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Distance from Pretoria to Mahlaokeng

N Pretoria → Mahlaokeng
Road distance
339.7 km
Highway dominant · N1 / R37
Pretoria to Mahlaokeng is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 339.7 km in roughly 4 hrs 14 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
243.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.40×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 14 min
Start point
Church Square
Return: 8 hrs 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
254 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R683.54
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R686.23
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R682.81
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R715.58
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R901.90
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R905.45
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R900.93
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R944.17
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,186.71
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,191.38
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,185.43
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,242.33
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
45° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
225° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-24.1866, 29.8778
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 15 °C Pretoria Clear Sky View Forecast → 18 °C Mahlaokeng Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Pretoria → Mahlaokeng
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Car
339.7 km
4 hrs 14 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
339.7 km
~5 hrs 13 min
65 km/h avg
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Drive + Flight
279 km flight
~3 hrs 42 min
🚗 33 km to Lanseria International
✈ HLA → PTG (33 min)
🚗 57 km from Polokwane International
↑ 32 min faster than driving · Search →
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339.7 km 254 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Mahlaokeng
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Start point
Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Pretoria to Mahlaokeng via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Directions from Pretoria to Mahlaokeng via R37
    Provincial road route R37
  3. Head on Church Square
    0.2 km
  4. Turn sharp left
    0.1 km
  5. Turn sharp right onto Bank Lane
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Pretorius Street
    0.1 km
  7. Turn left onto Paul Kruger Street
    0.3 km
  8. Turn left onto Nana Sita Street
    1.0 km
  9. Go straight onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    0.1 km
  10. Turn right onto Francis Baard Street
    5.9 km
  11. Take the ramp straight towards N1: Polokwane
    0.4 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Polokwane
    1.2 km
  13. Merge slight right
    142.0 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    108.7 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R37: Mashishing
    0.6 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street
    66.0 km
  17. Turn left
    10.4 km
  18. Turn left
    2.4 km
  19. Turn left
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 27
Known total R1,077.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 27 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
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
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
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
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Routes ↩ Mahlaokeng → Pretoria Pretoria to Johannesburg Pretoria to Cape Town Pretoria to Durban Pretoria to Polokwane Johannesburg to Mahlaokeng Pretoria to Mahlaokeng Cape Town to Mahlaokeng
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
170.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 7 min • 2 hrs 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
24.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
56.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
71.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mahlaokeng
06:39 – 17:19
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:59
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 40 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 50 min
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,419.80
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.79
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R67.93
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,494.53
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
170.1 km
Total: 339.7 km
Midpoint 170.1 km
339.7 km 254 min
Destination Mahlaokeng -24.18664, 29.87781

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 339.7 km
Return-cycle span 679.4 km
Traversal time 254 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 170.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -24.45080, 28.78605
End -24.18664, 29.87781
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Mahlaokeng? +
Pretoria is about 339.7 km from Mahlaokeng by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Mahlaokeng? +
The drive usually takes about 254 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Mahlaokeng in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Mahlaokeng? +
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 Mahlaokeng? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R683.54 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R686.23 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R682.81 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R715.58 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Mahlaokeng? +
Yes. There are 27 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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