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Distance from Pretoria to Lokaleng

N Pretoria → Lokaleng
Road distance
313.8 km
Highway dominant · N4
Pretoria to Lokaleng is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 313.8 km in roughly 4 hrs 6 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
260.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 6 min
Start point
Church Square
Return: 8 hrs 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
246 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R631.49
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R633.98
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R630.81
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R661.09
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R833.22
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R836.50
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R832.32
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R872.27
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,096.34
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,100.65
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,095.16
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,147.72
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
268° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
88° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-25.7896, 25.5882
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 18 °C Pretoria Clear Sky View Forecast → 18 °C Lokaleng Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Pretoria → Lokaleng
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Car
313.8 km
4 hrs 6 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
313.8 km
~4 hrs 49 min
65 km/h avg
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Schools & education 1.9 km

Lokaleng Middle School

Mahikeng
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University 3.3 km

Molelwane Research Farm

Mahikeng
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University 4.3 km

NWU Agricultural Sciences

Mahikeng
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University 4.3 km

North-West University Mahikeng Campus

Doctor Albert Luthuli Road, Mahikeng, 2745
View details → Mahikeng
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University 4.7 km

Centre for Applied Radiation and Technology

Lokaleng Road, Mahikeng
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Schools & education 4.7 km

Sol Plaatje School

Makhene Road, Mahikeng
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Schools & education 4.9 km

Mmabatho High School

587 Steven Biko Avenue, Mahikeng, 2745
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Schools & education 5.0 km

Mascom Training Centre

Mahikeng
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Government offices 5.0 km

Department of Basic Education

Mahikeng
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Government offices 5.2 km

Department of Home Affairs

Mahikeng
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Government offices 5.4 km

Conservation & Environment Central Information Centre

Molathwa Drive, Mahikeng
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Government offices 5.4 km

Department of Employment and Labour

University Drive, Mahikeng
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Supermarkets 5.8 km

Pick n Pay

Mmabatho, 2735
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Gifts & hobbies 5.8 km

Setlhareng

Mothamme Crescent
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Shopping malls 5.8 km

Mega City

Sekame Street, Mahikeng
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Supermarkets 5.9 km

Shoprite

Sekame Street, Mmabatho, Mahikeng, 2790, North West
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Shopping malls 5.9 km

Morena Mall

Setlogelo Drive, Mahikeng
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Government offices 6.0 km

Mmabana Foundation

Sekame Street, Mahikeng
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Professional services 6.1 km

Department of Public Work Road & Transport

Sekame Street, Mahikeng
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Supermarkets 7.0 km

Woolworths The Crossing Shopping Centre

Nelson Mandela Drive, Mahikeng, 2745
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313.8 km 246 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Lokaleng
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Pretoria to Lokaleng via N4
    National highway N4
  2. Head on Church Square
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Paul Kruger Street
    0.1 km
  4. Continue slight right onto Palace Street
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Madiba Street
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left onto Paul Kruger Street
    0.2 km
  7. Turn left onto Johannes Ramokhoase Street
    1.6 km
  8. Turn right onto Es'kia Mphahlele Drive West
    4.0 km
  9. Turn left towards Soshanguve
    9.9 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Rustenburg
    0.5 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4: Rustenburg
    1.7 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Platinum Highway
    149.4 km
  13. Continue straight onto Roos Street
    0.4 km
  14. Continue straight onto Sarel Cilliers Street
    0.3 km
  15. Continue straight onto Hendrik Potgieter Street
    65.7 km
  16. Continue straight onto Church Street
    5.4 km
  17. Go straight
    61.7 km
  18. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    8.2 km
  19. Turn left onto Molelwane Road
    4.0 km
  20. Turn right
    0.3 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R253.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Swartruggens Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R103.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Routes ↩ Lokaleng → Pretoria Pretoria to Johannesburg Pretoria to Cape Town Pretoria to Durban Pretoria to Polokwane Johannesburg to Lokaleng Pretoria to Lokaleng Cape Town to Lokaleng
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
156.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 3 min • 2 hrs 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
22.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
52.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lokaleng
06:59 – 17:33
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:16
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 33 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 54 min
SunriseDawn break
06:59
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,311.68
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.28
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R62.76
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,380.72
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
156.8 km
Total: 313.8 km
Midpoint 156.8 km
313.8 km 246 min
Destination Lokaleng -25.78957, 25.58822

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 313.8 km
Return-cycle span 627.6 km
Traversal time 246 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 6.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 156.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -25.64343, 26.80032
End -25.78957, 25.58822
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Lokaleng? +
Pretoria is about 313.8 km from Lokaleng by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Lokaleng? +
The drive usually takes about 246 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Lokaleng in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Lokaleng? +
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 Lokaleng? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R631.49 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R633.98 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R630.81 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R661.09 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Lokaleng? +
Yes. There are 8 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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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