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Distance from Pretoria to Roma

Pretoria to Roma is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 470.7 km in roughly 5 hrs 51 min.

N Pretoria → Roma
Road distance
470.7 km
N1 R23
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
370.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
36
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 51 min
Start point
Church Square
Return: 11 hrs 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
351 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R787.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R791.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R877.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R884.88
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,039.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,044.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,158.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,167.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,367.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,374.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,523.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,536.25
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
128° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
308° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-27.7656, 31.1564
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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470.7 km 352 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Roma
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  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 left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    46.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Standerton
    0.7 km
  13. Turn left
    24.0 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    71.4 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    1.1 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    0.6 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    1.3 km
  22. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.7 km
  23. Turn left onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  24. Go straight onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    79.8 km
  25. Continue straight onto Govan Mbeki Drive
    0.7 km
  26. Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street
    1.1 km
  27. Turn right onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    38.5 km
  28. Turn left
    75.6 km
  29. Turn left
    23.1 km
  30. Turn right
    6.0 km
  31. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  32. At the end of the road, turn right
    20.1 km
  33. Turn right
    13.8 km
  34. Turn right
    1.9 km
  35. Turn left
    0.3 km
  36. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R34.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 10 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 -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Roma → Pretoria Pretoria to Johannesburg Pretoria to Cape Town Pretoria to Durban Pretoria to Polokwane Johannesburg to Roma Pretoria to Roma Cape Town to Roma
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
235.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 55 min • 2 hrs 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
33.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
78.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Roma
06:23 – 17:19
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,967.52
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.41
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R94.14
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,071.08
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (28)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
235.5 km
Total: 470.7 km
Midpoint 235.5 km
470.7 km 352 min
Destination Roma -27.76556, 31.15639

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 470.7 km
Return-cycle span 941.4 km
Traversal time 352 min
Maneuver count 36
Maneuver density 7.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 235.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -27.11244, 29.46444
End -27.76556, 31.15639
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Roma
1
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Roma? +
Pretoria is about 470.7 km from Roma by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Roma? +
The drive usually takes about 352 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Roma in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Roma? +
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 Roma? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R787.95 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R791.68 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R877.76 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R884.88 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Roma? +
Yes. There are 15 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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Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
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Destination area
Roma
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