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Distance from Pretoria to Vimy Ridge

Pretoria to Vimy Ridge is a practical regional trip, covering about 61.0 km in roughly 47 min.

N Pretoria → Vimy Ridge
Road distance
61.0 km
37.9 mi • 32.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
53.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
47 min
Return: 1 hr 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
47 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R102.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R102.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R113.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R114.68
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R134.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R135.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R150.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R151.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R177.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R178.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R197.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R199.10
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
47 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 2 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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61.0 km 47 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Vimy Ridge
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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
    18.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Johannesburg
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards M2: Germiston
    0.7 km
  13. Merge slight right
    1.4 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  15. Turn right onto Refinery Road
    1.3 km
  16. Turn left onto Power Street
    0.6 km
  17. Turn right onto Joubert Street
    0.6 km
  18. Turn left onto Vimy Ridge
    0.0 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right onto Vimy Ridge
    0.2 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 7 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 -26.187, 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
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
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
30.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
23 min • 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pretoria → Vimy Ridge
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pretoria
Destination area Arrival
Vimy Ridge, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pretoria → Vimy Ridge
Pretoria Origin postcode
Not available
Vimy Ridge Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Pretoria
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
7.1 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
7.5 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
31.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Vimy Ridge → Pretoria
Pretoria ↔ Vimy Ridge
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Pretoria to Cape Town Related trip
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Pretoria to Durban Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
30.6 km
Total: 61.0 km
Midpoint 30.6 km
61.0 km 47 min
Destination Vimy Ridge -26.23004, 28.16714

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 61.0 km
Return-cycle span 122.0 km
Traversal time 47 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 32.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 30.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -25.99518, 28.12190
End -26.23004, 28.16714
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Vimy Ridge
1
  • Clicks
    Thabo Mbeki Road, Germiston, 2008
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
3
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Questions 8
How far is Pretoria from Vimy Ridge? +
Pretoria is about 61.0 km from Vimy Ridge by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Vimy Ridge? +
The drive usually takes about 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Vimy Ridge in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Vimy Ridge? +
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 Vimy Ridge? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R102.12 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R102.60 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R113.76 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R114.68 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Vimy Ridge? +
Yes. There are 10 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 Vimy Ridge
Bank Lane
From Pretoria To Vimy Ridge
Johannesburg
From Pretoria To Vimy Ridge
Krugersdorp
From Pretoria To Vimy Ridge
: Germiston
From Pretoria To Vimy Ridge
Durban
From Pretoria To Vimy Ridge
Roodepoort
From Pretoria To Vimy Ridge
Bloemfontein
From Pretoria To Vimy Ridge
ern Bypass
From Pretoria To Vimy Ridge

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Vimy Ridge, Gauteng
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 Pretoria Overlapping province
About 53.9 km Difference: 7.1 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
About 53.5 km Difference: 7.5 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
About 29.8 km Difference: 31.2 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
About 27.3 km Difference: 33.7 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 99.3 km Difference: 38.3 km

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