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Distance from Pretoria to Sekale

N Pretoria → Sekale
Road distance
290.1 km
Highway dominant · N1
Pretoria to Sekale is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 290.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 53 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
197.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.47×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 53 min
Start point
Church Square
Return: 7 hrs 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
233 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R553.94
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R556.23
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R674.67
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R678.84
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R730.89
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R733.92
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R890.18
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R895.70
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R961.70
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R965.68
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,171.30
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,178.55
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
47° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
227° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-24.5276, 29.6084
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 12 °C Pretoria Clear Sky View Forecast → 12 °C Sekale Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Pretoria → Sekale
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Car
290.1 km
3 hrs 53 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
290.1 km
~4 hrs 27 min
65 km/h avg
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290 km
~34 min
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290.1 km 233 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Sekale
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Directions from Pretoria to Sekale via N1
National highway N1
  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
    53.0 km
  13. Turn slight left
    0.5 km
  14. Turn slight left
    0.3 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.5 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right
    41.8 km
  17. Turn left
    14.5 km
  18. Turn right onto Jane Furse Road
    28.1 km
  19. Turn right
    0.0 km
  20. Turn left
    0.0 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R958.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
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
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
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 ↩ Sekale → Pretoria Pretoria to Johannesburg Pretoria to Cape Town Pretoria to Durban Pretoria to Polokwane Johannesburg to Sekale Pretoria to Sekale Cape Town to Sekale
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
145.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 56 min • 1 hr 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.9 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
48.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sekale
06:33 – 17:22
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 48 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
17 hrs 4 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,212.64
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.80
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R58.02
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,276.46
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
145.3 km
Total: 290.1 km
Midpoint 145.3 km
290.1 km 233 min
Destination Sekale -24.52760, 29.60839

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 290.1 km
Return-cycle span 580.2 km
Traversal time 233 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 7.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 145.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -24.61696, 28.62884
End -24.52760, 29.60839
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Sekale? +
Pretoria is about 290.1 km from Sekale by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Sekale? +
The drive usually takes about 233 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Sekale in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Sekale? +
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 Sekale? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R553.94 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R556.23 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R674.67 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R678.84 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Sekale? +
Yes. There are 23 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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Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Sekale
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Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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