Distance from Pretoria to Vlam N5

N Pretoria → Vlam N5

Road distance

340.8 km

Highway dominant · N1 / R23

Pretoria to Vlam N5 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 340.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 57 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

284.4 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.20×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

3 hrs 57 min

Start point

Church Square

End point

Vlam Crescent

Return: 7 hrs 54 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

237 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

86.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

4 hrs 12 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R666.47

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R667.21

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

142° SE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

322° NW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-25.7459, 28.1879

End coords Destination point

-27.7629, 29.9496

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 12 °C Pretoria Clear Sky View Forecast → 7 °C Vlam N5 Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Pretoria → Vlam N5

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Car

340.8 km

3 hrs 57 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

340.8 km

~5 hrs 14 min

65 km/h avg

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Hotel Near Pretoria

Southern Sun Pretoria

Corner of Steve Biko and Stanza Bopape, Arcadia, Pretoria, Gauteng 2 km from start

"Southern Sun Pretoria is a large, established hotel in Arcadia that works well f…"

B 2 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Pretoria

Protea Hotel Pretoria Loftus Park

416 Kirkness Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0007 4 km from start

"Protea Hotel Pretoria Loftus Park is a modern city hotel in Arcadia, Pretoria, a…"

B 4 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Pretoria

StayEasy Pretoria

Corner of Lilian Ngoyi (previously Van der Walt) & Andries Streets, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, Gauteng 1 km from start

"StayEasy Pretoria is a practical budget-friendly hotel for travellers who want a…"

B 1 km from start

Hotel

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Pretoria

Finish Vlam N5

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Pretoria to Vlam N5 via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Pretoria to Vlam N5 via R23

Provincial road route R23
Head on Church Square

0.2 km
Turn sharp left

0.1 km
Turn sharp right onto Bank Lane

0.1 km
Turn right onto Pretorius Street

0.6 km
Turn left onto Sophie de Bruyn Street

0.8 km
Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway

0.9 km
Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway

33.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston

0.7 km
Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass

22.1 km
Keep slight left at the fork

46.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Standerton

0.7 km
Turn left

24.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

71.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.3 km
Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive

0.7 km
Turn left onto Handel Street

0.4 km
Go straight onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive

79.8 km
Continue straight onto Govan Mbeki Drive

0.7 km
Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street

1.1 km
Turn right onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive

51.5 km
Turn right onto Albert Wessels Drive

1.0 km
Turn right onto Vlam Crescent

0.4 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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

Routes ↩ Vlam N5 → Pretoria Pretoria to Johannesburg Pretoria to Cape Town Pretoria to Durban Pretoria to Polokwane Johannesburg to Vlam N5 Pretoria to Vlam N5 Cape Town to Vlam N5

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

170.6 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 58 min • 1 hr 58 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

24.5 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

56.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

18.4 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

83.5%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Vlam N5

06:42 – 17:12

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:57

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 29 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:42

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,424.61

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R6.82

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R68.16

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,499.59

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (28)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Pretoria Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791

Midpoint

170.6 km

Total: 340.8 km

Midpoint 170.6 km

340.8 km 237 min

Destination Vlam N5 End: Vlam Crescent -27.76293, 29.94963

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 340.8 km

Return-cycle span 681.6 km

Traversal time 237 min

Maneuver count 30

Maneuver density 8.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 170.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791

Midpoint -26.86046, 28.90279

End -27.76293, 29.94963

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Pretoria from Vlam N5? +

Pretoria is about 340.8 km from Vlam N5 by road.

How long does it take from Pretoria to Vlam N5? +

The drive usually takes about 237 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Vlam N5 in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Pretoria to Vlam N5? +

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 Vlam N5? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R666.47 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R667.21 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R663.77 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R687.09 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Vlam N5? +

Yes. There are 15 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.

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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Places from Pretoria to Vlam N5

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Astron Energy

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Ackermans Woman

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BP Express

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StayEasy Pretoria

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