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Distance from Pretoria to Derby

Pretoria to Derby is a practical regional trip, covering about 139.6 km in roughly 1 hr 52 min.

N Pretoria → Derby
Road distance
139.6 km
86.7 mi • 75.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
116.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 52 min
Return: 3 hrs 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 52 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R233.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R234.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R260.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R262.41
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R308.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R309.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R343.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R346.23
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R405.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R407.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R451.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R455.57
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 52 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 7 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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139.6 km 1 hr 52 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Derby
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Church Square
    0.3 km
  2. Turn right onto Paul Kruger Street
    0.1 km
  3. Continue slight right onto Palace Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Madiba Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Paul Kruger Street
    0.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Johannes Ramokhoase Street
    1.6 km
  7. Turn right onto Es'kia Mphahlele Drive West
    4.0 km
  8. Turn left towards Soshanguve
    9.9 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Rustenburg
    0.5 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4: Rustenburg
    1.7 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Platinum Highway
    82.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R104: Kroondal
    0.5 km
  13. Turn left
    0.5 km
  14. Turn right
    4.5 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    0.8 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    0.8 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    0.9 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    5.5 km
  23. Turn right
    24.7 km
  24. Turn right onto Roberts Street
    0.5 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 7
Known total R150.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
69.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
56 min • 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pretoria → Derby
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pretoria
Destination area Arrival
Derby
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pretoria → Derby
Pretoria Origin postcode
Not available
Derby Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Rustenburg to Mahikeng
3 other similar routes
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
21.9 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
40.3 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
39.4 km
Rev Related route set
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Derby → Pretoria
Pretoria ↔ Derby
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
69.8 km
Total: 139.6 km
Midpoint 69.8 km
139.6 km 1 hr 52 min
Destination Derby -25.90833, 27.04111

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 139.6 km
Return-cycle span 279.2 km
Traversal time 1 hr 52 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 17.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 69.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -25.73723, 27.61246
End -25.90833, 27.04111
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Questions 8
How far is Pretoria from Derby? +
Pretoria is about 139.6 km from Derby by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Derby? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Derby in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Derby? +
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 Derby? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R233.66 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R234.77 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R260.30 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R262.41 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Derby? +
Yes. There are 7 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. 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 Derby
Soshanguve
From Pretoria To Derby
Rustenburg
From Pretoria To Derby
Witbank
From Pretoria To Derby
Polokwane
From Pretoria To Derby
: Kroondal
From Pretoria To Derby
Buffelspoort
From Pretoria To Derby

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Derby
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.

Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 21.9 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 99.3 km Difference: 40.3 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 100.2 km Difference: 39.4 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 14.9 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 4.2 km

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