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Distance from Derby to Pretoria

Derby to Pretoria is a practical regional trip, covering about 140.0 km in roughly 1 hr 54 min.

N Derby → Pretoria
Road distance
140.0 km
87.0 mi • 75.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
116.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 54 min
Return: 3 hrs 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 54 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R234.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R235.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R261.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R263.17
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R309.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R310.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R344.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R347.24
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R406.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R408.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R453.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R456.89
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 54 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 9 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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140.0 km 1 hr 54 min
Start Derby
Finish Pretoria
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Roberts Street
    0.5 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Boundary Road
    24.7 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    5.5 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  5. Continue
    0.9 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    0.8 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    0.8 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  11. Continue
    4.5 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.8 km
  13. Take the ramp sharp right towards N4
    0.6 km
  14. Merge slight right
    82.7 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Soshanguve
    0.4 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards Pretoria
    0.7 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork towards Pretoria
    0.6 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork towards R80: Pretoria
    1.1 km
  19. Merge slight right
    9.0 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right onto Es'kia Mphahlele Drive
    4.1 km
  21. Turn left onto Struben Street
    1.0 km
  22. Turn right onto Sophie de Bruyn Street
    0.5 km
  23. Turn left onto W.F. Nkomo Street
    0.2 km
  24. Continue straight onto Church Street
    0.2 km
  25. Turn right onto Paul Kruger Street
    0.1 km
  26. Turn sharp left onto Church Square
    0.2 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 7
Known total R150.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
70.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
57 min • 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Derby → Pretoria
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Derby
Destination area Arrival
Pretoria
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Derby → Pretoria
Derby Origin postcode
Not available
Pretoria Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Rustenburg to Mahikeng
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14.5 km
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Derby ↔ Pretoria
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Derby -25.90833, 27.04111
Midpoint
70.0 km
Total: 140.0 km
Midpoint 70.0 km
140.0 km 1 hr 54 min
Destination Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 140.0 km
Return-cycle span 280.0 km
Traversal time 1 hr 54 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 19.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 70.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.90833, 27.04111
Midpoint -25.73689, 27.61027
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
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Questions 8
How far is Derby from Pretoria? +
Derby is about 140.0 km from Pretoria by road.
How long does it take from Derby to Pretoria? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Derby to Pretoria in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Derby 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 Derby to Pretoria? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R234.34 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R235.45 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R261.05 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R263.17 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Derby to Pretoria? +
Yes. There are 7 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Derby
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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