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Distance from Pretoria to Field

Pretoria to Field is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 538.5 km in roughly 6 hrs 13 min.

N Pretoria → Field
Road distance
538.5 km
334.6 mi • 290.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
481.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 13 min
Return: 12 hrs 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 13 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R901.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R905.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,004.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,012.36
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,189.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,195.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,325.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,335.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,565.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,572.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,743.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,757.57
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Field
16.7°C
Slight rain showers
Feels like Perceived temperature
17.4°C
Day range High / low
H 18° • L 12°
Rain chance Today's probability
30%
Wind 10m wind speed
10 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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538.5 km 6 hrs 13 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Field
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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
    412.8 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.7 km
  14. Turn right onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.4 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Howick Road
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  17. Turn right onto Victoria Road
    1.3 km
  18. Turn left onto Pine Street North
    0.7 km
  19. Continue straight onto Selby Msimang Road
    1.5 km
  20. Turn left onto French Road
    0.4 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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
269.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 6 min • 3 hrs 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pretoria → Field
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pretoria
Destination area Arrival
Field, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pretoria → Field
Pretoria Origin postcode
Not available
Field 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
262.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
245.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
166.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Field → Pretoria
Pretoria ↔ Field
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
269.8 km
Total: 538.5 km
Midpoint 269.8 km
538.5 km 6 hrs 13 min
Destination Field -29.62097, 30.37489

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 538.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,077.0 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 13 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 269.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -27.89394, 28.96151
End -29.62097, 30.37489
Destination services

Available in Field

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Service groups 5
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Field
6
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Field
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Field
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Field
6
  • Quickshop
    171 West Street, Pietermaritzburg
  • Quickshop
    299 Moses Mabhida Road, Pietermaritzburg
  • Checkers
    Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Quickshop
    381 Boshoff Street, Pietermaritzburg
  • Pick'n'Pay
    121 Church Street, 3201
  • Bonjour
    75 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Field
3
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Field? +
Pretoria is about 538.5 km from Field by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Field? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Field in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Field? +
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 Field? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R901.47 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R905.73 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,004.22 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,012.36 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Field? +
Yes. There are 35 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 Field
Bank Lane
From Pretoria To Field
Johannesburg
From Pretoria To Field
Krugersdorp
From Pretoria To Field
: Germiston
From Pretoria To Field
Durban
From Pretoria To Field
Roodepoort
From Pretoria To Field
Bloemfontein
From Pretoria To Field
ern Bypass
From Pretoria To Field

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Field, 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: 262.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 245.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 166.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 299.9 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 383.3 km

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