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Distance from Pretoria to 55

Pretoria to 55 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 297.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 44 min.

N Pretoria → 55
Road distance
297.2 km
184.7 mi • 160.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
251.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 44 min
Return: 7 hrs 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 44 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R497.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R499.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R554.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R558.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R656.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R659.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R731.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R737.26
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R863.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R867.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R962.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R970.08
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for 55
18.3°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
19.3°C
Day range High / low
H 24° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
50%
Wind 10m wind speed
6 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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297.2 km 3 hrs 44 min
Start Pretoria
Finish 55
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Church Square
    0.2 km
  2. Turn sharp left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn sharp right onto Bank Lane
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Pretorius Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Paul Kruger Street
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Nana Sita Street
    1.0 km
  7. Go straight onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    0.1 km
  8. Turn right onto Francis Baard Street
    5.9 km
  9. Go straight
    2.0 km
  10. Continue straight
    129.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11: Hendrina
    0.6 km
  12. Turn right
    41.3 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    53.0 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  16. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    56.2 km
  17. Turn left
    0.2 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.2 km
  19. Continue straight
    1.0 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork
    1.9 km
  21. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  22. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  23. Turn left
    0.4 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.5 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 14
Known total R486.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
148.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 52 min • 1 hr 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pretoria → 55
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pretoria
Destination area Arrival
55, Mpumalanga
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pretoria → 55
Pretoria Origin postcode
Not available
55 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 Overlapping province
20.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
4.2 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
142.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
55 → Pretoria
Pretoria ↔ 55
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
148.6 km
Total: 297.2 km
Midpoint 148.6 km
297.2 km 3 hrs 44 min
Destination 55 -26.76268, 30.44233

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 297.2 km
Return-cycle span 594.5 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 44 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 8.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 148.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -25.88597, 29.58168
End -26.76268, 30.44233
Destination services

Available in 55

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around 55
1
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from 55? +
Pretoria is about 297.2 km from 55 by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to 55? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to 55 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to 55? +
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 Pretoria to 55? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R497.56 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R499.92 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R554.27 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R558.77 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to 55? +
Yes. There are 14 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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Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
55, Mpumalanga
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 Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 20.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 4.2 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 142.7 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 135.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 58.7 km

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