South Africa Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Upington Pretoria

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

    Distance
    817
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    9h 47m
    highway est.
    Toll
    ZAR 670.00
    one-way est.
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    817 km · 9h 47m
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    Upington to Pretoria can become a recurring route cost.

    At 22 one-way trips per month across 3 vehicles, this route is roughly ZAR 141,055 in fuel and toll cost before driver time, failed deliveries, and rerouting.

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    ZAR 141,055
    3 vehicles · 22 trips/month
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    Delivery Time & ETA: Upington to Pretoria

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

    One-way drive time
    9h 47m

    Normal highway conditions, excl. loading

    Round trip
    19h 34m

    Driving only, before stop time

    Distance
    817 km

    Highway routing

    For delivery planning, with 9h 47m 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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    4 km/L (lorry)50 km/L (motorcycle)
    22×
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    One-way cost (Petrol 95 + toll)
    ZAR 2137.20
    22 trips/month
    ZAR 47,018
    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
    20.4 L
    Petrol 95
    One-way fuel cost
    ZAR 440.16
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollZAR 1110.16
    Round trip fuelZAR 880.32
    Round trip fuel + tollZAR 2220.32
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol 95: ZAR 440.16
    Petrol 93: ZAR 427.90
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    68.1 L
    Petrol 95
    One-way fuel cost
    ZAR 1467.20
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollZAR 2137.20
    Round trip fuelZAR 2934.39
    Round trip fuel + tollZAR 4274.39
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol 95: ZAR 1467.20
    Petrol 93: ZAR 1426.35
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    90.8 L
    Diesel 0.005%
    One-way fuel cost
    ZAR 1758.37
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollZAR 2428.37
    Round trip fuelZAR 3516.73
    Round trip fuel + tollZAR 4856.73
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol 95: ZAR 1956.26
    Diesel 0.005%: ZAR 1758.37
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    163.4 L
    Diesel 0.005%
    One-way fuel cost
    ZAR 3165.06
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollZAR 3835.06
    Round trip fuelZAR 6330.12
    Round trip fuel + tollZAR 7670.12
    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 440ZAR 2,201ZAR 4,402ZAR 9,683
    Car / SUV
    Petrol 95
    ZAR 1,467ZAR 7,336ZAR 14,672ZAR 32,278
    Van / MPV
    Diesel 0.005%
    ZAR 1,758ZAR 8,792ZAR 17,584ZAR 38,684
    Lorry
    Diesel 0.005%
    ZAR 3,165ZAR 15,825ZAR 31,651ZAR 69,631

    Add ZAR 670.00 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 440.16ZAR 427.90ZAR 1110.16
    Car / SUV12ZAR 1467.20ZAR 1426.35ZAR 2137.20
    Van / MPV9ZAR 1956.26ZAR 1758.37ZAR 2428.37
    Lorry5ZAR 3165.06ZAR 3835.06

    "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: Upington to Pretoria

    How far is Upington to Pretoria?

    The highway distance from Upington to Pretoria is approximately 817 km. The estimated driving time is 9h 47m under normal highway conditions.

    How long does delivery take from Upington to Pretoria?

    Plan for roughly 9h 47m of one-way transit time plus loading and handling at each end. In practice, with 9h 47m 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 Upington to Pretoria?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 68.1 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol 95 price (ZAR 21.55/L), that costs ZAR 1467.20.

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

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 163.4 litres of diesel for this route. At ZAR 19.37/L, the fuel cost is ZAR 3165.06 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Upington to Pretoria?

    The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately ZAR 670.00. 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 Upington to Pretoria?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 20.4 litres. At today's Petrol 95 price, that's ZAR 440.16, 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 90.8 litres, costing ZAR 1758.37 in fuel. Add the ZAR 670.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately ZAR 2428.37.

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