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Distance from Pretoria to Smithfield N1

Pretoria to Smithfield N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 587.5 km in roughly 6 hrs 22 min.

N Pretoria → Smithfield N1
Road distance
587.5 km
N12 N6
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
522.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 22 min
Start point
Church Square
End point
Genl Hertzog Street
Return: 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
382 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R983.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R988.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,095.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,104.46
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,297.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,303.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,445.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,457.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,707.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,715.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,902.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,917.47
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
198° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
18° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-30.2131, 26.5306
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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587.5 km 6 hrs 22 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Smithfield N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    389.5 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  14. Turn left
    2.4 km
  15. Turn right
    122.1 km
  16. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right onto Muller Street
    0.1 km
  18. Turn left onto Genl Hertzog Street
    0.0 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N12
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 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
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
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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 ↩ Smithfield N1 → Pretoria Pretoria to Johannesburg Pretoria to Cape Town Pretoria to Durban Pretoria to Polokwane Johannesburg to Smithfield N1 Pretoria to Smithfield N1 Cape Town to Smithfield N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
294.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 11 min • 3 hrs 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
42.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
97.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
31.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Smithfield N1
06:44 – 17:36
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:44
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,455.77
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.75
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R117.50
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,585.02
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
294.4 km
Total: 587.5 km
Midpoint 294.4 km
587.5 km 6 hrs 22 min
Destination Smithfield N1 End: Genl Hertzog Street -30.21314, 26.53061

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 587.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,175.0 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 22 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 294.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -28.10219, 27.13013
End -30.21314, 26.53061
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Smithfield N1? +
Pretoria is about 587.5 km from Smithfield N1 by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Smithfield N1? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Smithfield N1 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 Smithfield N1? +
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 Smithfield N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R983.48 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R988.14 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,095.58 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,104.46 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Smithfield N1? +
Yes. There are 15 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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Towns along the route

Church Square
From Pretoria To Smithfield N1
Bank Lane
From Pretoria To Smithfield N1
Johannesburg
From Pretoria To Smithfield N1
Krugersdorp
From Pretoria To Smithfield N1
: Soweto
From Pretoria To Smithfield N1
Kimberley
From Pretoria To Smithfield N1
Bloemfontein
From Pretoria To Smithfield N1
ern Bypass
From Pretoria To Smithfield N1
: Aliwal
From Pretoria To Smithfield N1
London
From Pretoria To Smithfield N1

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Smithfield N1, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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