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Distance from Pretoria to Wits

Pretoria to Wits is a practical regional trip, covering about 54.9 km in roughly 42 min.

N Pretoria → Wits
Road distance
54.9 km
34.1 mi • 29.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
51.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
42 min
Return: 1 hr 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
42 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R91.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R92.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R102.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R103.29
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R121.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R121.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R135.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R136.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R159.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R160.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R177.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R179.32
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Wits
13.2°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
13.6°C
Day range High / low
H 19° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
78%
Wind 10m wind speed
2 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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54.9 km 42 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Wits
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    18.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M17
    0.3 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  11. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R0.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is 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
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
27.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
21 min • 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pretoria → Wits
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pretoria
Destination area Arrival
Wits, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pretoria → Wits
Pretoria Origin postcode
Not available
Wits 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
1.1 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
1.4 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
25.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Wits → Pretoria
Pretoria ↔ Wits
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
27.5 km
Total: 54.9 km
Midpoint 27.5 km
54.9 km 42 min
Destination Wits -26.18691, 28.02991

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 54.9 km
Return-cycle span 109.9 km
Traversal time 42 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 21.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 27.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -25.96881, 28.12990
End -26.18691, 28.02991
Destination services

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Wits
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Wits
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Wits
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Wits
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 5 nearby matches around Wits
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Wits
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Wits
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Wits
6
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Questions 8
How far is Pretoria from Wits? +
Pretoria is about 54.9 km from Wits by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Wits? +
The drive usually takes about 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Wits in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Wits? +
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 Wits? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R91.97 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R92.41 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R102.46 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R103.29 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Wits? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Church Square
From Pretoria To Wits
Bank Lane
From Pretoria To Wits
Johannesburg
From Pretoria To Wits
Krugersdorp
From Pretoria To Wits

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Wits, 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: 1.1 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
About 53.5 km Difference: 1.4 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
About 29.8 km Difference: 25.2 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
About 27.3 km Difference: 27.6 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
About 19.9 km Difference: 35.0 km

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