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Distance from Pretoria to Steel Way

Pretoria to Steel Way is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 628.3 km in roughly 7 hrs 25 min.

N Pretoria → Steel Way
Road distance
628.3 km
390.4 mi • 339.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
498.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 25 min
Return: 14 hrs 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 25 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,051.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,056.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,171.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,181.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,387.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,394.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,546.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,558.53
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,826.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,834.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,034.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,050.70
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 25 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 40 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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628.3 km 7 hrs 25 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Steel Way
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Destination
Driving route
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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
    0.6 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. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    46.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Standerton
    0.7 km
  13. Turn left
    24.0 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    71.4 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    1.1 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    0.6 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    1.3 km
  22. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.7 km
  23. Turn left onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  24. Go straight onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    79.8 km
  25. Continue straight onto Govan Mbeki Drive
    0.7 km
  26. Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street
    1.1 km
  27. Turn right onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    38.5 km
  28. Turn left
    75.6 km
  29. Turn left
    23.1 km
  30. Turn right
    6.0 km
  31. Turn right
    150.5 km
  32. Turn left
    45.2 km
  33. Turn right onto Gopalall Hurban Road
    1.3 km
  34. Turn right onto Steel Way
    0.2 km
  35. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R34.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 10 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 -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
314.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 42 min • 3 hrs 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pretoria → Steel Way
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pretoria
Destination area Arrival
Steel Way, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pretoria → Steel Way
Pretoria Origin postcode
Not available
Steel Way Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
351.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
335.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
255.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Steel Way → Pretoria
Pretoria ↔ Steel Way
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
314.4 km
Total: 628.3 km
Midpoint 314.4 km
628.3 km 7 hrs 25 min
Destination Steel Way -28.77483, 31.89974

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 628.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,256.7 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 25 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 5.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 314.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -27.56264, 29.88698
End -28.77483, 31.89974
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Steel Way
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Steel Way
2
  • PEP
    36 Tanner Road, Empangeni, 3910, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    Biyela Street, Empangeni, 3880, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Steel Way
1
  • Shell
    1 Ngwelezane Road, 3880, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Steel Way
6
  • Boxer
    61 Tanner Road, Empangeni Rail, 3880, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Quickshop
    Empangeni
  • Quickshop
    112 Main Road, Empangeni
  • Boxer
    45 Maxwell Street, Empangeni, 3880, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    Empangeni, 3880, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick n Pay Express
    318 John Ross Highway, KwaZulu-Natal, 3900
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Steel Way? +
Pretoria is about 628.3 km from Steel Way by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Steel Way? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 25 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Steel Way 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 Steel Way? +
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 Steel Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,051.82 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,056.79 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,171.70 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,181.20 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Steel Way? +
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 Steel Way
Bank Lane
From Pretoria To Steel Way
Johannesburg
From Pretoria To Steel Way
Krugersdorp
From Pretoria To Steel Way
: Germiston
From Pretoria To Steel Way
Durban
From Pretoria To Steel Way
Roodepoort
From Pretoria To Steel Way
Bloemfontein
From Pretoria To Steel Way
ern Bypass
From Pretoria To Steel Way
: Standerton
From Pretoria To Steel Way

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Steel Way, KwaZulu-Natal
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 351.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 335.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 255.9 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 473.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 389.8 km

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