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Distance from Pretoria to Somerset

Pretoria to Somerset is a practical regional trip, covering about 56.9 km in roughly 47 min.

N Pretoria → Somerset
Road distance
56.9 km
35.4 mi • 30.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
44.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
47 min
Return: 1 hr 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
47 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R95.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R95.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R106.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R107.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R125.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R126.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R140.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R141.25
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R165.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R166.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R184.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R185.86
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
47 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 2 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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56.9 km 47 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Somerset
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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
    12.9 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Krugersdorp
    0.3 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Krugersdorp
    0.7 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards N14: Krugersdorp
    0.4 km
  11. Merge slight right
    27.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512: Randburg
    0.6 km
  13. Turn left onto Malibongwe Drive
    7.5 km
  14. Turn right onto Northumberland Avenue
    3.6 km
  15. Turn left onto Apollo Road
    0.3 km
  16. Turn right onto Taurus Road
    0.3 km
  17. Turn left
    0.0 km
  18. Turn right
    0.0 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N1
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N1 N1 N1 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
28.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
23 min • 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pretoria → Somerset
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pretoria
Destination area Arrival
Somerset, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pretoria → Somerset
Pretoria Origin postcode
Not available
Somerset Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Pretoria
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
3.1 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
3.4 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
27.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Somerset → Pretoria
Pretoria ↔ Somerset
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
28.5 km
Total: 56.9 km
Midpoint 28.5 km
56.9 km 47 min
Destination Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 56.9 km
Return-cycle span 113.9 km
Traversal time 47 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 33.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 28.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -25.90310, 28.05927
End -26.07500, 27.93722
Destination services

Available in Somerset

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Somerset
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Somerset
5
  • Woolworths
    Northumberland Avenue, Johannesburg, 2194
  • PEP
    John Voster Street, Johannesburg, 2156, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg, 2195, Gauteng
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Struben Valley, 1735, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Somerset
2
  • FNB
    Olievenhout Avenue, Johannesburg
  • Capitec Bank
    Pretoria Avenue, Johannesburg, 2125
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Somerset
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Somerset
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Somerset
1
  • Clicks
    Blueberry Street Blueberry Square, Roodepoort, 2040
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Somerset
1
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Questions 8
How far is Pretoria from Somerset? +
Pretoria is about 56.9 km from Somerset by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Somerset? +
The drive usually takes about 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Somerset in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Somerset? +
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 Somerset? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R95.33 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R95.78 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R106.19 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R107.05 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Somerset? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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
Somerset, 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.

Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
About 53.9 km Difference: 3.1 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
About 53.5 km Difference: 3.4 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
About 29.8 km Difference: 27.2 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
About 27.3 km Difference: 29.6 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
About 19.9 km Difference: 37.0 km

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