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Distance from Pretoria to Frankfort

Pretoria to Frankfort is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 199.7 km in roughly 2 hrs 14 min.

N Pretoria → Frankfort
Road distance
199.7 km
124.1 mi • 107.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
173.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 14 min
Return: 4 hrs 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 14 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R334.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R335.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R372.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R375.46
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R441.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R443.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R491.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R495.40
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R580.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R583.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R646.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R651.84
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 14 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 29 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

199.7 km 2 hrs 14 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Frankfort
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head east 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, R104
    0.6 km
  5. Turn left onto Sophie de Bruyn Street, R101
    1.7 km
  6. Keep right onto Ben Schoeman Highway, N14
    33.6 km
  7. Keep left
    0.3 km
  8. Keep left
    22.8 km
  9. Keep left onto N3
    58.8 km
  10. Keep left onto N3
    47.2 km
  11. Keep left
    1.0 km
  12. Turn right onto R26
    28.9 km
  13. Turn right onto R26, R34
    1.8 km
  14. Turn right onto Beckwith Street
    1.9 km
  15. Turn left onto Princess Street
    0.4 km
  16. Turn left onto Markt Street
    0.0 km
  17. Turn right onto Princess Street
    0.2 km
  18. Turn left onto Nieuw Street
    0.0 km
  19. Arrive at Nieuw Street, on the right
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 10 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 -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
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
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
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
99.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 7 min • 1 hr 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pretoria → Frankfort
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pretoria
Destination area Arrival
Frankfort
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pretoria → Frankfort
Pretoria Origin postcode
Not available
Frankfort 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
38.2 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
45.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
76.7 km
Rev Related route set
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Frankfort → Pretoria
Pretoria ↔ Frankfort
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
99.9 km
Total: 199.7 km
Midpoint 99.9 km
199.7 km 2 hrs 14 min
Destination Frankfort -27.27879, 28.49783

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 199.7 km
Return-cycle span 399.4 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 14 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 9.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 99.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -26.50036, 28.38171
End -27.27879, 28.49783
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Frankfort? +
Pretoria is about 199.7 km from Frankfort by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Frankfort? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Frankfort in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Frankfort? +
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 Frankfort? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R334.33 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R335.92 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R372.44 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R375.46 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Frankfort? +
Yes. There are 23 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 Frankfort
Bank Lane
From Pretoria To Frankfort

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Frankfort
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: 38.2 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 45.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 76.7 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 64.3 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 99.3 km Difference: 100.4 km

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