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Distance from Grand Central to Pretoria

Grand Central to Pretoria is a short everyday drive, covering about 30.7 km in roughly 27 min.

N Grand Central → Pretoria
Road distance
30.7 km
19.1 mi • 16.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
27.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
27 min
Return: 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
27 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
66.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R51.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R51.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R57.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R57.66
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R67.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R68.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R75.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R76.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R89.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R89.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R99.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R100.11
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
27 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
42 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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30.7 km 27 min
Start Grand Central
Finish Pretoria
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto New Road
    1.7 km
  4. Take the ramp slight right towards N1: Pretoria
    0.4 km
  5. Continue straight
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    26.1 km
  7. Continue straight onto Kgosi Mampuru Street
    0.9 km
  8. Turn right onto W.F. Nkomo Street
    0.5 km
  9. Continue straight onto Church Street
    0.2 km
  10. Turn right onto Paul Kruger Street
    0.1 km
  11. Turn sharp left onto Church Square
    0.2 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
15.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
13 min • 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Grand Central → Pretoria
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Grand Central, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Pretoria
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Grand Central → Pretoria
Grand Central Origin postcode
Not available
Pretoria Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Midrand
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
0.9 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
3.3 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
10.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Pretoria → Grand Central
Grand Central ↔ Pretoria
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Grand Central -25.98899, 28.14356
Midpoint
15.4 km
Total: 30.7 km
Midpoint 15.4 km
30.7 km 27 min
Destination Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 30.7 km
Return-cycle span 61.3 km
Traversal time 27 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 39.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 15.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.98899, 28.14356
Midpoint -25.86668, 28.17147
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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Route FAQ

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Questions 8
How far is Grand Central from Pretoria? +
Grand Central is about 30.7 km from Pretoria by road.
How long does it take from Grand Central to Pretoria? +
The drive usually takes about 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Grand Central to Pretoria in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Grand Central 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 Grand Central to Pretoria? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R51.35 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R51.59 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R57.20 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R57.66 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Grand Central to Pretoria? +
Yes. There are 3 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Pretoria
From Grand Central To Pretoria
Church Square
From Grand Central To Pretoria

Route Locations

Start area
Grand Central, 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

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
About 29.8 km Difference: 0.9 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
About 27.3 km Difference: 3.3 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
About 19.9 km Difference: 10.8 km
Pretoria to Centurion Overlapping province
About 13.2 km Difference: 17.4 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
About 53.9 km Difference: 23.2 km

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