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Distance from Toll Pretoria to Main

N Toll Pretoria → Main
Road distance
566.2 km
Highway dominant · N1 / R103
Toll Pretoria to Main is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 566.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 59 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
468.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 59 min
Start point
Magalies Toll Route
Return: 13 hrs 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
419 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,081.06
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,085.55
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,316.68
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,324.83
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,426.40
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,432.32
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,737.29
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,748.04
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,876.85
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,884.63
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,285.90
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,300.06
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
157° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
337° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7475, 28.1258
End coords Destination point
-29.6271, 29.9874
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Toll Pretoria → Main
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566.2 km
6 hrs 59 min
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566.2 km
~8 hrs 42 min
65 km/h avg
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566.2 km 419 min
Start Toll Pretoria
Finish Main
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Directions from Toll Pretoria to Main via N1
National highway N1
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Directions from Toll Pretoria to Main via R103
Provincial road route R103
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Head on Magalies Toll Route
    0.7 km
  2. Continue straight onto Vom Hagen Street
    4.0 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Struben Street
    1.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Sophie de Bruyn Street
    1.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    0.9 km
  6. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    33.5 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    395.9 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R103: Midmar
    0.3 km
  13. Turn left onto Prospect Road
    1.9 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
    2.1 km
  15. Turn right
    0.2 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right
    34.0 km
  17. Turn right
    5.2 km
  18. Turn left
    0.4 km
  19. Turn left
    2.4 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.2 km
  21. Turn right
    0.2 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 33
Known total R1,319.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 33 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.
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
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 -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Main → Toll Pretoria Toll Pretoria to Johannesburg Toll Pretoria to Pretoria Toll Pretoria to Cape Town Toll Pretoria to Durban Johannesburg to Main Pretoria to Main Cape Town to Main
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Halfway point
283.6 km
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 29 min • 3 hrs 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
40.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
94.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
30.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Main
06:41 – 17:11
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:41
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,366.58
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.32
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R113.23
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,491.14
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Toll Pretoria Start: Magalies Toll Route -25.74753, 28.12575
Midpoint
283.6 km
Total: 566.2 km
Midpoint 283.6 km
566.2 km 419 min
Destination Main -29.62709, 29.98744

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 566.2 km
Return-cycle span 1132.4 km
Traversal time 419 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 283.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74753, 28.12575
Midpoint -27.96654, 28.97473
End -29.62709, 29.98744
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How far is Toll Pretoria from Main? +
Toll Pretoria is about 566.2 km from Main by road.
How long does it take from Toll Pretoria to Main? +
The drive usually takes about 419 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Toll Pretoria to Main 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 Toll Pretoria to Main? +
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 Toll Pretoria to Main? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,081.06 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,085.55 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,316.68 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,324.83 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Toll Pretoria to Main? +
Yes. There are 33 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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Route Locations

Start area
Toll Pretoria, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Main, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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