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Distance from Pretoria to Tulbach

Pretoria to Tulbach is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 428.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 55 min.

N Pretoria → Tulbach
Road distance
428.9 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
315.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 55 min
Start point
Church Square
Return: 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
355 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R718.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R721.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R799.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R806.33
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R947.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R951.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,055.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,063.91
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,246.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,252.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,388.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,399.88
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
358° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
178° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-22.9070, 28.0689
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

428.9 km 5 hrs 55 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Tulbach
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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
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Paul Kruger Street
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Nana Sita Street
    1.0 km
  7. Go straight onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    0.1 km
  8. Turn right onto Francis Baard Street
    5.9 km
  9. Take the ramp straight towards N1: Polokwane
    0.4 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Polokwane
    1.2 km
  11. Merge slight right
    142.0 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    45.1 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.6 km
  14. Turn left
    1.3 km
  15. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Drive
    11.2 km
  16. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    188.2 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.5 km
  18. Continue straight
    9.4 km
  19. Turn right onto Sand Road
    13.4 km
  20. Turn right
    7.3 km
  21. Turn left
    0.5 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R958.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Routes ↩ Tulbach → Pretoria Pretoria to Johannesburg Pretoria to Cape Town Pretoria to Durban Pretoria to Polokwane Johannesburg to Tulbach Pretoria to Tulbach Cape Town to Tulbach
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
214.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 57 min • 2 hrs 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
30.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
71.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Tulbach
06:27 – 17:40
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 12 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 16 min
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,792.87
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.58
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R85.78
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,887.23
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
214.9 km
Total: 428.9 km
Midpoint 214.9 km
428.9 km 5 hrs 55 min
Destination Tulbach -22.90699, 28.06887

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 428.9 km
Return-cycle span 857.8 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 214.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -24.15740, 28.97975
End -22.90699, 28.06887
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Tulbach? +
Pretoria is about 428.9 km from Tulbach by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Tulbach? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Tulbach in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Tulbach? +
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 Tulbach? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R718.01 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R721.40 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R799.84 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R806.33 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Tulbach? +
Yes. There are 23 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 Tulbach
Bank Lane
From Pretoria To Tulbach
: Polokwane
From Pretoria To Tulbach
Rustenburg
From Pretoria To Tulbach
Johannesburg
From Pretoria To Tulbach
: Marble Hall
From Pretoria To Tulbach
Mokopane
From Pretoria To Tulbach

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Tulbach, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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