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Distance from Sofia Lane to Pretoria

Sofia Lane to Pretoria is a practical regional trip, covering about 68.9 km in roughly 1 hr 4 min.

N Sofia Lane → Pretoria
Road distance
68.9 km
R21
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
61.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 4 min
Start point
Sofia Lane
End point
Church Square
Return: 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
64 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
64.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R115.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R115.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R128.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R129.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R152.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R152.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R169.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R170.94
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R200.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R201.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R223.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R224.92
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
341° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
161° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2651, 28.3907
End coords Destination point
-25.7459, 28.1879
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

68.9 km 1 hr 4 min
Start Sofia Lane
Finish Pretoria
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Sofia Lane
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Ottawa Lane
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left onto San Salvador Road
    0.2 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right
    0.0 km
  6. Turn left
    0.3 km
  7. Turn left onto Prince George Avenue
    5.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    0.5 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Main Reef Road
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Main Reef Road
    5.2 km
  11. Continue straight onto Ampthill Avenue
    1.3 km
  12. Turn right onto Bunyan Street
    1.8 km
  13. Continue straight onto Great North Road
    5.1 km
  14. Turn right onto High Road
    8.9 km
  15. Take the ramp sharp right towards R21: Pretoria
    0.8 km
  16. Merge slight right onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway towards Tembisa
    34.3 km
  17. Continue straight onto Fountains Circle
    0.1 km
  18. Continue straight onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    1.1 km
  19. Turn slight left onto Railway Street
    1.1 km
  20. Turn left onto Scheiding Street
    0.3 km
  21. Continue right onto Bosman Street
    1.1 km
  22. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.2 km
  23. Turn right onto Paul Kruger Street
    0.1 km
  24. Turn sharp left onto Church Square
    0.2 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 6
Known total R0.00
Main toll road R21 - Albertina Sisulu Freeway
This route includes 6 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is R21 - Albertina Sisulu Freeway. 6 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 -25.820, 28.239
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.922, 28.262
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.953, 28.257
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.997, 28.250
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.043, 28.275
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.852, 28.251
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Pretoria → Sofia Lane Sofia Lane to Johannesburg Sofia Lane to Pretoria Sofia Lane to Cape Town Sofia Lane to Durban Johannesburg to Pretoria Cape Town to Pretoria Durban to Pretoria
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
34.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
32 min • 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
5.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
11.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pretoria
06:33 – 17:33
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 45 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R288.07
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.38
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R13.78
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R303.23
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sofia Lane Start: Sofia Lane -26.26506, 28.39069
Midpoint
34.5 km
Total: 68.9 km
Midpoint 34.5 km
68.9 km 1 hr 4 min
Destination Pretoria End: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 68.9 km
Return-cycle span 137.8 km
Traversal time 1 hr 4 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 36.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 34.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.26506, 28.39069
Midpoint -26.02544, 28.26193
End -25.74593, 28.18791
Destination services

Available in Pretoria

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

Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria
6
  • PEP
    14 Bureau Avenue, Pretoria, 0002, Gauteng
  • Mr Price
    Thabo Sehume Street, Pretoria, 0002
  • PEP
    Pretoria, 0002, Gauteng
  • Mr Price
    Helen Joseph Street, Pretoria
  • Truworths
    Pretoria
  • PEP
    275 Church Street, Pretoria, 0002, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Pretoria
5
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Pretoria
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 3 nearby matches around Pretoria
3
  • Clicks
    Pretorius Street, Pretoria
  • Clicks
    Bosman Street
  • Dis-Chem
    Shop B03 Kirkness Street, Pretoria, 0002
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Tshwane / Pretoria

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Capital city and cultural core
Standout Monuments, government and a wider Tshwane spread
Pretoria is strongest as part of the wider Tshwane capital area, where government, museums, monuments and different suburban nodes create a broader destination than the historic centre alone.
Best for Who this destination suits
Government travel Museums and monuments City stay Business travel
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Union Buildings, Hatfield, Menlyn, Centurion-side travel and the old core are different arrivals. Naming the exact zone matters.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Pretoria and the wider Tshwane area for government travel, heritage stops, conferences and north-Gauteng city stays.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Visit Tshwane describes the city as cultural and cosmopolitan
The destination combines grand architecture and museums
Five major highways feed into the wider Tshwane area
Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 8
How far is Sofia Lane from Pretoria? +
Sofia Lane is about 68.9 km from Pretoria by road.
How long does it take from Sofia Lane to Pretoria? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sofia Lane to Pretoria in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Sofia Lane to Pretoria? +
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 Sofia Lane to Pretoria? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R115.36 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R115.91 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R128.51 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R129.55 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sofia Lane to Pretoria? +
Yes. There are 6 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

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From Sofia Lane To Pretoria
Fountains Circle
From Sofia Lane To Pretoria
Church Square
From Sofia Lane To Pretoria

Route Locations

Start area
Sofia Lane, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
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