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Distance from Orkney to Pretoria

Orkney to Pretoria is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 238.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 2 min.

N Orkney → Pretoria
Road distance
238.1 km
147.9 mi • 128.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
203.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 2 min
Return: 6 hrs 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 2 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R398.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R400.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R443.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R447.54
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R525.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R528.31
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R585.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R590.50
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R691.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R695.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R770.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R776.97
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 2 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 17 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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238.1 km 3 hrs 2 min
Start Orkney
Finish Pretoria
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Burns Avenue
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right onto Shalot Maxeke Road
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Milton Avenue
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Flecker Road
    1.8 km
  5. Turn right onto O.R. Tambo Street
    13.5 km
  6. Turn right towards N12: Potchefstroom
    0.3 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Joe Slovo Road
    13.8 km
  8. Continue straight
    138.6 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight
    29.1 km
  12. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    34.3 km
  13. Continue straight onto Kgosi Mampuru Street
    0.9 km
  14. Turn right onto W.F. Nkomo Street
    0.5 km
  15. Continue straight onto Church Street
    0.2 km
  16. Turn right onto Paul Kruger Street
    0.1 km
  17. Turn sharp left onto Church Square
    0.2 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
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
119.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 31 min • 1 hr 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Orkney → Pretoria
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Orkney
Destination area Arrival
Pretoria
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Orkney → Pretoria
Orkney Origin postcode
Not available
Pretoria 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 Similar distance
38.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
55.0 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
76.5 km
Rev Related route set
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Pretoria → Orkney
Orkney ↔ Pretoria
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Orkney -26.97528, 26.67193
Midpoint
119.1 km
Total: 238.1 km
Midpoint 119.1 km
238.1 km 3 hrs 2 min
Destination Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 238.1 km
Return-cycle span 476.1 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 2 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 7.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 119.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.97528, 26.67193
Midpoint -26.42209, 27.53262
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

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Questions 9
How far is Orkney from Pretoria? +
Orkney is about 238.1 km from Pretoria by road.
How long does it take from Orkney to Pretoria? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Orkney to Pretoria in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Orkney 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 Orkney to Pretoria? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R398.51 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R400.40 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R443.94 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R447.54 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Orkney 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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Start area
Orkney
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 Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 38.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
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Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 76.5 km
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About 154.5 km Difference: 83.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
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