South Africa Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Pretoria George

    How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Pretoria to George? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's South Africa fuel prices, updated from the datasource.

    Distance
    1231
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    13h 38m
    highway est.
    Toll
    ZAR 1009.00
    one-way est.
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    1231 km · 13h 38m
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    Pretoria to George can become a recurring route cost.

    At 22 one-way trips per month across 3 vehicles, this route is roughly ZAR 212,498 in fuel and toll cost before driver time, failed deliveries, and rerouting.

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    ZAR 212,498
    3 vehicles · 22 trips/month
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    Delivery Time & ETA: Pretoria to George

    How long the trip takes — and what it means for same-day vs. next-day delivery planning.

    One-way drive time
    13h 38m

    Normal highway conditions, excl. loading

    Round trip
    27h 16m

    Driving only, before stop time

    Distance
    1231 km

    Highway routing

    For delivery planning, with 13h 38m of driving one-way, this is typically a next-day delivery lane that needs an overnight stop or a two-driver relay. These are estimates — real ETAs shift with traffic, checkpoints, and multi-stop detours. Live GPS tracking & route monitoring shows actual vehicle progress and customer-facing ETAs instead of a fixed guess.

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    12 km/L
    4 km/L (lorry)50 km/L (motorcycle)
    22×
    1
    1 driver50 drivers

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    One-way cost (Petrol 95 + toll)
    ZAR 3219.67
    22 trips/month
    ZAR 70,833
    total monthly fuel cost
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    Fuel Cost by Vehicle Type

    Select your vehicle to see the detailed fuel breakdown for this route. Prices as of 6 May 2026.

    Motorcycle
    Kapchai / Underbone
    Avg mileage
    40 km/L
    Fuel needed
    30.8 L
    Petrol 95
    One-way fuel cost
    ZAR 663.20
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollZAR 1672.20
    Round trip fuelZAR 1326.40
    Round trip fuel + tollZAR 3344.40
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol 95: ZAR 663.20
    Petrol 93: ZAR 644.74
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    102.6 L
    Petrol 95
    One-way fuel cost
    ZAR 2210.67
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollZAR 3219.67
    Round trip fuelZAR 4421.34
    Round trip fuel + tollZAR 6439.34
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol 95: ZAR 2210.67
    Petrol 93: ZAR 2149.12
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    136.8 L
    Diesel 0.005%
    One-way fuel cost
    ZAR 2649.39
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollZAR 3658.39
    Round trip fuelZAR 5298.77
    Round trip fuel + tollZAR 7316.77
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol 95: ZAR 2947.56
    Diesel 0.005%: ZAR 2649.39
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    246.2 L
    Diesel 0.005%
    One-way fuel cost
    ZAR 4768.89
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollZAR 5777.89
    Round trip fuelZAR 9537.79
    Round trip fuel + tollZAR 11555.79
    Bulk freight, FMCG, and logistics hauls

    Monthly Fleet Fuel Cost

    Running this route regularly? Estimated one-way fuel cost per month, by trip frequency. Figures use primary fuel for each vehicle type (toll excluded).

    Vehicle1×/month5×/month10×/month22×/month
    Motorcycle
    Petrol 95
    ZAR 663ZAR 3,316ZAR 6,632ZAR 14,590
    Car / SUV
    Petrol 95
    ZAR 2,211ZAR 11,053ZAR 22,107ZAR 48,635
    Van / MPV
    Diesel 0.005%
    ZAR 2,649ZAR 13,247ZAR 26,494ZAR 58,286
    Lorry
    Diesel 0.005%
    ZAR 4,769ZAR 23,844ZAR 47,689ZAR 104,916

    Add ZAR 1009.00 toll per one-way trip to get total trip cost per journey.

    Full Fuel Cost Comparison

    All vehicle types × all fuel types for this route.

    Vehiclekm/LPetrol 95Petrol 93Diesel 0.05%Diesel 0.005%Fuel + Toll
    Motorcycle40ZAR 663.20ZAR 644.74ZAR 1672.20
    Car / SUV12ZAR 2210.67ZAR 2149.12ZAR 3219.67
    Van / MPV9ZAR 2947.56ZAR 2649.39ZAR 3658.39
    Lorry5ZAR 4768.89ZAR 5777.89

    "Fuel + Toll" uses the primary fuel type for each vehicle. Toll is one-way estimate.

    Today's Fuel Prices in South Africa

    official DMPR fuel price announcements used in all calculations above

    Primary petrol grade
    ZAR 21.55
    Petrol 95
    Cars, SUVs, and motorcycles
    Economy petrol grade
    ZAR 20.95
    Petrol 93
    Smaller cars and mixed fleets
    Standard diesel
    ZAR 20.16
    Diesel 0.05%
    Vans, delivery fleets, light trucks
    Low-sulphur diesel
    ZAR 19.37
    Diesel 0.005%
    Long-haul and heavy-duty fleets

    Last updated: 6 May 2026. Prices are sourced from official DMPR fuel price announcements.

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    Common Questions: Pretoria to George

    How far is Pretoria to George?

    The highway distance from Pretoria to George is approximately 1231 km. The estimated driving time is 13h 38m under normal highway conditions.

    How long does delivery take from Pretoria to George?

    Plan for roughly 13h 38m of one-way transit time plus loading and handling at each end. In practice, with 13h 38m of driving one-way, this is typically a next-day delivery lane that needs an overnight stop or a two-driver relay. Real ETAs vary with traffic, checkpoint or border delays, and multi-stop detours — which is why delivery operators track vehicles live rather than rely on a fixed estimate.

    How much petrol does a car use from Pretoria to George?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 102.6 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol 95 price (ZAR 21.55/L), that costs ZAR 2210.67.

    How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Pretoria to George?

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 246.2 litres of diesel for this route. At ZAR 19.37/L, the fuel cost is ZAR 4768.89 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Pretoria to George?

    The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately ZAR 1009.00. South Africa toll estimates are derived from SANRAL tariff patterns and route length. Actual charges vary by corridor, vehicle class, discounts, and the toll plazas crossed.

    How much does a motorcycle spend on fuel from Pretoria to George?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 30.8 litres. At today's Petrol 95 price, that's ZAR 663.20, making it the most fuel-efficient option for this route.

    What is the total cost (fuel + toll) for a delivery van on this route?

    A delivery van using diesel at 9 km/L needs 136.8 litres, costing ZAR 2649.39 in fuel. Add the ZAR 1009.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately ZAR 3658.39.

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