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Distance from Quickshop Pretoria to Arcadia

Quickshop Pretoria to Arcadia is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,012.3 km in roughly 11 hrs 27 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Quickshop Pretoria → Arcadia
Road distance
1,012.3 km
629.0 mi • 546.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
803.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
37
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 27 min
Return: 22 hrs 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
11 hrs 27 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,694.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,702.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,887.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,903.12
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,236.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,246.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,490.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,511.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,942.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,956.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,277.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,304.03
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Arcadia
17.0°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
16.0°C
Day range High / low
H 23° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
18%
Wind 10m wind speed
9 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,012.3 km 11 hrs 27 min
Start Quickshop Pretoria
Finish Arcadia
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Cliffendale Drive
    0.5 km
  4. Turn right onto Atterbury Road
    4.2 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left towards N1
    0.7 km
  6. Merge slight right
    14.5 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 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 right at the fork
    389.5 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  15. Turn left
    2.4 km
  16. Turn right
    122.1 km
  17. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  18. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    162.9 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  22. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    2.8 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    173.4 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  28. Continue
    2.1 km
  29. Continue straight onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  30. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.3 km
  31. Take the exit ramp slight right towards M18: North End
    0.1 km
  32. Continue straight onto Thornburn Terrace
    0.6 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Graham Road
    0.0 km
  34. Continue onto Graham Road
    0.3 km
  35. Continue left onto Recreation Road
    0.2 km
  36. Turn right onto Tilney Street
    0.1 km
  37. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 18
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 18 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
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 Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
507.0 km
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 43 min • 5 hrs 43 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Quickshop Pretoria → Arcadia
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Quickshop Pretoria, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Arcadia, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Quickshop Pretoria → Arcadia
Quickshop Pretoria Origin postcode
Not available
Arcadia Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
719.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
639.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
735.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Arcadia → Quickshop Pretoria
Quickshop Pretoria ↔ Arcadia
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Quickshop Pretoria -25.78909, 28.31460
Midpoint
507.0 km
Total: 1,012.3 km
Midpoint 507.0 km
1,012.3 km 11 hrs 27 min
Destination Arcadia -33.00833, 27.90500

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 1,012.3 km
Return-cycle span 2,024.7 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 27 min
Maneuver count 37
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 507.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.78909, 28.31460
Midpoint -29.54106, 26.19308
End -33.00833, 27.90500
Destination services

Available in Arcadia

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Arcadia
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Arcadia
6
  • JetStores
    JetStores, Caxton Street, North End, Buffalo City Ward 47, KuGompo (East London), Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, 5201, South Africa
  • Woolworths
    Surrey Road, East London, 5247
  • PEP
    Main Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Kingons
    82 Queen Street
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    East London, 5201, Western Cape
  • PEP
    East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Arcadia
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Arcadia
6
  • Shell
    234 Oxford Street, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • BP
    18 Pearce Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    8 Old Transkei Road, 5241, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5241, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, 5252, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Arcadia
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Arcadia
1
  • Clicks
    Amalinda Main Road, East London, 5252
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Arcadia
2
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Questions 9
How far is Quickshop Pretoria from Arcadia? +
Quickshop Pretoria is about 1,012.3 km from Arcadia by road.
How long does it take from Quickshop Pretoria to Arcadia? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Quickshop Pretoria to Arcadia 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 Quickshop Pretoria to Arcadia? +
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 Quickshop Pretoria to Arcadia? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,694.66 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,702.68 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,887.81 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,903.12 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Quickshop Pretoria to Arcadia? +
Yes. There are 18 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. 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

: Johannesburg
From Quickshop Pretoria To Arcadia
: Soweto
From Quickshop Pretoria To Arcadia
Kimberley
From Quickshop Pretoria To Arcadia
Bloemfontein
From Quickshop Pretoria To Arcadia
ern Bypass
From Quickshop Pretoria To Arcadia
: Aliwal
From Quickshop Pretoria To Arcadia
London
From Quickshop Pretoria To Arcadia
Mangaung
From Quickshop Pretoria To Arcadia
Expressway
From Quickshop Pretoria To Arcadia
: End
From Quickshop Pretoria To Arcadia

Route Locations

Start area
Quickshop Pretoria, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Arcadia, Eastern Cape
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 Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 719.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 639.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 735.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 773.8 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 833.8 km

Reverse route and related trips

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