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Route guide

Pretoria to Johannesburg

Route N1 (Ben Schoeman) via Centurion and MidrandAbout 55 kmDrive 45 minutes to 1½ hours

One of the busiest roads in the country. When you leave matters more than which way you go.

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Before you leave

  • Leave before 6:00 or after 9:00 in the morning if you can.
  • Check for crashes before you leave; one incident can add an hour.
  • E-tolls ended in April 2024, so you don't need an e-tag on this route.
  • On very bad days, the Gautrain is often quicker.

Pretoria to Midrand

Brakfontein interchange (Centurion)Lane adviceRoad know-how

The N1 bypass and the N14 Ben Schoeman split here. Get into the right lane early; late lane changes cause crashes.

Peak-hour crawlHazardRoad know-how

Southbound jams in the morning and northbound in the afternoon. Keep a safe gap; rear-end crashes are common.

AlternativesTipRoad know-how

The R21 is better for OR Tambo and the East Rand. The R55 can help for Kyalami and Sunninghill.

Midrand to Johannesburg

Buccleuch interchangeLane adviceRoad know-how

The N1, N3 and M1 meet here and the signs come quickly. Choose your lane well before the interchange.

M1 for Sandton and the CBDTipRoad know-how

The M1 South takes you past Sandton into the city. Expect queues at the Grayston and Corlett off-ramps at peak times.

Robots out on off-rampsSafetyRoad know-how

During power cuts, treat dead traffic lights as a four-way stop and watch for cars that don't.

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