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Distance from Pretoria to Ventersdorp

Pretoria to Ventersdorp is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 170.7 km in roughly 2 hrs 9 min.

N Pretoria → Ventersdorp
Road distance
170.7 km
106.1 mi • 92.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
150.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 9 min
Return: 4 hrs 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 9 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R285.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R287.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R318.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R320.86
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R376.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R378.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R419.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R423.36
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R496.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R498.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R552.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R557.05
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Ventersdorp
14.8°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
15.0°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 15°
Rain chance Today's probability
68%
Wind 10m wind speed
8 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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170.7 km 2 hrs 9 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Ventersdorp
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Destination
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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
    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
    41.5 km
  12. Turn right
    10.2 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.7 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14
    0.1 km
  15. Merge slight right
    98.5 km
  16. Take the exit ramp right
    0.6 km
  17. Turn right onto Hendrik Potgieter Street
    1.6 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.4 km
  19. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    0.2 km
  20. Continue make a U-turn onto Voortrekker Street
    0.0 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N1
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
85.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 4 min • 1 hr 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pretoria → Ventersdorp
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pretoria
Destination area Arrival
Ventersdorp
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pretoria → Ventersdorp
Pretoria Origin postcode
Not available
Ventersdorp Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Rustenburg to Mahikeng
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Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
9.2 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
16.2 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
71.4 km
Rev Related route set
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Pretoria ↔ Ventersdorp
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
85.3 km
Total: 170.7 km
Midpoint 85.3 km
170.7 km 2 hrs 9 min
Destination Ventersdorp -26.31647, 26.82273

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 170.7 km
Return-cycle span 341.4 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 9 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 12.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 85.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -26.11679, 27.61460
End -26.31647, 26.82273
Destination services

Available in Ventersdorp

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Service groups 2
Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Ventersdorp
1
  • Shell
    Carmichael Street
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Ventersdorp
1
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Questions 8
How far is Pretoria from Ventersdorp? +
Pretoria is about 170.7 km from Ventersdorp by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Ventersdorp? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Ventersdorp in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Ventersdorp? +
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 Ventersdorp? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R285.72 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R287.07 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R318.28 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R320.86 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Ventersdorp? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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
Ventersdorp
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.

Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 9.2 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 16.2 km
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Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 100.2 km Difference: 70.5 km
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