South Africa route platform Distance24 Road distance, travel time and route planning across South Africa.
Donate

Distance from Pretoria to Rosetta

N Pretoria → Rosetta
Road distance
485.1 km
Highway dominant · N1
Pretoria to Rosetta is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 485.1 km in roughly 5 hrs 37 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
433.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 37 min
Start point
Church Square
Return: 11 hrs 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
337 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R976.20
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R980.04
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R975.15
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,021.96
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,288.04
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,293.11
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,286.66
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,348.41
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,694.80
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,701.47
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,692.98
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,774.23
See more fuel details from Pretoria to Rosetta
See current fuel prices
🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
156° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
336° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-29.3064, 29.9752
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
—
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 17 °C Pretoria Clear Sky View Forecast → 13 °C Rosetta Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
Calculating arrival…
Travel modes
Pretoria → Rosetta
🚗
Car
485.1 km
5 hrs 37 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
485.1 km
~7 hrs 27 min
65 km/h avg
🧭 Google
Navigate now
Rosetta
Opens in new tab
✈ Estimate
Drive + Flight
479 km flight
~4 hrs 4 min
🚗 33 km to Lanseria International
✈ HLA → PZB (57 min)
🚗 56 km from Pietermaritzburg Airport
↑ 1 hr 32 min faster than driving · Search →
Places along your journey

Places from Pretoria to Rosetta

Fuel stops, restaurants, shops and services along or near your route.

30 places Submit a place
› › › ›
🍽️
Food & drink Near Pretoria

Sea Harvest Gezina Factory Shop

Jacobs Street, Pretoria, 0084 3 km from start
View details →
🛒
Supermarkets Near Pretoria

Pick n Pay

Pretoria Central, 0002 0 km from start
View details →
🍽️
Food & drink Near Pretoria

Corner Bakery

Pretoria 1 km from start
View details →
⛽
Convenience store Near Pretoria

Shell Select

Pretoria, 0002, Gauteng 2 km from start
View details →
⛽
Fuel stations Near Pretoria

Shell

1680, Gauteng 21 km from start
View details →
🍽️
Food & drink Near Pretoria

Fat Cake City

Rietfontein Road 50 km from start
View details →
🍽️
Food & drink Near Pretoria

Fournos Bakery

Regent Street 50 km from start
View details →
🍽️
Food & drink Near Pretoria

Charlie Catue

Smith Road 50 km from start
View details →
🛒
Convenience store Soon after Pretoria

Bonjour

Heidelberg, 1441 72 km from start
View details →
🛒
Convenience store Soon after Pretoria

Bonjour

Heidelberg, 1441 72 km from start
View details →
🛒
Convenience store Soon after Pretoria

Quickshop

Villiers 146 km from start
View details →
🛒
Convenience store Soon after Pretoria

Quickshop

Villiers 146 km from start
View details →
⛽
Convenience store Before halfway

Shell Select

9880, Free State 286 km from start
View details →
⛽
Convenience store Around halfway

Shell Select

9883, Free State 310 km from start
View details →
⛽
Fuel stations Approaching Rosetta

Shell

Estcourt, 3310, KwaZulu-Natal 387 km from start
View details →
📍

No last-stop data near Rosetta

We don't have last-stop data near your destination yet.

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning
Route map

Live map

Start, destination and route line.

485.1 km 337 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Rosetta
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Directions from Pretoria to Rosetta via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Head on Church Square
    0.2 km
  3. Turn sharp left
    0.1 km
  4. Turn sharp right onto Bank Lane
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Pretorius Street
    0.6 km
  6. Turn left onto Sophie de Bruyn Street
    0.8 km
  7. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    0.9 km
  8. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    33.5 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    356.1 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mooi River
    0.4 km
  15. Turn right
    0.3 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left
    10.3 km
  17. Turn right
    0.1 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 35
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 35 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.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Rosetta → Pretoria Pretoria to Johannesburg Pretoria to Cape Town Pretoria to Durban Pretoria to Polokwane Johannesburg to Rosetta Pretoria to Rosetta Cape Town to Rosetta
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
243.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 48 min • 2 hrs 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
80.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Rosetta
06:49 – 17:08
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:59
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 18 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 8 min
SunriseDawn break
06:49
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,027.69
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.70
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R97.02
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,134.41
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
243.0 km
Total: 485.1 km
Midpoint 243.0 km
485.1 km 337 min
Destination Rosetta -29.30635, 29.97519

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 485.1 km
Return-cycle span 970.2 km
Traversal time 337 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 243.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -27.66807, 28.90896
End -29.30635, 29.97519
Route support

Route FAQ

Tap a question to expand the answer and keep the section compact while browsing the route page.

Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Rosetta? +
Pretoria is about 485.1 km from Rosetta by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Rosetta? +
The drive usually takes about 337 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Rosetta in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Rosetta? +
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 Rosetta? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R976.20 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R980.04 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R975.15 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,021.96 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Rosetta? +
Yes. There are 35 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.
Editorial

From the editorial desk

Fresh route reads, destination ideas and planning guides from the Distance24 editorial blog.

Open blog
Route support

Something wrong?

Report wrong directions, map issues, spelling mistakes, toll problems or anything else on this route for admin review.

Distance Directions Map Tolls Place issue Spelling
Your report is sent together with the current route page and route names so it is easier to review and fix.

Legal and trust information

Access pages for Distance24.co.za and Fuel Prices, including privacy, terms, disclaimers, contact details and editorial standards.

Open Trust Centre
Privacy Policy Data, cookies and privacy requests → Terms of Use Rules, responsibilities and usage terms → Disclaimer Important estimate and route limitations → Contact Support, privacy, editorial and ads →
Explore 🚕 Taxi Fares Community-verified taxi routes & fares across South Africa → 🤝 Community Contributors, badges, and the people building this database → ⚽ PSL Travels and Distance Premier Soccer League — stadiums, travel & match-day info → 🚧 Toll Gates SA Toll Point Data →
Trust Centre About Privacy Policy Terms of Use Disclaimer PAIA Manual Contact Advertising Disclosure Editorial Policy Cookies Corrections

© 2026 Distance24.co.za. All rights reserved.

Distance24.co.za combines Leaflet, OpenStreetMap, Nominatim, Geoapify, OSRM, OpenRouteService and MET Norway to power map display, place search, route planning, distance calculations and weather information.