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Distance from Pyramid to Pretoria M3 N1

Pyramid to Pretoria M3 N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 464.4 km in roughly 6 hrs 7 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Pyramid → Pretoria M3 N1
Road distance
464.4 km
N1 N14 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
384.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 7 min
Return: 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
367 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R777.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R781.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R865.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R872.99
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,025.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,030.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,142.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,151.86
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,349.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,355.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,503.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,515.61
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
347° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
167° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.9879, 29.1616
End coords Destination point
-25.6197, 28.2778
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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464.4 km 6 hrs 7 min
Start Pyramid
Finish Pretoria M3 N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    5.0 km
  2. Continue straight
    20.6 km
  3. Turn sharp left
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left
    3.2 km
  5. Continue slight right
    4.4 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left
    6.9 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left
    66.4 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right
    8.5 km
  9. Turn right
    2.5 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Wilgepark
    0.3 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  12. Go straight onto Cloete Street
    1.2 km
  13. Turn left onto McKechnie Street
    0.2 km
  14. Turn right onto Piet Retief Street
    0.5 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Warden Street
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Warden Street
    1.4 km
  17. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  18. Merge slight right
    195.1 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork
    81.1 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  22. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  24. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  25. Merge slight right
    38.2 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Wallmannsthal
    0.5 km
  27. Turn right onto Wallmansthal Road
    0.2 km
  28. Take the ramp right towards N1: Pretoria
    0.6 km
  29. Merge slight right
    3.9 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 35
Known total R781.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 35 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 13 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
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 -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
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
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Pretoria M3 N1 → Pyramid Pyramid to Johannesburg Pyramid to Pretoria Pyramid to Cape Town Pyramid to Durban Johannesburg to Pretoria M3 N1 Pretoria to Pretoria M3 N1 Cape Town to Pretoria M3 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
232.7 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 3 min • 3 hrs 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
33.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
77.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pretoria M3 N1
06:30 – 17:37
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 29 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,941.09
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.29
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R92.88
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,043.25
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (23)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pyramid -28.98787, 29.16158
Midpoint
232.7 km
Total: 464.4 km
Midpoint 232.7 km
464.4 km 6 hrs 7 min
Destination Pretoria M3 N1 -25.61968, 28.27776

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
One-way road span 464.4 km
Return-cycle span 928.8 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 7 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 6.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 232.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.98787, 29.16158
Midpoint -27.33851, 28.78169
End -25.61968, 28.27776
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Service groups 1
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Questions 9
How far is Pyramid from Pretoria M3 N1? +
Pyramid is about 464.4 km from Pretoria M3 N1 by road.
How long does it take from Pyramid to Pretoria M3 N1? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pyramid to Pretoria M3 N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pyramid to Pretoria M3 N1? +
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 Pyramid to Pretoria M3 N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R777.37 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R781.04 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R865.97 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R872.99 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pyramid to Pretoria M3 N1? +
Yes. There are 35 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Wilgepark
From Pyramid To Pretoria M3 N1
Harrismith
From Pyramid To Pretoria M3 N1
: Johannesburg
From Pyramid To Pretoria M3 N1
: Pretoria
From Pyramid To Pretoria M3 N1
Polokwane
From Pyramid To Pretoria M3 N1
Krugersdorp
From Pyramid To Pretoria M3 N1
Wallmannsthal
From Pyramid To Pretoria M3 N1

Route Locations

Start area
Pyramid, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pretoria M3 N1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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About 155.2 km Difference: 309.2 km

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