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Distance from Pretoria to Thompson

Pretoria to Thompson is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 532.9 km in roughly 6 hrs 21 min.

N Pretoria → Thompson
Road distance
532.9 km
331.1 mi • 287.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
474.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 21 min
Return: 12 hrs 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 21 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R892.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R896.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R993.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,001.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,177.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,182.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,311.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,321.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,548.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,556.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,725.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,739.23
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 21 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 36 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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532.9 km 6 hrs 21 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Thompson
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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. 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 left at the fork
    13.3 km
  13. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  14. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  15. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  16. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  17. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    56.3 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    300.0 km
  20. Turn right onto Compound Street
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left onto Stockdale Street
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right onto Thompson
    0.1 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 N12
This route includes 6 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.
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
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
266.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 10 min • 3 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pretoria → Thompson
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pretoria
Destination area Arrival
Thompson, Northern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pretoria → Thompson
Pretoria Origin postcode
Not available
Thompson Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
239.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
256.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
160.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Thompson → Pretoria
Pretoria ↔ Thompson
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
266.6 km
Total: 532.9 km
Midpoint 266.6 km
532.9 km 6 hrs 21 min
Destination Thompson -28.73694, 24.76133

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 532.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,065.8 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 21 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 266.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -26.98309, 26.24649
End -28.73694, 24.76133
Destination services

Available in Thompson

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Service groups 4
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Thompson
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Thompson
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Thompson
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Thompson
6
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Thompson? +
Pretoria is about 532.9 km from Thompson by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Thompson? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Thompson in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Thompson? +
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 Thompson? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R892.06 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R896.29 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R993.74 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,001.80 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Thompson? +
Yes. There are 6 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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 Thompson
Bank Lane
From Pretoria To Thompson
Johannesburg
From Pretoria To Thompson
Krugersdorp
From Pretoria To Thompson
: Soweto
From Pretoria To Thompson
Kimberley
From Pretoria To Thompson
Bloemfontein
From Pretoria To Thompson
ern Bypass
From Pretoria To Thompson

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Thompson, Northern Cape
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 Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 239.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 256.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 160.4 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 371.4 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 390.0 km

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