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Distance from Pretoria to Cliff

Pretoria to Cliff is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 551.6 km in roughly 6 hrs 55 min.

N Pretoria → Cliff
Road distance
551.6 km
342.8 mi • 297.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
451.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 55 min
Return: 13 hrs 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 55 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R923.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R927.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,028.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,037.00
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,218.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,224.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,357.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,368.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,603.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,610.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,785.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,800.35
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Cliff
10.5°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
8.4°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
9 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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551.6 km 6 hrs 55 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Cliff
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Start point
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
    0.6 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. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    385.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Currys Post
    0.4 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right
    5.9 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.2 km
  16. Turn left
    16.1 km
  17. Go straight
    19.0 km
  18. Turn right
    6.2 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 35
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 35 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
276.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 27 min • 3 hrs 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pretoria → Cliff
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pretoria
Destination area Arrival
Cliff, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pretoria → Cliff
Pretoria Origin postcode
Not available
Cliff 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
275.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
258.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
179.2 km
Rev Related route set
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Cliff → Pretoria
Pretoria ↔ Cliff
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
276.3 km
Total: 551.6 km
Midpoint 276.3 km
551.6 km 6 hrs 55 min
Destination Cliff -29.52981, 29.83861

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 551.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,103.2 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 276.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -27.95026, 28.97415
End -29.52981, 29.83861
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Cliff? +
Pretoria is about 551.6 km from Cliff by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Cliff? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Cliff 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 Cliff? +
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 Cliff? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R923.41 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R927.78 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,028.66 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,037.00 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Cliff? +
Yes. There are 35 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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Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cliff, KwaZulu-Natal
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: 275.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 258.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 179.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 313.0 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 396.4 km

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