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Distance from Soshanguve to Pretoria

Soshanguve to Pretoria is a short everyday drive, covering about 32.5 km in roughly 28 min.

N Soshanguve → Pretoria
Road distance
32.5 km
20.2 mi • 17.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
26.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
28 min
Return: 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
28 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
67.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
28 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R54.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R54.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R60.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R61.14
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R71.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R72.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R80.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R80.67
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R94.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R94.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R105.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R106.14
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
28 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
43 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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32.5 km 28 min
Start Soshanguve
Finish Pretoria
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Mpho Molema Street
    0.4 km
  2. Turn left onto J B Lekala Avenue
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Mogalakwena Street
    0.6 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Aubrey Matlala Street
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right
    1.1 km
  6. Continue straight
    23.8 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right onto Es'kia Mphahlele Drive
    4.1 km
  8. Turn left onto Struben Street
    1.0 km
  9. Turn right onto Sophie de Bruyn Street
    0.5 km
  10. Turn left onto W.F. Nkomo Street
    0.2 km
  11. Continue straight onto Church Street
    0.2 km
  12. Turn right onto Paul Kruger Street
    0.1 km
  13. Turn sharp left onto Church Square
    0.2 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
16.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
14 min • 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Soshanguve → Pretoria
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Soshanguve
Destination area Arrival
Pretoria
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Soshanguve → Pretoria
Soshanguve Origin postcode
Not available
Pretoria Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Midrand
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Midrand Similar distance
2.7 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
5.2 km
Pretoria to Centurion Similar distance
19.3 km
Rev Related route set
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Pretoria → Soshanguve
Soshanguve ↔ Pretoria
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Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soshanguve -25.52639, 28.09944
Midpoint
16.3 km
Total: 32.5 km
Midpoint 16.3 km
32.5 km 28 min
Destination Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 32.5 km
Return-cycle span 65.0 km
Traversal time 28 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 43.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 16.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.52639, 28.09944
Midpoint -25.65649, 28.11425
End -25.74593, 28.18791
Destination services

Available in Pretoria

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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 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 8
How far is Soshanguve from Pretoria? +
Soshanguve is about 32.5 km from Pretoria by road.
How long does it take from Soshanguve to Pretoria? +
The drive usually takes about 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soshanguve to Pretoria in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Soshanguve 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 Soshanguve to Pretoria? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R54.44 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R54.70 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R60.65 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R61.14 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soshanguve to Pretoria? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Soshanguve
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.

Pretoria to Midrand Similar distance
About 29.8 km Difference: 2.7 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
About 27.3 km Difference: 5.2 km
Pretoria to Centurion Similar distance
About 13.2 km Difference: 19.3 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 12.6 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
About 53.9 km Difference: 21.4 km

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