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Distance from Vrede N3 to Pretoria

Vrede N3 to Pretoria is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 259.4 km in roughly 2 hrs 59 min.

N Vrede N3 → Pretoria
Road distance
259.4 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
241.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 59 min
End point
Church Square
Return: 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
179 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R495.29
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R497.34
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R603.23
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R606.97
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R653.50
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R656.21
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R795.93
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R800.86
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R859.87
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R863.44
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,047.28
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,053.76
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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
-27.8008, 28.9646
End coords Destination point
-25.7459, 28.1879
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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259.4 km 2 hrs 59 min
Start Vrede N3
Finish Pretoria
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    140.2 km
  2. Keep slight right at the fork
    81.1 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    34.3 km
  6. Continue straight onto Kgosi Mampuru Street
    0.9 km
  7. Turn right onto W.F. Nkomo Street
    0.5 km
  8. Continue straight onto Church Street
    0.2 km
  9. Turn right onto Paul Kruger Street
    0.1 km
  10. Turn sharp left onto Church Square
    0.2 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 23 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 -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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 → Vrede N3 Vrede N3 to Johannesburg Vrede N3 to Pretoria Vrede N3 to Cape Town Vrede N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Pretoria Cape Town to Pretoria Durban to Pretoria
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
130.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 29 min • 1 hr 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
43.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
93%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pretoria
06:34 – 17:32
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 54 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,084.24
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.19
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R51.88
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,141.31
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Vrede N3 -27.80081, 28.96464
Midpoint
130.0 km
Total: 259.4 km
Midpoint 130.0 km
259.4 km 2 hrs 59 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 259.4 km
Return-cycle span 518.8 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 59 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 130.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.80081, 28.96464
Midpoint -26.75196, 28.43079
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 9
How far is Vrede N3 from Pretoria? +
Vrede N3 is about 259.4 km from Pretoria by road.
How long does it take from Vrede N3 to Pretoria? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Vrede N3 to Pretoria in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Vrede N3 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 Vrede N3 to Pretoria? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R495.29 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R497.34 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R603.23 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R606.97 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Vrede N3 to Pretoria? +
Yes. There are 23 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

: Pretoria
From Vrede N3 To Pretoria
Polokwane
From Vrede N3 To Pretoria
Johannesburg
From Vrede N3 To Pretoria
Church Square
From Vrede N3 To Pretoria

Route Locations

Start area
Vrede N3, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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