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Distance from Shell Select 3201 Kwazulu Natal to Pretoria

Shell Select 3201 Kwazulu Natal to Pretoria is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 525.8 km in roughly 6 hrs 2 min.

N Shell Select 3201 Kwazulu Natal → Pretoria
Road distance
525.8 km
326.7 mi • 283.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
471.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 2 min
Return: 12 hrs 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 2 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R880.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R884.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R980.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R988.40
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,161.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,166.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,293.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,304.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,528.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,535.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,702.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,715.97
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Pretoria
15.7°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
16.8°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 16°
Rain chance Today's probability
88%
Wind 10m wind speed
4 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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525.8 km 6 hrs 2 min
Start Shell Select 3201 Kwazulu Natal
Finish Pretoria
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Hilton Avenue
    0.9 km
  4. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Harrismith
    0.6 km
  5. Merge slight left
    153.6 km
  6. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork
    81.1 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  10. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    34.3 km
  11. Continue straight onto Kgosi Mampuru Street
    0.9 km
  12. Turn right onto W.F. Nkomo Street
    0.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto Church Street
    0.2 km
  14. Turn right onto Paul Kruger Street
    0.1 km
  15. Turn sharp left onto Church Square
    0.2 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 35
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 35 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
263.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 1 min • 3 hrs 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Shell Select 3201 Kwazulu Natal → Pretoria
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Shell Select 3201 Kwazulu Natal, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Pretoria
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Shell Select 3201 Kwazulu Natal → Pretoria
Shell Select 3201 Kwazulu Natal Origin postcode
Not available
Pretoria Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
232.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
249.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
153.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Pretoria → Shell Select 3201 Kwazulu Natal
Shell Select 3201 Kwazulu Natal ↔ Pretoria
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Shell Select 3201 Kwazulu Natal -29.55011, 30.29965
Midpoint
263.4 km
Total: 525.8 km
Midpoint 263.4 km
525.8 km 6 hrs 2 min
Destination Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 525.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,051.5 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 2 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 263.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.55011, 30.29965
Midpoint -27.83046, 28.96318
End -25.74593, 28.18791
Destination services

Available in Pretoria

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

Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria
6
  • PEP
    14 Bureau Avenue, Pretoria, 0002, Gauteng
  • Mr Price
    Thabo Sehume Street, Pretoria, 0002
  • PEP
    Pretoria, 0002, Gauteng
  • Mr Price
    Helen Joseph Street, Pretoria
  • Truworths
    Pretoria
  • PEP
    275 Church Street, Pretoria, 0002, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Pretoria
5
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Pretoria
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 3 nearby matches around Pretoria
3
  • Clicks
    Pretorius Street, Pretoria
  • Clicks
    Bosman Street
  • Dis-Chem
    Shop B03 Kirkness Street, Pretoria, 0002
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Tshwane / Pretoria

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Capital city and cultural core
Standout Monuments, government and a wider Tshwane spread
Pretoria is strongest as part of the wider Tshwane capital area, where government, museums, monuments and different suburban nodes create a broader destination than the historic centre alone.
Best for Who this destination suits
Government travel Museums and monuments City stay Business travel
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Union Buildings, Hatfield, Menlyn, Centurion-side travel and the old core are different arrivals. Naming the exact zone matters.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Pretoria and the wider Tshwane area for government travel, heritage stops, conferences and north-Gauteng city stays.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Visit Tshwane describes the city as cultural and cosmopolitan
The destination combines grand architecture and museums
Five major highways feed into the wider Tshwane area
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Questions 9
How far is Shell Select 3201 Kwazulu Natal from Pretoria? +
Shell Select 3201 Kwazulu Natal is about 525.8 km from Pretoria by road.
How long does it take from Shell Select 3201 Kwazulu Natal to Pretoria? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Shell Select 3201 Kwazulu Natal to Pretoria in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Shell Select 3201 Kwazulu Natal to Pretoria? +
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 Shell Select 3201 Kwazulu Natal to Pretoria? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R880.13 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R884.29 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R980.45 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R988.40 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Shell Select 3201 Kwazulu Natal to Pretoria? +
Yes. There are 35 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

: Harrismith
From Shell Select 3201 Kwazulu Natal To Pretoria
: Pretoria
From Shell Select 3201 Kwazulu Natal To Pretoria
Polokwane
From Shell Select 3201 Kwazulu Natal To Pretoria
Johannesburg
From Shell Select 3201 Kwazulu Natal To Pretoria
Church Square
From Shell Select 3201 Kwazulu Natal To Pretoria

Route Locations

Start area
Shell Select 3201 Kwazulu Natal, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pretoria
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 Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 232.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 249.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 153.3 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 370.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 287.2 km

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