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Distance from Pretoria to Market Square

Pretoria to Market Square is a short everyday drive, covering about 8.9 km in roughly 13 min.

N Pretoria → Market Square
Road distance
8.9 km
5.5 mi • 4.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
3.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
2.55×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 min
Return: 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
13 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
40.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R14.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R14.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R16.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R16.68
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R19.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R19.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R21.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R22.01
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R25.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R25.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R28.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R28.96
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
13 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
28 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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8.9 km 13 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Market Square
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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
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Paul Kruger Street
    0.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Francis Baard Street
    0.2 km
  7. Turn right onto Thabo Sehume Street
    1.6 km
  8. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    1.4 km
  9. Continue straight onto Fountains Circle
    0.1 km
  10. Continue slight right onto Fountains Circle
    0.1 km
  11. Turn right onto Christina de Wit Avenue towards M7: Proclamation Hill
    1.1 km
  12. Turn right onto Eeufees Road
    2.5 km
  13. Turn sharp right
    0.2 km
  14. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  15. Turn right
    0.7 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
4.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 min • 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pretoria → Market Square
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pretoria
Destination area Arrival
Market Square, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pretoria → Market Square
Pretoria Origin postcode
Not available
Market Square Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Centurion
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Centurion Overlapping province
4.4 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
11.0 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
20.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Market Square → Pretoria
Pretoria ↔ Market Square
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
4.4 km
Total: 8.9 km
Midpoint 4.4 km
8.9 km 13 min
Destination Market Square -25.77523, 28.17581

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 8.9 km
Return-cycle span 17.7 km
Traversal time 13 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 180.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 4.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -25.77466, 28.19537
End -25.77523, 28.17581
Destination services

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Market Square
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Market Square
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Market Square
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Market Square
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Market Square
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Market Square
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 3 nearby matches around Market Square
3
  • Clicks
    Bosman Street
  • Clicks
    Pretorius Street, Pretoria
  • Dis-Chem
    Shop B03 Kirkness Street, Pretoria, 0002
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Market Square
6
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Questions 8
How far is Pretoria from Market Square? +
Pretoria is about 8.9 km from Market Square by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Market Square? +
The drive usually takes about 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Market Square in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Market Square? +
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 Market Square? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R14.85 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R14.92 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R16.54 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R16.68 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Market Square? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Church Square
From Pretoria To Market Square
Bank Lane
From Pretoria To Market Square
Fountains Circle
From Pretoria To Market Square
: Proclamation Hill
From Pretoria To Market Square
Centurion
From Pretoria To Market Square

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Market Square, Gauteng
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 Centurion Overlapping province
About 13.2 km Difference: 4.4 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
About 19.9 km Difference: 11.0 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
About 29.8 km Difference: 20.9 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
About 27.3 km Difference: 18.5 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
About 53.9 km Difference: 45.0 km

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