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Distance from Pretoria to Sofia Lane

Pretoria to Sofia Lane is a practical regional trip, covering about 73.3 km in roughly 1 hr 2 min.

N Pretoria → Sofia Lane
Road distance
73.3 km
M43 M45 N12 N17 R23
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
61.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
37
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 2 min
Start point
Church Square
End point
Sofia Lane
Return: 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
62 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
70.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 2 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R139.90
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R140.48
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R170.39
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R171.44
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R184.59
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R185.35
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R224.82
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R226.21
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R242.88
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R243.88
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R295.81
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R297.64
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
161° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
341° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-26.2651, 28.3907
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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73.3 km 1 hr 2 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Sofia Lane
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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
    3.7 km
  21. Take the ramp slight left towards N12: eMalahleni
    0.9 km
  22. Merge slight right
    2.0 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23
    0.7 km
  24. Turn right onto Tom Jones Street
    2.6 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn right onto Range View Road
    2.5 km
  26. Continue straight onto Heidelberg Road
    3.3 km
  27. Take the ramp slight left towards N17
    0.8 km
  28. Merge slight right
    4.8 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M45
    0.6 km
  30. Turn left onto Ergo Road
    0.7 km
  31. Turn right onto Springs Road
    0.9 km
  32. Turn left onto Platinum Road
    0.8 km
  33. Turn right
    0.0 km
  34. Turn left onto Brasilia Lane
    0.2 km
  35. Continue straight onto Copenhagen Lane
    0.1 km
  36. Turn left onto Sofia Lane
    0.0 km
  37. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R85.00
Main toll road N17
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N17. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
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
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.922, 28.262
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.997, 28.250
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
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
Routes ↩ Sofia Lane → Pretoria Pretoria to Johannesburg Pretoria to Cape Town Pretoria to Durban Pretoria to Polokwane Johannesburg to Sofia Lane Pretoria to Sofia Lane Cape Town to Sofia Lane
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
36.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
31 min • 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
5.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
12.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
4.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sofia Lane
06:33 – 17:31
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 5 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R306.25
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.47
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R14.65
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R322.37
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
36.7 km
Total: 73.3 km
Midpoint 36.7 km
73.3 km 1 hr 2 min
Destination Sofia Lane End: Sofia Lane -26.26506, 28.39069

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 73.3 km
Return-cycle span 146.5 km
Traversal time 1 hr 2 min
Maneuver count 37
Maneuver density 50.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 36.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -26.04311, 28.27515
End -26.26506, 28.39069
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 5 nearby matches around Sofia Lane
5
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Sofia Lane
1
  • PEP
    Springs, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Sofia Lane
1
  • FNB
    629 Voortrekker Road, Brakpan
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Sofia Lane
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Sofia Lane
6
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Questions 8
How far is Pretoria from Sofia Lane? +
Pretoria is about 73.3 km from Sofia Lane by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Sofia Lane? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Sofia Lane in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Sofia Lane? +
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 Sofia Lane? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R139.90 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R140.48 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R170.39 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R171.44 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Sofia Lane? +
Yes. There are 13 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. 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 Sofia Lane
Bank Lane
From Pretoria To Sofia Lane
Fountains Circle
From Pretoria To Sofia Lane
: Kempton Park
From Pretoria To Sofia Lane
: eMalahleni
From Pretoria To Sofia Lane
Brasilia Lane
From Pretoria To Sofia Lane
Copenhagen Lane
From Pretoria To Sofia Lane

Route Locations

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

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