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Distance from Pretoria to Main N1

Pretoria to Main N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 454.4 km in roughly 4 hrs 58 min.

N Pretoria → Main N1
Road distance
454.4 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
370.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 58 min
Start point
Church Square
End point
Main
Return: 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
298 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 28 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R760.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R764.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R847.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R854.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,003.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,008.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,118.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,127.17
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,320.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,326.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,471.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,483.11
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
44° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
224° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-23.3134, 30.6948
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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454.4 km 4 hrs 58 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Main N1
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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
    198.7 km
  13. Turn right
    27.0 km
  14. Turn right
    72.1 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn left
    4.1 km
  16. Turn right onto Main
    1.1 km
  17. Continue right onto Main
    0.0 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 26
Known total R1,070.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 26 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
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
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 ↩ Main N1 → Pretoria Pretoria to Johannesburg Pretoria to Cape Town Pretoria to Durban Pretoria to Polokwane Johannesburg to Main N1 Pretoria to Main N1 Cape Town to Main N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
227.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 29 min • 2 hrs 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
32.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
75.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Main N1
06:17 – 17:29
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 11 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 1 min
SunriseDawn break
06:17
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,899.47
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.09
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R90.88
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,999.45
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
227.6 km
Total: 454.4 km
Midpoint 227.6 km
454.4 km 4 hrs 58 min
Destination Main N1 End: Main -23.31335, 30.69476

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 454.4 km
Return-cycle span 908.8 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 58 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 227.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -24.08882, 29.17912
End -23.31335, 30.69476
Destination services

Available in Main N1

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Service groups 2
Clothing stores Supermarkets
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Main N1
2
  • PEP
    1-5 Main Road, Giyani, 0826, Limpopo
  • PEP
    Main Road, Giyani, 0826, Limpopo
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Main N1
2
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Main N1? +
Pretoria is about 454.4 km from Main N1 by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Main N1? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Main N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Main N1? +
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 Main N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R760.70 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R764.30 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R847.40 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R854.27 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Main N1? +
Yes. There are 26 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 Main N1
Bank Lane
From Pretoria To Main N1
: Polokwane
From Pretoria To Main N1
Rustenburg
From Pretoria To Main N1
Johannesburg
From Pretoria To Main N1
Main
From Pretoria To Main N1

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Main N1, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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