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Distance from Pretoria to Vaillant

Pretoria to Vaillant is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,440.0 km in roughly 15 hrs 50 min.

N Pretoria → Vaillant
Road distance
1,440.0 km
894.8 mi • 777.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,291.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 50 min
Return: 31 hrs 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
15 hrs 50 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,410.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,421.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,685.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,707.10
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,180.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,195.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,543.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,571.87
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,185.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,204.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,662.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,699.83
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Vaillant
17.2°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
15.8°C
Day range High / low
H 20° • L 17°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
12 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,440.0 km 15 hrs 50 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Vaillant
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Start point
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
    0.6 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
    915.9 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  15. Continue straight
    28.7 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R44: Wellington
    0.5 km
  17. Turn left
    17.2 km
  18. Continue straight onto Strand Road
    4.7 km
  19. Continue straight onto Broadway Boulevard
    11.3 km
  20. Turn right onto Main Road towards Heldervue
    0.2 km
  21. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  22. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right
    0.1 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Thunberg Avenue
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto Thunberg Avenue
    0.0 km
  26. Keep slight right at the fork onto Thunberg Avenue
    0.2 km
  27. Turn right onto Vaillant
    0.1 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 19
Known total R590.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 19 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
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
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
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
720.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 55 min • 7 hrs 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pretoria → Vaillant
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pretoria
Destination area Arrival
Vaillant, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pretoria → Vaillant
Pretoria Origin postcode
Not available
Vaillant 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
1,067.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,146.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,163.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Vaillant → Pretoria
Pretoria ↔ Vaillant
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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
720.4 km
Total: 1,440.0 km
Midpoint 720.4 km
1,440.0 km 15 hrs 50 min
Destination Vaillant -34.06946, 18.81837

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,440.0 km
Return-cycle span 2,880.0 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 50 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 720.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -30.94038, 24.71746
End -34.06946, 18.81837
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Vaillant
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Vaillant
6
  • Mr Price
    Drama Street, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130
  • PEP
    Cape Town, 7130, Western Cape
  • Choice Clothing
    103 Main Road, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130
  • Ackermans
    99 Main Road, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130
  • PEP
    Cape Town, 7130, Western Cape
  • Ackermans
    13 Main Road, Strand, Cape Town, 7140
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Vaillant
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Vaillant
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Vaillant
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Vaillant
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Vaillant
2
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Vaillant? +
Pretoria is about 1,440.0 km from Vaillant by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Vaillant? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Vaillant 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 Vaillant? +
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 Vaillant? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,410.58 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,421.98 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,685.33 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,707.10 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Vaillant? +
Yes. There are 19 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 Vaillant
Bank Lane
From Pretoria To Vaillant
Johannesburg
From Pretoria To Vaillant
Krugersdorp
From Pretoria To Vaillant
: Soweto
From Pretoria To Vaillant
Kimberley
From Pretoria To Vaillant
Bloemfontein
From Pretoria To Vaillant
ern Bypass
From Pretoria To Vaillant
: Cape Town
From Pretoria To Vaillant
: Wellington
From Pretoria To Vaillant

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Vaillant, 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: 1,067.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,146.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,163.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,201.4 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 1,278.5 km

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