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Distance from Pretoria to Mbekweni

Pretoria to Mbekweni is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 685.3 km in roughly 8 hrs 26 min.

N Pretoria → Mbekweni
Road distance
685.3 km
425.8 mi • 370.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
520.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 26 min
Return: 16 hrs 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 26 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,147.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,152.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,277.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,288.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,513.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,520.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,686.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,699.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,991.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,001.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,218.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,236.58
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
8 hrs 26 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
8 hrs 41 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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685.3 km 8 hrs 26 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Mbekweni
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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 1st exit onto Rudolf Greyling
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Rudolf Greyling
    8.6 km
  17. Turn slight left towards M12
    0.1 km
  18. Go straight onto Doctor Belcher Road
    5.4 km
  19. Continue straight
    101.4 km
  20. Continue straight
    56.1 km
  21. Turn left onto Ralph Street
    1.5 km
  22. Turn left
    44.2 km
  23. Turn left
    15.2 km
  24. Turn left
    4.7 km
  25. Turn left
    0.1 km
  26. Turn right
    0.7 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.9 km
  28. Turn right
    0.3 km
  29. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  30. Turn left
    0.2 km
  31. Turn right
    0.1 km
  32. 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
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
343.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 13 min • 4 hrs 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pretoria → Mbekweni
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pretoria
Destination area Arrival
Mbekweni
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pretoria → Mbekweni
Pretoria Origin postcode
Not available
Mbekweni 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
392.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
408.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
312.8 km
Rev Related route set
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Mbekweni → Pretoria
Pretoria ↔ Mbekweni
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
343.2 km
Total: 685.3 km
Midpoint 343.2 km
685.3 km 8 hrs 26 min
Destination Mbekweni -30.37997, 27.47773

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 685.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,370.6 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 26 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 343.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -28.50644, 26.99463
End -30.37997, 27.47773
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Mbekweni? +
Pretoria is about 685.3 km from Mbekweni by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Mbekweni? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Mbekweni in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Mbekweni? +
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 Mbekweni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,147.16 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,152.59 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,277.91 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,288.27 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Mbekweni? +
Yes. There are 15 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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 Mbekweni
Bank Lane
From Pretoria To Mbekweni
Johannesburg
From Pretoria To Mbekweni
Krugersdorp
From Pretoria To Mbekweni
: Soweto
From Pretoria To Mbekweni
Kimberley
From Pretoria To Mbekweni
Bloemfontein
From Pretoria To Mbekweni
ern Bypass
From Pretoria To Mbekweni
: Mangaung
From Pretoria To Mbekweni
Bram Fischer
From Pretoria To Mbekweni

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mbekweni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
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Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
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Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 312.8 km
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