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Distance from Pretoria to Chirundu Bridge

Pretoria to Chirundu Bridge is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,414.4 km in roughly 15 hrs 31 min.

N Pretoria → Chirundu Bridge
Road distance
1,414.4 km
878.8 mi • 763.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,081.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
45
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 31 min
Return: 31 hrs 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
15 hrs 31 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,367.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,378.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,637.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,658.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,123.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,138.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,480.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,508.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,110.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,129.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,579.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,616.14
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
15 hrs 31 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
15 hrs 46 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,414.4 km 15 hrs 31 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Chirundu Bridge
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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. Take the ramp straight towards N1: Polokwane
    0.4 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Polokwane
    1.2 km
  11. Merge slight right
    142.0 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    220.6 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  14. Continue
    5.0 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    103.8 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    1.1 km
  18. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.3 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.9 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  22. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    4.1 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  24. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    280.5 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  26. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    1.2 km
  27. Continue straight onto Robert Mugabe Way
    0.9 km
  28. Turn left onto Josiah Tongogara Road
    4.2 km
  29. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    145.9 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  31. Continue
    2.5 km
  32. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.2 km
  33. Merge slight right
    131.6 km
  34. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Simon Mazorodze Road
    0.0 km
  35. Continue onto Simon Mazorodze Road
    5.0 km
  36. Take the exit ramp straight
    0.2 km
  37. Continue straight onto Abdel Gamal Nasser Road
    2.0 km
  38. Continue straight onto Prince Edward Street
    3.8 km
  39. Continue straight onto King George Road
    1.3 km
  40. Turn left onto Nemakonde Way
    6.4 km
  41. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  42. Continue
    339.5 km
  43. Keep slight left at the fork
    1.3 km
  44. Continue straight onto Chirundu Bridge
    0.2 km
  45. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 27
Known total R1,132.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 27 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
708.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 45 min • 7 hrs 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pretoria → Chirundu Bridge
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pretoria
Destination area Arrival
Chirundu Bridge, Southern Province
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pretoria → Chirundu Bridge
Pretoria Origin postcode
Not available
Chirundu Bridge Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,121.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,138.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
1,041.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Chirundu Bridge → Pretoria
Pretoria ↔ Chirundu Bridge
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
708.8 km
Total: 1,414.4 km
Midpoint 708.8 km
1,414.4 km 15 hrs 31 min
Destination Chirundu Bridge -16.03779, 28.85215

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,414.4 km
Return-cycle span 2,828.7 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 45
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 708.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -20.55601, 30.67986
End -16.03779, 28.85215
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Chirundu Bridge? +
Pretoria is about 1,414.4 km from Chirundu Bridge by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Chirundu Bridge? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Chirundu Bridge in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Chirundu Bridge? +
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 Chirundu Bridge? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,367.65 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,378.85 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,637.51 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,658.90 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Chirundu Bridge? +
Yes. There are 27 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
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

Church Square
From Pretoria To Chirundu Bridge
Bank Lane
From Pretoria To Chirundu Bridge
: Polokwane
From Pretoria To Chirundu Bridge
Rustenburg
From Pretoria To Chirundu Bridge
Johannesburg
From Pretoria To Chirundu Bridge
Robert Mugabe Way
From Pretoria To Chirundu Bridge
Nemakonde Way
From Pretoria To Chirundu Bridge

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Chirundu Bridge, Southern Province
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 Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,121.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,138.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,041.9 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 1,252.9 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 1,259.9 km

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