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Distance from Pretoria to Wegdraai

N Pretoria → Wegdraai
Road distance
833.8 km
Highway dominant · N12
Pretoria to Wegdraai is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 833.8 km in roughly 9 hrs 56 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
712.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 56 min
Start point
Church Square
Return: 19 hrs 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
596 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,592.01
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,598.62
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,938.99
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,951.00
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,100.57
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,109.28
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,558.39
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,574.23
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,763.91
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,775.37
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,366.30
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,387.14
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
240° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
60° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-28.8369, 21.8667
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 13 °C Pretoria Clear Sky View Forecast → 13 °C Wegdraai Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Pretoria → Wegdraai
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Car
833.8 km
9 hrs 56 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
833.8 km
~12 hrs 49 min
65 km/h avg
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714 km flight
~4 hrs 55 min
🚗 33 km to Lanseria International
✈ HLA → UTN (1 hr 25 min)
🚗 76 km from Upington Airport
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833.8 km 597 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Wegdraai
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  1. Directions from Pretoria to Wegdraai via N12
    National highway N12
  2. Head on Church Square
    0.2 km
  3. Turn sharp left
    0.1 km
  4. Turn sharp right onto Bank Lane
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Pretorius Street
    0.6 km
  6. Turn left onto Sophie de Bruyn Street
    0.8 km
  7. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    0.9 km
  8. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    33.5 km
  9. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    13.3 km
  14. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  15. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  16. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  17. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  18. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    56.3 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    299.4 km
  21. Turn left onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  22. Continue straight onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  24. Continue straight onto Long Street
    1.7 km
  25. Continue straight onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    3.6 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    0.0 km
  27. Continue onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    281.6 km
  28. At the end of the road, turn right
    12.0 km
  29. Turn left
    0.1 km
  30. Continue straight onto Kerk Street
    0.2 km
  31. Go straight onto Kerk Street
    0.2 km
  32. Turn right
    0.1 km
  33. Turn right
    0.0 km
  34. 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
Routes ↩ Wegdraai → Pretoria Pretoria to Johannesburg Pretoria to Cape Town Pretoria to Durban Pretoria to Polokwane Johannesburg to Wegdraai Pretoria to Wegdraai Cape Town to Wegdraai
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
416.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 58 min • 4 hrs 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
60.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
138.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
45.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Wegdraai
07:15 – 17:43
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 28 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:15
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,485.11
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.68
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R166.75
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,668.54
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
416.9 km
Total: 833.8 km
Midpoint 416.9 km
833.8 km 597 min
Destination Wegdraai -28.83688, 21.86668

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 833.8 km
Return-cycle span 1667.6 km
Traversal time 597 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 416.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -27.87907, 25.19507
End -28.83688, 21.86668
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Wegdraai? +
Pretoria is about 833.8 km from Wegdraai by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Wegdraai? +
The drive usually takes about 597 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Wegdraai in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Wegdraai? +
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 Wegdraai? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,592.01 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,598.62 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,938.99 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,951.00 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Wegdraai? +
Yes. There are 6 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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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