Distance from Pretoria to Shell Cape Town 8001 Western Cape

Directions from Pretoria to Shell Cape Town 8001 Western Cape via N12

National highway N12
Head on Church Square

0.2 km
Turn sharp left

0.1 km
Turn sharp right onto Bank Lane

0.1 km
Turn right onto Pretorius Street

0.6 km
Turn left onto Sophie de Bruyn Street

0.8 km
Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway

0.9 km
Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway

33.5 km
Continue straight

28.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto

1.4 km
Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass

6.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork

915.9 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

74.3 km
Merge slight right onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard

0.6 km
Take the exit ramp straight towards CITCC P1 P2

0.1 km
Turn left onto Walter Sisulu Avenue

0.1 km
Turn right onto Lower Long Street

0.4 km
Continue straight onto Long Street

1.3 km
Turn left onto Orange Street

0.0 km
Turn left

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 19

Known total R590.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 19 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.

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

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

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Routes ↩ Shell Cape Town 8001 Western Cape → Pretoria Pretoria to Johannesburg Pretoria to Cape Town Pretoria to Durban Pretoria to Polokwane Johannesburg to Shell Cape Town 8001 Western Cape Pretoria to Shell Cape Town 8001 Western Cape Cape Town to Shell Cape Town 8001 Western Cape

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

727.2 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 56 min • 7 hrs 56 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

104.7 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

241.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

78.5 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

90%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Shell Cape Town 8001 Western Cape

07:47 – 17:43

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:45

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 56 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

5 hrs 37 min

SunriseDawn break

07:47

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R6,075.86

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R29.07

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R290.71

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,395.64

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (15)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Pretoria Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791

Midpoint

727.2 km

Total: 1453.6 km

Midpoint 727.2 km

1453.6 km 952 min

Destination Shell Cape Town 8001 Western Cape -33.92756, 18.41409

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1453.6 km

Return-cycle span 2907.2 km

Traversal time 952 min

Maneuver count 23

Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 727.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791

Midpoint -30.96329, 24.65234

End -33.92756, 18.41409

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Questions 9

How far is Pretoria from Shell Cape Town 8001 Western Cape? +

Pretoria is about 1453.6 km from Shell Cape Town 8001 Western Cape by road.

How long does it take from Pretoria to Shell Cape Town 8001 Western Cape? +

The drive usually takes about 952 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Shell Cape Town 8001 Western Cape in one day? +

It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.

Is taxi available from Pretoria to Shell Cape Town 8001 Western Cape? +

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 Shell Cape Town 8001 Western Cape? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,925.13 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,936.65 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,922.00 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,062.23 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Shell Cape Town 8001 Western Cape? +

Yes. There are 19 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.

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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Distance from Pretoria to Shell Cape Town 8001 Western Cape

Places from Pretoria to Shell Cape Town 8001 Western Cape

Pick n Pay

Shell

Shell Select

Bar Ber Black Sheep

Quickshop

Shell Select

Bean There Coffee Company

Checkers

Shell Select

Mugg & Bean

Quickshop

Quickshop

Shell Select

Dinkel German Bakery

Shell

Shell

Shell Select

Shell

Baseline

French Consulate

NICRO

City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

St. Martini Kindergarten

Spar

Dreamland Vintage

Get Onboard Superyacht Academy

Workshop17 Kloof Street

Smokers World Cape Town

Alpha Skateboards

Clarke's

Freedom Of Movement

Selfi

Intergate

Mia Bella Unisex Salon

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

Institute for Justice and Reconciliation

Government Walk-In Centre

Department of Transport and Public Works

ROASTIN' RECORDS

120 Plein Street

100 Plein Street

Yogi's Barbershop

Cape Town Bitcoin

Pan African Women Market

Joe Soap Laundromat

Checkers

Rocksole

LiquorShop Checkers

African Image

Seeff

Bread Milk & Honey

Cell Zone

Cape Union Mart Head Office

Shell

Internationale Schule

Book Lounge

Atlas Trading Co.

Department of Home Affairs

Shell Select

Human Sciences Research Council

Espadril

Harrington Halaal

International Business Training College

FNB

BMW Motorrad Cape Town

Pan African Market

Tribal Trends

Pick n Pay

Muller's Optometerists

Jack Hammer's

Greenpop

South African Heritage Resources Agency

Leather & Suede

Gardens Nursery

Orms Print Room

Standard Bank

Stepping Stones Children's Centre

Shoprite