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Distance from Pretoria to Hamilton

Pretoria to Hamilton is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 456.6 km in roughly 5 hrs 6 min.

N Pretoria → Hamilton
Road distance
456.6 km
283.7 mi • 246.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
426.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 6 min
Return: 10 hrs 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 6 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R764.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R768.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R851.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R858.43
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,008.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,013.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,123.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,132.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,327.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,333.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,478.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,490.32
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 6 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 21 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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456.6 km 5 hrs 6 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Hamilton
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Destination
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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
    364.3 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M30: Mangaung
    0.9 km
  14. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    3.5 km
  17. Continue straight onto East Burger Street
    0.9 km
  18. Turn right onto Douglas Street
    0.2 km
  19. Turn left onto Oliver Tambo
    5.4 km
  20. Turn left onto Tannery Street
    0.7 km
  21. Turn right
    0.1 km
  22. 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 N12
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
228.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 33 min • 2 hrs 33 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pretoria → Hamilton
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pretoria
Destination area Arrival
Hamilton
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pretoria → Hamilton
Pretoria Origin postcode
Not available
Hamilton Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
163.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
180.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
84.2 km
Rev Related route set
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Hamilton → Pretoria
Pretoria ↔ Hamilton
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
228.8 km
Total: 456.6 km
Midpoint 228.8 km
456.6 km 5 hrs 6 min
Destination Hamilton -29.16639, 26.22698

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 456.6 km
Return-cycle span 913.3 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 6 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 228.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -27.54363, 27.29304
End -29.16639, 26.22698
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Hamilton
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Hamilton
6
  • PEP
    Manguang, Free State
  • PEP
    Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
  • D.K. Bridal Boutique
    52 Pasteur Avenue, Bloemfontein, 9301
  • PEP
    Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
  • PEP
    Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
  • Spitz
    Bloemfontein
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Hamilton
2
  • Nedbank
    Henry Street, Bloemfontein
  • FNB
    Nelson Mandela Drive
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Hamilton
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Hamilton
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Hamilton
4
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Hamilton? +
Pretoria is about 456.6 km from Hamilton by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Hamilton? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Hamilton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Hamilton? +
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 Hamilton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R764.40 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R768.01 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R851.52 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R858.43 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Hamilton? +
Yes. There are 15 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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Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Hamilton
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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 Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 163.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 180.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 84.2 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 295.1 km
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