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Distance from Toll Pretoria to Merewent

Toll Pretoria to Merewent is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 625.7 km in roughly 7 hrs 12 min.

N Toll Pretoria → Merewent
Road distance
625.7 km
388.8 mi • 337.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
545.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 12 min
Return: 14 hrs 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 12 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 57 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,047.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,052.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,166.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,176.30
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,382.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,388.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,539.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,552.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,818.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,827.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,025.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,042.19
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 12 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 27 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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625.7 km 7 hrs 12 min
Start Toll Pretoria
Finish Merewent
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    464.0 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    5.7 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Queensburgh
    0.4 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards M7: Queensburgh
    1.3 km
  16. Merge slight right onto M7 Route
    15.0 km
  17. Turn right towards M4: South Coast
    0.2 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork towards M4: South Coast
    0.2 km
  19. Merge slight right onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway
    4.1 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Basil February Road
    0.4 km
  21. Turn left onto Basil February Road
    1.1 km
  22. Continue straight onto Badulla Drive
    0.4 km
  23. Turn right onto Dinapur Road
    0.4 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 37
Known total R1,385.00
Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
This route includes 37 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M4 - Magalies Toll Route. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
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
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
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
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
313.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 36 min • 3 hrs 36 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Toll Pretoria → Merewent
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Toll Pretoria, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Merewent
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Toll Pretoria → Merewent
Toll Pretoria Origin postcode
Not available
Merewent Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
349.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
332.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
253.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Merewent → Toll Pretoria
Toll Pretoria ↔ Merewent
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Toll Pretoria -25.74753, 28.12575
Midpoint
313.4 km
Total: 625.7 km
Midpoint 313.4 km
625.7 km 7 hrs 12 min
Destination Merewent -29.95759, 30.97754

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 625.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,251.4 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 12 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 313.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74753, 28.12575
Midpoint -28.20896, 29.09952
End -29.95759, 30.97754
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Merewent
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Merewent
1
  • PEP
    201 Tara Road, Bluff, 4036, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Merewent
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Merewent
6
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Questions 9
How far is Toll Pretoria from Merewent? +
Toll Pretoria is about 625.7 km from Merewent by road.
How long does it take from Toll Pretoria to Merewent? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Toll Pretoria to Merewent 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 Merewent? +
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 Merewent? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,047.45 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,052.41 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,166.84 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,176.30 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Toll Pretoria to Merewent? +
Yes. There are 37 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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Towns along the route

Johannesburg
From Toll Pretoria To Merewent
Krugersdorp
From Toll Pretoria To Merewent
: Germiston
From Toll Pretoria To Merewent
Durban
From Toll Pretoria To Merewent
Roodepoort
From Toll Pretoria To Merewent
Bloemfontein
From Toll Pretoria To Merewent
ern Bypass
From Toll Pretoria To Merewent
: Queensburgh
From Toll Pretoria To Merewent
Pinetown
From Toll Pretoria To Merewent
New Germany
From Toll Pretoria To Merewent

Route Locations

Start area
Toll Pretoria, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Merewent
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 349.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 332.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 253.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 387.1 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 470.5 km

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