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Distance from Pretoria to Link

Pretoria to Link is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 473.0 km in roughly 6 hrs 13 min.

N Pretoria → Link
Road distance
473.0 km
N1 R71
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
316.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.49×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 13 min
Start point
Church Square
End point
Marula Road
Return: 27 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
373 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R791.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R795.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R882.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R889.22
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,044.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,049.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,163.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,173.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,374.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,381.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,531.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,543.78
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
58° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
238° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-24.2341, 30.8488
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

473.0 km 6 hrs 13 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Link
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Church Square
    0.2 km
  2. Turn sharp left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn sharp right onto Bank Lane
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Pretorius Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Paul Kruger Street
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Nana Sita Street
    1.0 km
  7. Go straight onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    0.1 km
  8. Turn right onto Francis Baard Street
    5.9 km
  9. Take the ramp straight towards N1: Polokwane
    0.4 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Polokwane
    1.2 km
  11. Merge slight right
    142.0 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    117.3 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R71
    0.5 km
  14. Turn right onto Grobler Street
    1.5 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    15.0 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  18. Continue
    65.3 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.0 km
  20. Turn slight left towards R71
    0.3 km
  21. Keep slight left at the fork towards R71
    0.0 km
  22. Go straight onto Wolkberg Drive
    55.7 km
  23. Continue straight
    32.7 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn right
    21.7 km
  25. Continue right onto Wild Rivers Access Road
    0.6 km
  26. Continue straight onto Marula Road
    6.9 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 25
Known total R1,007.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 25 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Routes ↩ Link → Pretoria Pretoria to Johannesburg Pretoria to Cape Town Pretoria to Durban Pretoria to Polokwane Johannesburg to Link Pretoria to Link Cape Town to Link
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
236.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 6 min • 3 hrs 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.1 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
78.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
66.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Link
06:18 – 17:27
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 9 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:18
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,977.17
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.46
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R94.60
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,081.24
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
236.8 km
Total: 473.0 km
Midpoint 236.8 km
473.0 km 6 hrs 13 min
Destination Link End: Marula Road -24.23407, 30.84876

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 473.0 km
Return-cycle span 946.0 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 13 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 5.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 236.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -24.04178, 29.24905
End -24.23407, 30.84876
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Link? +
Pretoria is about 473.0 km from Link by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Link? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Link in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Link? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Pretoria to Link? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R791.82 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R795.56 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R882.07 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R889.22 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Link? +
Yes. There are 25 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Church Square
From Pretoria To Link
Bank Lane
From Pretoria To Link
: Polokwane
From Pretoria To Link
Rustenburg
From Pretoria To Link
Johannesburg
From Pretoria To Link
: Giyani
From Pretoria To Link
Tzaneen
From Pretoria To Link
Duiwelskloof
From Pretoria To Link
Mooketsi
From Pretoria To Link

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Link, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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