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Distance from Pretoria to Volksrust

N Pretoria → Volksrust
Road distance
286.8 km
Highway dominant · N1 / R23
Pretoria to Volksrust is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 286.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 18 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
246.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 18 min
Start point
Church Square
End point
Smit Street
Return: 6 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
198 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R547.68
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R549.95
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R667.05
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R671.18
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R722.64
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R725.63
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R880.13
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R885.58
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R950.84
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R954.78
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,158.07
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,165.24
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
137° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
317° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-27.3628, 29.8825
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 19 °C Pretoria Clear Sky View Forecast → 14 °C Volksrust Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Pretoria → Volksrust
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Car
286.8 km
3 hrs 18 min
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Two-wheeler
286.8 km
~4 hrs 24 min
65 km/h avg
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287 km
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286.8 km 199 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Volksrust
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Directions from Pretoria to Volksrust via N1
National highway N1
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Directions from Pretoria to Volksrust via R23
Provincial road route R23
2 route directions identified on this trip
  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
    79.5 km
  25. Turn left onto Pretorius Street
    0.1 km
  26. Turn right onto Vrystaat Street
    0.1 km
  27. Turn left onto Michaelson Street
    0.3 km
  28. Continue straight onto Kruger Street
    0.2 km
  29. Continue straight onto De Jager Street
    0.3 km
  30. Turn right onto Smit Street
    0.1 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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
Routes ↩ Volksrust → Pretoria Pretoria to Johannesburg Pretoria to Cape Town Pretoria to Durban Pretoria to Polokwane Johannesburg to Volksrust Pretoria to Volksrust Cape Town to Volksrust
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
143.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 39 min • 1 hr 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
47.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Volksrust
06:35 – 17:17
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 0 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,198.94
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.74
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R57.37
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,262.05
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (28)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
143.5 km
Total: 286.8 km
Midpoint 143.5 km
286.8 km 199 min
Destination Volksrust End: Smit Street -27.36278, 29.88250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 286.8 km
Return-cycle span 573.6 km
Traversal time 199 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 10.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 143.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -26.71059, 28.70130
End -27.36278, 29.88250
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Volksrust? +
Pretoria is about 286.8 km from Volksrust by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Volksrust? +
The drive usually takes about 199 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Volksrust in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Volksrust? +
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 Volksrust? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R547.68 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R549.95 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R667.05 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R671.18 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Volksrust? +
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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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Start area
Pretoria
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Destination area
Volksrust
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