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Distance from Pretoria to O R Tambo International

Pretoria to O R Tambo International is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 227.1 km in roughly 2 hrs 53 min.

N Pretoria → O R Tambo International
Road distance
227.1 km
N12 R30
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
198.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 53 min
Start point
Church Square
Return: 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
173 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R380.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R382.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R423.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R426.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R501.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R504.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R558.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R563.36
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R660.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R663.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R735.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R741.27
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
229° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
49° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-26.8986, 26.6669
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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227.1 km 2 hrs 53 min
Start Pretoria
Finish O R Tambo International
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
    0.6 km
  5. Turn left onto Sophie de Bruyn Street
    0.8 km
  6. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    0.9 km
  7. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    33.5 km
  8. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    13.3 km
  13. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  14. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  15. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  16. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  17. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    45.7 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R30: Klerksdorp
    0.2 km
  19. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  20. Turn left onto O.R. Tambo Street
    0.2 km
  21. Turn right onto Anderson Street
    1.1 km
  22. Continue slight right onto O.R. Tambo Street
    3.2 km
  23. Continue make a U-turn onto O.R. Tambo Street
    0.3 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 6
Known total R0.00
Main toll road R30 - Z.R. Mahabane Highway
This route includes 6 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is R30 - Z.R. Mahabane Highway. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ O R Tambo International → Pretoria Pretoria to Johannesburg Pretoria to Cape Town Pretoria to Durban Pretoria to Polokwane Johannesburg to O R Tambo International Pretoria to O R Tambo International Cape Town to O R Tambo International
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
113.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 26 min • 1 hr 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
16.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
37.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
12.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at O R Tambo International
06:38 – 17:41
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 55 min
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R949.37
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.54
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R45.42
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R999.34
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
113.6 km
Total: 227.1 km
Midpoint 113.6 km
227.1 km 2 hrs 53 min
Destination O R Tambo International -26.89855, 26.66690

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 227.1 km
Return-cycle span 454.2 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 53 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 10.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 113.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -26.39093, 27.57584
End -26.89855, 26.66690
Destination services

Available in O R Tambo International

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around O R Tambo International
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around O R Tambo International
2
  • PEP
    Golf Street, Klerksdorp, 2571, North West
  • PEP
    16 Central Avenue, Klerksdorp, 2571, North West
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around O R Tambo International
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around O R Tambo International
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around O R Tambo International
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around O R Tambo International
1
  • Dischem
    16 Joe Slovo Road, Klerksdorp, 2571
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around O R Tambo International
1
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from O R Tambo International? +
Pretoria is about 227.1 km from O R Tambo International by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to O R Tambo International? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to O R Tambo International in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to O R Tambo International? +
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 O R Tambo International? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R380.20 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R382.00 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R423.54 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R426.97 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to O R Tambo International? +
Yes. There are 6 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 O R Tambo International
Bank Lane
From Pretoria To O R Tambo International
Johannesburg
From Pretoria To O R Tambo International
Krugersdorp
From Pretoria To O R Tambo International
: Soweto
From Pretoria To O R Tambo International
Kimberley
From Pretoria To O R Tambo International
Bloemfontein
From Pretoria To O R Tambo International
ern Bypass
From Pretoria To O R Tambo International
: Klerksdorp
From Pretoria To O R Tambo International
Orkney
From Pretoria To O R Tambo International

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
O R Tambo International, North West
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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