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Distance from Pretoria to Shongweni

Pretoria to Shongweni is a practical regional trip, covering about 53.8 km in roughly 43 min.

N Pretoria → Shongweni
Road distance
53.8 km
33.4 mi • 29.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
49.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
43 min
Return: 1 hr 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
43 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R90.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R90.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R100.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R101.18
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R118.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R119.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R132.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R133.50
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R156.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R157.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R174.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R175.66
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
43 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
58 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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53.8 km 43 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Shongweni
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Destination
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Navigation sign

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
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Paul Kruger Street
    0.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Francis Baard Street
    0.2 km
  7. Turn right onto Thabo Sehume Street
    1.6 km
  8. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    1.4 km
  9. Continue straight onto Fountains Circle
    0.1 km
  10. Turn slight left onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway
    39.7 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M43: Kempton Park
    0.6 km
  12. Continue straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    0.9 km
  13. Continue straight onto Atlas Road
    0.2 km
  14. Continue straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    0.8 km
  15. Continue straight onto Atlas Road
    0.2 km
  16. Continue straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    1.2 km
  17. Continue straight onto Atlas Road
    0.4 km
  18. Continue straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    0.7 km
  19. Continue straight onto Atlas Road
    0.2 km
  20. Continue straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    4.6 km
  21. Turn left onto Lakefield Avenue
    0.4 km
  22. Turn right onto Shongweni
    0.0 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 6
Known total R0.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 6 toll points from our database. 6 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 -25.953, 28.257
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.820, 28.239
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.922, 28.262
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.997, 28.250
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.852, 28.251
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.043, 28.275
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
27.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
21 min • 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pretoria → Shongweni
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pretoria
Destination area Arrival
Shongweni, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pretoria → Shongweni
Pretoria Origin postcode
Not available
Shongweni Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Pretoria
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
0.1 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
0.3 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
24.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Shongweni → Pretoria
Pretoria ↔ Shongweni
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Pretoria to Cape Town Related trip
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Pretoria to Durban Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
27.0 km
Total: 53.8 km
Midpoint 27.0 km
53.8 km 43 min
Destination Shongweni -26.17930, 28.28509

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 53.8 km
Return-cycle span 107.6 km
Traversal time 43 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 42.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 27.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -25.96179, 28.25542
End -26.17930, 28.28509
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Shongweni
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Shongweni
5
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Shongweni
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Shongweni
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Shongweni
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Shongweni
1
  • Edgars
    Tom Jones Street, Benoni, 1500
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Questions 8
How far is Pretoria from Shongweni? +
Pretoria is about 53.8 km from Shongweni by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Shongweni? +
The drive usually takes about 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Shongweni in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Shongweni? +
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 Shongweni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R90.10 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R90.53 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R100.37 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R101.18 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Shongweni? +
Yes. There are 6 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Church Square
From Pretoria To Shongweni
Bank Lane
From Pretoria To Shongweni
Fountains Circle
From Pretoria To Shongweni
: Kempton Park
From Pretoria To Shongweni

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
About 53.9 km Difference: 0.1 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
About 53.5 km Difference: 0.3 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
About 29.8 km Difference: 24.0 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
About 27.3 km Difference: 26.5 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
About 19.9 km Difference: 33.9 km

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