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Distance from Pretoria to Alexandra

Pretoria to Alexandra is a practical regional trip, covering about 45.2 km in roughly 38 min.

N Pretoria → Alexandra
Road distance
45.2 km
28.1 mi • 24.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
40.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
38 min
Return: 1 hr 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
38 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R75.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R76.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R84.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R84.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R99.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R100.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R111.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R112.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R131.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R131.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R146.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R147.48
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
38 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
53 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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45.2 km 38 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Alexandra
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Destination
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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
    0.6 km
  5. Turn left onto Sophie de Bruyn Street
    0.8 km
  6. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    0.9 km
  7. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    33.5 km
  8. Continue straight
    5.5 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M60: Sandton
    0.3 km
  10. Turn left onto Marlboro Drive
    0.1 km
  11. Turn right onto Pretoria Main Road
    1.1 km
  12. Turn left onto Florence Moposho Street
    0.9 km
  13. Turn right onto 10th Avenue
    0.6 km
  14. Turn left onto Richard Baloyi Street
    0.2 km
  15. Turn right onto 12th Avenue
    0.2 km
  16. Turn left onto Sheep Lane
    0.0 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 4
Known total R0.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
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 Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
22.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
19 min • 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pretoria → Alexandra
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pretoria
Destination area Arrival
Alexandra
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pretoria → Alexandra
Pretoria Origin postcode
Not available
Alexandra Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Pretoria
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
8.7 km
Pretoria to Midrand Similar distance
15.4 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
8.3 km
Rev Related route set
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Alexandra → Pretoria
Pretoria ↔ Alexandra
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
22.7 km
Total: 45.2 km
Midpoint 22.7 km
45.2 km 38 min
Destination Alexandra -26.10444, 28.09889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 45.2 km
Return-cycle span 90.4 km
Traversal time 38 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 37.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 22.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -25.92744, 28.14613
End -26.10444, 28.09889
Destination services

Available in Alexandra

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Alexandra
1
  • Clicks
    Modderfontein Road, 1609
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
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Questions 8
How far is Pretoria from Alexandra? +
Pretoria is about 45.2 km from Alexandra by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Alexandra? +
The drive usually takes about 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Alexandra in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Alexandra? +
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 Alexandra? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R75.64 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R76.00 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R84.26 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R84.95 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Alexandra? +
Yes. There are 4 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Alexandra
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.

Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
About 53.9 km Difference: 8.7 km
Pretoria to Midrand Similar distance
About 29.8 km Difference: 15.4 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
About 53.5 km Difference: 8.3 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
About 27.3 km Difference: 17.8 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
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