Cost to drive from Pretoria to Beit Bridge (Zimbabwe border)
Toll fees effective 1 March 2026 · Fuel: R23.36/L inland (updated 2026-04-01)
Toll cost
R 357,50
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Toll breakdown
Class I (standard car) · mainline plazas only · effective 1 March 2026
| PumulaniPretoria – Hammanskraal | R 16,50 |
| CarouselPretoria (N4 junction) – Bela-Bela | R 75,00 |
| KranskopBela-Bela – Mokopane | R 61,50 |
| NylMokopane – Polokwane | R 79,50 |
| CapricornPolokwane – Louis Trichardt | R 63,50 |
| BaobabLouis Trichardt – Beit Bridge | R 61,50 |
| Total tolls | R 357,50 |
Return trip: R 715,00 in tolls · Source: foresightpublications.co.za
How does your vehicle compare?
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| Vehicle | Fuel / Elec. | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Polo | R 643,80 | R 1 001,30 |
| Volkswagen Golf 8 | R 777,42 | R 1 134,92 |
| Toyota Fortuner | R 971,78 | R 1 329,28 |
| Toyota Hilux | R 1 032,51 | R 1 390,01 |
| Ford Ranger | R 983,92 | R 1 341,42 |
| Mercedes-Benz C200 | R 813,86 | R 1 171,36 |
| BMW 3 Series | R 753,13 | R 1 110,63 |
| Volkswagen Golf GTI | R 947,48 | R 1 304,98 |
| Toyota Corolla Cross | R 522,33 | R 879,83 |
| Tesla Model 3 | R 209,97 | R 567,47 |
| Tesla Model Y | R 238,15 | R 595,65 |
| BYD Atto 3 | R 215,61 | R 573,11 |
Toll gates on the N1 from Pretoria to Beit Bridge (Zimbabwe border)
Mainline toll plazas only — ramp tolls apply to specific exits and are not included in the total.
| Plaza | Class I fee | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumulani | R 16.50 | ||
| Carousel | R 75.00 | ||
| Kranskop | R 61.50 | ||
| Nyl | R 79.50 | ||
| Capricorn | R 63.50 | ||
| Baobab | R 61.50 | ||
| Total (one way) | R 357.50 | ||
Source: foresightpublications.co.za · Tariffs effective 1 March 2026 · 3.12% SANRAL CPI adjustment
Cost by vehicle — Pretoria to Beit Bridge (Zimbabwe border)
Select your car to see the exact fuel and toll cost for this route.
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
5.9L/100km
R 1074
Toyota Corolla Quest
7L/100km
R 1208
Toyota Starlet
5.4L/100km
R 1013
Suzuki Swift
4.4L/100km
R 892
Suzuki Baleno
5.4L/100km
R 1013
Haval Jolion
8.1L/100km
R 1341
Volkswagen Polo
5.3L/100km
R 1001
Volkswagen Golf 8
6.4L/100km
R 1135
Toyota Corolla Cross
8.1L/100km
R 1341
Hyundai i20
5.8L/100km
R 1062
Kia Picanto
5.2L/100km
R 989
Renault Clio
5.7L/100km
R 1050
Tips for saving money on this trip
Fuel economy matters more than tolls on longer routes. A Polo 1.0 TSI uses about 38% less fuel than a Fortuner over the same distance. On the Pretoria to Beit Bridge (Zimbabwe border) trip (520km), that difference can be R200–R500 depending on the vehicle.
Tyre pressure and speed have a measurable effect. Under-inflated tyres increase fuel use by up to 3%. Driving at 110km/h instead of 120km/h can reduce fuel consumption by 10–15% on a highway trip.
Toll payments. All major toll plazas on this route now accept contactless tap-and-go card payments — no need to keep cash. E-tags (Sanral e-toll) no longer apply in Gauteng as the e-toll system was scrapped.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are tolls from Pretoria to Beit Bridge?
There are 6 mainline toll plazas totalling R357.50 for a standard car (one way) as of March 2026.
How long does it take to drive from Pretoria to Beit Bridge?
The drive is approximately 520km and takes about 5.5 hours without stops, not including border formalities at Beit Bridge.