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Distance from University Of Johannesburg Sophiatown Residence Richmond Avenue to Pretoria

University Of Johannesburg Sophiatown Residence Richmond Avenue to Pretoria is a practical regional trip, covering about 58.0 km in roughly 47 min.

N University Of Johannesburg Sophiatown Residence Richmond Avenue → Pretoria
Road distance
58.0 km
36.0 mi • 31.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
52.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
47 min
Return: 1 hr 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
47 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R97.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R97.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R108.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R109.04
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R128.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R128.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R142.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R143.87
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R168.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R169.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R187.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R189.30
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
47 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 2 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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58.0 km 47 min
Start University Of Johannesburg Sophiatown Residence Richmond Avenue
Finish Pretoria
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Richmond Avenue
    0.3 km
  2. Turn left onto Cookham Road
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Kingsway Avenue
    0.6 km
  4. Continue straight onto Stanley Avenue
    0.4 km
  5. Continue straight onto Empire Road
    1.7 km
  6. Turn left onto Jan Smuts Avenue
    0.4 km
  7. Turn right onto Saint Andrews Road
    0.1 km
  8. Take the ramp left towards M1: Pretoria
    0.3 km
  9. Merge slight right
    17.9 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
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Tolls on this route

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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.
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
29.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
23 min • 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
University Of Johannesburg Sophiatown Residence Richmond Avenue → Pretoria
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
University Of Johannesburg Sophiatown Residence Richmond Avenue, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Pretoria
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
University Of Johannesburg Sophiatown Residence Richmond Avenue → Pretoria
University Of Johannesburg Sophiatown Residence Richmond Avenue Origin postcode
Not available
Pretoria 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
4.1 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
4.5 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
28.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Pretoria → University Of Johannesburg Sophiatown Residence Richmond Avenue
University Of Johannesburg Sophiatown Residence Richmond Avenue ↔ Pretoria
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin University Of Johannesburg Sophiatown Residence Richmond Avenue -26.18336, 28.00306
Midpoint
29.1 km
Total: 58.0 km
Midpoint 29.1 km
58.0 km 47 min
Destination Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 58.0 km
Return-cycle span 116.0 km
Traversal time 47 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 27.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 29.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.18336, 28.00306
Midpoint -25.98196, 28.12566
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 8
How far is University Of Johannesburg Sophiatown Residence Richmond Avenue from Pretoria? +
University Of Johannesburg Sophiatown Residence Richmond Avenue is about 58.0 km from Pretoria by road.
How long does it take from University Of Johannesburg Sophiatown Residence Richmond Avenue to Pretoria? +
The drive usually takes about 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from University Of Johannesburg Sophiatown Residence Richmond Avenue to Pretoria in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from University Of Johannesburg Sophiatown Residence Richmond Avenue 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 University Of Johannesburg Sophiatown Residence Richmond Avenue to Pretoria? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R97.09 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R97.55 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R108.16 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R109.04 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from University Of Johannesburg Sophiatown Residence Richmond Avenue to Pretoria? +
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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Church Square
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Route Locations

Start area
University Of Johannesburg Sophiatown Residence Richmond Avenue, Gauteng
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 Pretoria Overlapping province
About 53.9 km Difference: 4.1 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
About 53.5 km Difference: 4.5 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
About 29.8 km Difference: 28.2 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
About 27.3 km Difference: 30.7 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
About 19.9 km Difference: 38.1 km

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