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Distance from Pretoria to Shatale

Pretoria to Shatale is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 421.8 km in roughly 5 hrs 18 min.

N Pretoria → Shatale
Road distance
421.8 km
262.1 mi • 227.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
305.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
40
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 18 min
Return: 10 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 18 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R706.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R709.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R786.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R792.94
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R931.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R936.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,037.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,046.24
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,225.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,231.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,365.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,376.63
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 18 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 33 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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421.8 km 5 hrs 18 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Shatale
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Nana Sita Street
    1.0 km
  7. Go straight onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    0.1 km
  8. Turn right onto Francis Baard Street
    5.9 km
  9. Go straight
    2.0 km
  10. Continue straight
    217.5 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  12. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  14. Merge slight right
    26.7 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R37
    0.5 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right onto Sabie Road
    0.7 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  18. Continue
    0.3 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    0.8 km
  21. Turn left onto Madiba Drive
    15.1 km
  22. Turn left onto Danie Joubert Street
    0.3 km
  23. Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street
    1.1 km
  24. Turn left
    2.3 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  26. Continue
    41.0 km
  27. Turn left
    30.8 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  29. Continue
    0.7 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  31. Continue
    0.4 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  33. Continue
    8.9 km
  34. Turn left onto Shatale
    1.6 km
  35. Turn left
    0.2 km
  36. Turn right
    0.6 km
  37. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  38. Turn left
    0.4 km
  39. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  40. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R612.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
210.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 39 min • 2 hrs 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pretoria → Shatale
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pretoria
Destination area Arrival
Shatale, Mpumalanga
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pretoria → Shatale
Pretoria Origin postcode
Not available
Shatale Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
145.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
128.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
49.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Shatale → Pretoria
Pretoria ↔ Shatale
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Pretoria to Durban Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
210.9 km
Total: 421.8 km
Midpoint 210.9 km
421.8 km 5 hrs 18 min
Destination Shatale -24.79444, 31.04133

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 421.8 km
Return-cycle span 843.6 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 40
Maneuver density 9.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 210.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -25.71511, 30.16810
End -24.79444, 31.04133
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Shatale
3
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Shatale
1
  • PEP
    Bushbuckridge, 1280, Limpopo
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Shatale
1
  • Shell
    Main Road, 1280, Mpumalanga
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Shatale
4
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Shatale? +
Pretoria is about 421.8 km from Shatale by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Shatale? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Shatale in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Shatale? +
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 Shatale? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R706.08 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R709.42 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R786.56 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R792.94 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Shatale? +
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 Shatale
Bank Lane
From Pretoria To Shatale
: Nelspruit
From Pretoria To Shatale
Mashishing
From Pretoria To Shatale
Schoemanskloof
From Pretoria To Shatale

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Shatale, Mpumalanga
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 Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 145.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 128.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 49.3 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 267.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 260.3 km

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