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Distance from Pretoria to Heilbron

Pretoria to Heilbron is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 189.7 km in roughly 2 hrs 27 min.

N Pretoria → Heilbron
Road distance
189.7 km
117.9 mi • 102.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
172.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 27 min
Return: 4 hrs 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 27 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R317.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R319.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R353.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R356.59
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R418.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R420.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R466.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R470.50
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R551.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R553.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R614.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R619.08
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Heilbron
13.6°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
13.7°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
68%
Wind 10m wind speed
5 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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189.7 km 2 hrs 27 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Heilbron
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Destination
Driving route
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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. 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 right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    4.1 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R59: Alberton (south)
    0.4 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards R59: Alberton
    1.3 km
  14. Merge slight right
    56.4 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Vanderbijlpark
    0.9 km
  16. Turn left
    2.1 km
  17. Turn right
    13.0 km
  18. Turn left
    50.3 km
  19. Turn left
    1.4 km
  20. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right onto Heil Street
    0.3 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 9 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 -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 -26.187, 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
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
95.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 13 min • 1 hr 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pretoria → Heilbron
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pretoria
Destination area Arrival
Heilbron
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pretoria → Heilbron
Pretoria Origin postcode
Not available
Heilbron 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
28.2 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
35.2 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
54.3 km
Rev Related route set
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Heilbron → Pretoria
Pretoria ↔ Heilbron
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
95.1 km
Total: 189.7 km
Midpoint 95.1 km
189.7 km 2 hrs 27 min
Destination Heilbron -27.28639, 27.96944

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 189.7 km
Return-cycle span 379.4 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 27 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 11.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 95.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -26.52108, 28.03347
End -27.28639, 27.96944
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Heilbron? +
Pretoria is about 189.7 km from Heilbron by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Heilbron? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Heilbron in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Heilbron? +
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 Heilbron? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R317.53 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R319.03 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R353.72 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R356.59 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Heilbron? +
Yes. There are 12 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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Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Heilbron
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: 28.2 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 35.2 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 54.3 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 99.3 km Difference: 90.4 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 100.2 km Difference: 89.5 km

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