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Distance from Pretoria to E420

Pretoria to E420 is a practical regional trip, covering about 54.6 km in roughly 44 min.

N Pretoria → E420
Road distance
54.6 km
33.9 mi • 29.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
51.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.06×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
44 min
Return: 1 hr 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
44 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R91.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R91.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R101.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R102.66
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R120.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R121.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R134.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R135.46
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R158.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R159.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R176.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R178.23
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
44 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
59 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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54.6 km 44 min
Start Pretoria
Finish E420
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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. Continue straight
    15.1 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M31
    0.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards M31
    0.1 km
  11. Continue straight onto Houghton Drive
    0.6 km
  12. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  13. Turn right onto Carse O'Gowrie Road
    0.6 km
  14. Continue straight onto Saint Andrews Road
    0.4 km
  15. Turn left onto Queens Road
    0.9 km
  16. Turn right
    0.1 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
27.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
22 min • 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pretoria → E420
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pretoria
Destination area Arrival
E420, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pretoria → E420
Pretoria Origin postcode
Not available
E420 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 Overlapping province
0.7 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
1.1 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
24.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
E420 → Pretoria
Pretoria ↔ E420
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
27.4 km
Total: 54.6 km
Midpoint 27.4 km
54.6 km 44 min
Destination E420 -26.18856, 28.04302

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 54.6 km
Return-cycle span 109.2 km
Traversal time 44 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 31.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 27.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -25.96738, 28.13034
End -26.18856, 28.04302
Destination services

Available in E420

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around E420
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around E420
6
  • Ackermans
    Shop 0003 Jorissen Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Truworths
    23 Jorissen Street, Johannesburg
  • Spitz
    46 Plein Street, Johannesburg, 2000
  • sportscene
    42 Plein Street, Johannesburg, 2000
  • Tekkie town
    221 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Ackermans
    221 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Johannesburg, 2001
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around E420
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around E420
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 5 nearby matches around E420
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around E420
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around E420
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around E420
6
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Questions 8
How far is Pretoria from E420? +
Pretoria is about 54.6 km from E420 by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to E420? +
The drive usually takes about 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to E420 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to E420? +
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 E420? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R91.42 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R91.85 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R101.84 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R102.66 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to E420? +
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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Towns along the route

Church Square
From Pretoria To E420
Bank Lane
From Pretoria To E420
Johannesburg
From Pretoria To E420
Krugersdorp
From Pretoria To E420

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
E420, Gauteng
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 Overlapping province
About 53.9 km Difference: 0.7 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
About 53.5 km Difference: 1.1 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
About 29.8 km Difference: 24.8 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
About 27.3 km Difference: 27.3 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
About 19.9 km Difference: 34.7 km

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