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Distance from Pretoria to Plettenberg Bay

Pretoria to Plettenberg Bay is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,191.9 km in roughly 14 hrs 6 min.

N Pretoria → Plettenberg Bay
Road distance
1,191.9 km
740.6 mi • 643.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,033.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 6 min
Return: 28 hrs 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
14 hrs 6 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
15 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,995.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,004.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,222.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,240.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,632.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,645.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,932.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,956.57
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,464.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,480.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,858.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,890.22
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
14 hrs 6 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
14 hrs 21 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,191.9 km 14 hrs 6 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Plettenberg Bay
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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
    603.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  14. Merge slight right
    197.3 km
  15. Turn right onto Caledon Street
    0.2 km
  16. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.1 km
  17. Continue left onto Church Street
    230.8 km
  18. Turn left
    3.1 km
  19. Turn left onto Queen Street
    9.8 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.5 km
  21. Turn left
    35.7 km
  22. Keep slight left at the fork
    30.9 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.2 km
  24. Continue
    0.1 km
  25. Continue straight onto Beacon Way
    1.1 km
  26. Continue straight onto Main Street
    0.3 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Hill Street
    0.0 km
  28. Continue onto Hill Street
    0.1 km
  29. Turn right onto Toplis Street
    0.1 km
  30. 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
596.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 3 min • 7 hrs 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pretoria → Plettenberg Bay
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pretoria
Destination area Arrival
Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pretoria → Plettenberg Bay
Pretoria Origin postcode
Not available
Plettenberg Bay Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
819.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
898.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
915.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Plettenberg Bay → Pretoria
Pretoria ↔ Plettenberg Bay
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
596.8 km
Total: 1,191.9 km
Midpoint 596.8 km
1,191.9 km 14 hrs 6 min
Destination Plettenberg Bay -34.05278, 23.36944

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,191.9 km
Return-cycle span 2,383.9 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 6 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 596.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -30.30593, 25.71626
End -34.05278, 23.36944
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Plettenberg Bay
1
  • Murray High School
    Murray High School, Skosana Street, Bitou Ward 6, Bitou Local Municipality, Garden Route District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Plettenberg Bay
6
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Plettenberg Bay
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Plettenberg Bay
1
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Plettenberg Bay
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Plettenberg Bay
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Plettenberg Bay
2
Destination brief

Travelling to Plettenberg Bay

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Garden Route beach base
Standout Beaches, adventure and a polished coast stay
Plettenberg Bay pairs long beaches with outdoor adventure and a more polished holiday feel, making it one of the strongest leisure stops on the Garden Route.
Best for Who this destination suits
Beach holiday Outdoor adventure Garden Route stop Family coast trip
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The experience changes between central Plett, Robberg-side stays, Keurbooms-side accommodation and properties further inland toward the N2.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Destination facts Quick reference details
Official Plett Tourism covers accommodation, restaurants, activities, festivals and events
Strong year-round outdoor appeal
Well placed between Garden Route coast and Tsitsikamma direction
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Plettenberg Bay? +
Pretoria is about 1,191.9 km from Plettenberg Bay by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Plettenberg Bay? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Plettenberg Bay 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 Plettenberg Bay? +
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 Plettenberg Bay? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,995.32 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,004.76 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,222.74 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,240.77 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Plettenberg Bay? +
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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Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape
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.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 819.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 898.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 915.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 953.4 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 1,030.4 km

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