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Distance from O R Tambo International to Pretoria

O R Tambo International to Pretoria is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 226.3 km in roughly 2 hrs 50 min.

N O R Tambo International → Pretoria
Road distance
226.3 km
140.6 mi • 122.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
198.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 50 min
Return: 5 hrs 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 50 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R378.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R380.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R422.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R425.46
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R499.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R502.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R556.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R561.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R657.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R660.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R732.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R738.64
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 50 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 5 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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226.3 km 2 hrs 50 min
Start O R Tambo International
Finish Pretoria
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on O.R. Tambo Street
    4.3 km
  2. Turn right towards N12: Potchefstroom
    0.3 km
  3. Merge slight right onto Joe Slovo Road
    13.8 km
  4. Continue straight
    138.6 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  7. Continue straight
    29.1 km
  8. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    34.3 km
  9. Continue straight onto Kgosi Mampuru Street
    0.9 km
  10. Turn right onto W.F. Nkomo Street
    0.5 km
  11. Continue straight onto Church Street
    0.2 km
  12. Turn right onto Paul Kruger Street
    0.1 km
  13. Turn sharp left onto Church Square
    0.2 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 6
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N12
This route includes 6 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
113.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 25 min • 1 hr 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
O R Tambo International → Pretoria
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
O R Tambo International, North West
Destination area Arrival
Pretoria
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
O R Tambo International → Pretoria
O R Tambo International 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
3 other similar routes
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Overlapping province
64.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
50.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
66.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Pretoria → O R Tambo International
O R Tambo International ↔ Pretoria
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin O R Tambo International -26.89855, 26.66690
Midpoint
113.2 km
Total: 226.3 km
Midpoint 113.2 km
226.3 km 2 hrs 50 min
Destination Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 226.3 km
Return-cycle span 452.6 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 50 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 6.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 113.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.89855, 26.66690
Midpoint -26.38894, 27.57854
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 9
How far is O R Tambo International from Pretoria? +
O R Tambo International is about 226.3 km from Pretoria by road.
How long does it take from O R Tambo International to Pretoria? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from O R Tambo International to Pretoria in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from O R Tambo International 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 O R Tambo International to Pretoria? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R378.85 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R380.65 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R422.04 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R425.46 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from O R Tambo International to Pretoria? +
Yes. There are 6 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

: Potchefstroom
From O R Tambo International To Pretoria
ern Bypass
From O R Tambo International To Pretoria
: Johannesburg
From O R Tambo International To Pretoria
Church Square
From O R Tambo International To Pretoria

Route Locations

Start area
O R Tambo International, North West
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.

Rustenburg to Mahikeng Overlapping province
About 161.5 km Difference: 64.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 50.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 66.7 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 71.8 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 100.2 km Difference: 126.1 km

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