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Distance from Pretoria to Lughawe

Pretoria to Lughawe is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 453.7 km in roughly 5 hrs 3 min.

N Pretoria → Lughawe
Road distance
453.7 km
281.9 mi • 244.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
416.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 3 min
Return: 10 hrs 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 3 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R759.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R763.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R846.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R852.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,002.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,006.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,116.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,125.38
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,318.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,324.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,468.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,480.76
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Lughawe
8.7°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
6.4°C
Day range High / low
H 20° • L 7°
Rain chance Today's probability
33%
Wind 10m wind speed
8 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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453.7 km 5 hrs 3 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Lughawe
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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 1st exit onto Rudolf Greyling
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Rudolf Greyling
    2.9 km
  17. Take the ramp slight left towards N8
    0.7 km
  18. Merge slight right
    1.9 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Busamed Bram Fischer International Airport Hospital
    0.6 km
  20. Turn left
    0.5 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    0.5 km
  23. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  25. Continue
    0.2 km
  26. Turn left
    0.3 km
  27. Turn left
    0.0 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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
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
227.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 31 min • 2 hrs 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pretoria → Lughawe
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pretoria
Destination area Arrival
Lughawe, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pretoria → Lughawe
Pretoria Origin postcode
Not available
Lughawe 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
160.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
177.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
81.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Lughawe → Pretoria
Pretoria ↔ Lughawe
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
227.3 km
Total: 453.7 km
Midpoint 227.3 km
453.7 km 5 hrs 3 min
Destination Lughawe -29.09224, 26.29666

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 453.7 km
Return-cycle span 907.4 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 6.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 227.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -27.53236, 27.30085
End -29.09224, 26.29666
Destination services

Available in Lughawe

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 5 nearby matches around Lughawe
5
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Lughawe
1
  • PEP
    Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Lughawe
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Lughawe
6
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Lughawe? +
Pretoria is about 453.7 km from Lughawe by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Lughawe? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Lughawe in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Lughawe? +
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 Lughawe? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R759.49 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R763.09 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R846.06 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R852.92 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Lughawe? +
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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Towns along the route

Church Square
From Pretoria To Lughawe
Bank Lane
From Pretoria To Lughawe
Johannesburg
From Pretoria To Lughawe
Krugersdorp
From Pretoria To Lughawe
: Soweto
From Pretoria To Lughawe
Kimberley
From Pretoria To Lughawe
Bloemfontein
From Pretoria To Lughawe
ern Bypass
From Pretoria To Lughawe
: Mangaung
From Pretoria To Lughawe
Bram Fischer
From Pretoria To Lughawe

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Lughawe, Free State
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.

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Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
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Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 81.3 km
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About 161.5 km Difference: 292.2 km
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