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Distance from Pretoria to Prato

Pretoria to Prato is a practical regional trip, covering about 59.9 km in roughly 48 min.

N Pretoria → Prato
Road distance
59.9 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
47.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
48 min
Start point
Church Square
Return: 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
48 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R100.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R100.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R111.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R112.54
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R132.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R132.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R147.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R148.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R173.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R174.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R193.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R195.37
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
207° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
27° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-26.1304, 27.9741
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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59.9 km 48 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Prato
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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
    0.6 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. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Roodepoort
    1.5 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    17.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.3 km
  12. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  13. Turn left onto Beyers Naudé Drive
    2.0 km
  14. Turn left onto Judges Avenue
    0.6 km
  15. Turn right onto Republic Road
    0.3 km
  16. Turn right onto Cresta Lane
    0.1 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    0.3 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 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
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
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 ↩ Prato → Pretoria Pretoria to Johannesburg Pretoria to Cape Town Pretoria to Durban Pretoria to Polokwane Johannesburg to Prato Pretoria to Prato Cape Town to Prato
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
30.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
24 min • 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
4.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
10.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Prato
06:34 – 17:34
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 43 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R250.22
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.20
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R11.97
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R263.39
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
30.0 km
Total: 59.9 km
Midpoint 30.0 km
59.9 km 48 min
Destination Prato -26.13037, 27.97413

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 59.9 km
Return-cycle span 119.7 km
Traversal time 48 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 31.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 30.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -25.98999, 28.12341
End -26.13037, 27.97413
Destination services

Available in Prato

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Prato
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Prato
6
  • PEP
    Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg, 2195, Gauteng
  • Groundcover
    30 4th Avenue
  • PEP
    John Voster Street, Johannesburg, 2156, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, Johannesburg, 2194, Gauteng
  • PEP
    14th Avenue, Roodepoort, Gauteng
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Auckland Park, 2092, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Prato
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Prato
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Prato
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Prato
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Prato
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Prato
5
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Questions 8
How far is Pretoria from Prato? +
Pretoria is about 59.9 km from Prato by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Prato? +
The drive usually takes about 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Prato in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Prato? +
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 Prato? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R100.21 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R100.68 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R111.63 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R112.54 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Prato? +
Yes. There are 8 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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 Prato
Bank Lane
From Pretoria To Prato
Johannesburg
From Pretoria To Prato
Krugersdorp
From Pretoria To Prato
: Germiston
From Pretoria To Prato
Durban
From Pretoria To Prato
Roodepoort
From Pretoria To Prato
Bloemfontein
From Pretoria To Prato
Western Bypass
From Pretoria To Prato
: Honeydew
From Pretoria To Prato

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Prato, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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