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Distance from Pretoria to Elba Circle

Pretoria to Elba Circle is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,015.4 km in roughly 11 hrs 31 min.

N Pretoria → Elba Circle
Road distance
1,015.4 km
630.9 mi • 548.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
808.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
37
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 31 min
Return: 23 hrs 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
11 hrs 31 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,699.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,707.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,893.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,908.87
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,242.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,253.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,498.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,518.65
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,951.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,964.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,287.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,314.01
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
11 hrs 31 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
11 hrs 46 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,015.4 km 11 hrs 31 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Elba Circle
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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
    389.5 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  14. Turn left
    2.4 km
  15. Turn right
    122.1 km
  16. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  17. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    162.9 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  21. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    2.8 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  25. Continue
    173.4 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  27. Continue
    2.1 km
  28. Turn right towards N2
    0.4 km
  29. Merge slight right
    6.0 km
  30. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.6 km
  31. Turn left onto Main Road
    1.8 km
  32. Continue straight onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.8 km
  33. Turn right onto Woolwash Road
    2.4 km
  34. Turn left onto Buffalo Pass
    0.5 km
  35. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  36. Continue slight left onto Elba Circle
    0.2 km
  37. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
508.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 45 min • 5 hrs 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pretoria → Elba Circle
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pretoria
Destination area Arrival
Elba Circle, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pretoria → Elba Circle
Pretoria Origin postcode
Not available
Elba Circle Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
643.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
722.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
739.0 km
Rev Related route set
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Elba Circle → Pretoria
Pretoria ↔ Elba Circle
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
508.5 km
Total: 1,015.4 km
Midpoint 508.5 km
1,015.4 km 11 hrs 31 min
Destination Elba Circle -33.00714, 27.84224

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,015.4 km
Return-cycle span 2,030.8 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 37
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 508.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -29.59144, 26.18827
End -33.00714, 27.84224
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Elba Circle
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Elba Circle
6
  • PEP
    Main Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Kingons
    82 Queen Street
  • JetStores
    JetStores, Caxton Street, North End, Buffalo City Ward 47, KuGompo (East London), Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, 5201, South Africa
  • Woolworths
    Surrey Road, East London, 5247
  • PEP
    East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    East London, 5201, Western Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Elba Circle
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Elba Circle
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Elba Circle
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Elba Circle
1
  • Clicks
    Amalinda Main Road, East London, 5252
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Elba Circle
1
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Elba Circle? +
Pretoria is about 1,015.4 km from Elba Circle by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Elba Circle? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Elba Circle 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 Elba Circle? +
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 Elba Circle? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,699.78 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,707.82 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,893.52 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,908.87 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Elba Circle? +
Yes. There are 15 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 Elba Circle
Bank Lane
From Pretoria To Elba Circle
Johannesburg
From Pretoria To Elba Circle
Krugersdorp
From Pretoria To Elba Circle
: Soweto
From Pretoria To Elba Circle
Kimberley
From Pretoria To Elba Circle
Bloemfontein
From Pretoria To Elba Circle
ern Bypass
From Pretoria To Elba Circle
: Aliwal
From Pretoria To Elba Circle
London
From Pretoria To Elba Circle

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Elba Circle, Eastern Cape
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.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 643.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 722.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 739.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 776.8 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 836.8 km

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