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Distance from Pretoria to Construction Bypass

Pretoria to Construction Bypass is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 502.8 km in roughly 6 hrs 23 min.

N Pretoria → Construction Bypass
Road distance
502.8 km
312.4 mi • 271.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
413.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 23 min
Return: 12 hrs 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 23 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R841.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R845.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R937.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R945.29
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,110.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,115.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,237.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,247.26
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,461.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,468.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,627.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,641.14
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 23 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 38 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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502.8 km 6 hrs 23 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Construction Bypass
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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
    28.2 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    217.2 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R70: Hennenman
    0.8 km
  14. Turn left
    96.0 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn left
    34.6 km
  16. Turn right
    0.4 km
  17. Go straight
    36.1 km
  18. Take the ramp slight left
    0.1 km
  19. Merge slight right
    11.6 km
  20. Continue straight onto Mpilo Boulevard
    5.9 km
  21. Continue straight onto Main South
    0.9 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Main South
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Main South
    5.1 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Principal Highway
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto Principal Highway
    6.4 km
  26. Turn slight left
    0.6 km
  27. Go straight
    11.2 km
  28. Continue straight
    2.6 km
  29. Turn right onto Construction Bypass
    0.5 km
  30. Continue left onto Construction Bypass
    0.0 km
  31. 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 R348.00
Main toll road N12
This route includes 14 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 -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
251.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 11 min • 3 hrs 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pretoria → Construction Bypass
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pretoria
Destination area Arrival
Construction Bypass, Maseru District
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pretoria → Construction Bypass
Pretoria Origin postcode
Not available
Construction Bypass 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
209.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
226.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
130.4 km
Rev Related route set
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Construction Bypass → Pretoria
Pretoria ↔ Construction Bypass
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
251.9 km
Total: 502.8 km
Midpoint 251.9 km
502.8 km 6 hrs 23 min
Destination Construction Bypass -29.43797, 27.69331

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 502.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,005.7 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 23 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 6.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 251.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -27.73740, 27.23229
End -29.43797, 27.69331
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Construction Bypass? +
Pretoria is about 502.8 km from Construction Bypass by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Construction Bypass? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Construction Bypass in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Construction Bypass? +
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 Construction Bypass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R841.75 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R845.73 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R937.69 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R945.29 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Construction Bypass? +
Yes. There are 14 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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 Construction Bypass
Bank Lane
From Pretoria To Construction Bypass
Johannesburg
From Pretoria To Construction Bypass
Krugersdorp
From Pretoria To Construction Bypass
: Soweto
From Pretoria To Construction Bypass
Kimberley
From Pretoria To Construction Bypass
Bloemfontein
From Pretoria To Construction Bypass
ern Bypass
From Pretoria To Construction Bypass
: Hennenman
From Pretoria To Construction Bypass
Senekal
From Pretoria To Construction Bypass

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Construction Bypass, Maseru District
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: 209.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 226.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 130.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 264.3 km
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