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Distance from Zeerust to Pretoria

Zeerust to Pretoria is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 238.3 km in roughly 2 hrs 53 min.

N Zeerust → Pretoria
Road distance
238.3 km
148.1 mi • 128.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
213.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 53 min
Return: 5 hrs 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 53 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R398.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R400.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R444.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R448.00
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R526.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R528.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R586.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R591.12
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R692.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R695.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R771.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R777.78
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 53 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 8 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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238.3 km 2 hrs 53 min
Start Zeerust
Finish Pretoria
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Frossman Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Jean Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Gerrit Maritz Street
    1.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Church Street
    68.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Sarel Cilliers Street
    0.3 km
  6. Continue straight onto Roos Street
    0.4 km
  7. Continue straight onto Andries Pretorius Street
    149.7 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Soshanguve
    0.4 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards Pretoria
    0.7 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards Pretoria
    0.6 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards R80: Pretoria
    1.1 km
  12. Merge slight right
    9.0 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right onto Es'kia Mphahlele Drive
    4.1 km
  14. Turn left onto Struben Street
    1.0 km
  15. Turn right onto Sophie de Bruyn Street
    0.5 km
  16. Turn left onto W.F. Nkomo Street
    0.2 km
  17. Continue straight onto Church Street
    0.2 km
  18. Turn right onto Paul Kruger Street
    0.1 km
  19. Turn sharp left onto Church Square
    0.2 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 8
Known total R253.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Swartruggens Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R103.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
119.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 26 min • 1 hr 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Zeerust → Pretoria
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Zeerust
Destination area Arrival
Pretoria
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Zeerust → Pretoria
Zeerust Origin postcode
Not available
Pretoria Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
38.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
54.8 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
76.8 km
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Pretoria → Zeerust
Zeerust ↔ Pretoria
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Zeerust -25.53773, 26.07438
Midpoint
119.1 km
Total: 238.3 km
Midpoint 119.1 km
238.3 km 2 hrs 53 min
Destination Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 238.3 km
Return-cycle span 476.6 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 53 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 8.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 119.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.53773, 26.07438
Midpoint -25.64476, 27.16474
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 Zeerust from Pretoria? +
Zeerust is about 238.3 km from Pretoria by road.
How long does it take from Zeerust to Pretoria? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Zeerust to Pretoria in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Zeerust 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 Zeerust to Pretoria? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R398.93 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R400.82 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R444.40 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R448.00 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Zeerust to Pretoria? +
Yes. There are 8 tollgates 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 long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Start area
Zeerust
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

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Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
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