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Distance from 2 M4 R36 to 8

N 2 M4 R36 → 8
Road distance
178.1 km
N4
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
128.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.39×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 22 min
Return: 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
142 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R339.99
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R341.40
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R414.09
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R416.65
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R448.59
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R450.45
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R546.36
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R549.75
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R590.25
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R592.70
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R718.90
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R723.35
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
111° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
291° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.0451, 30.4690
End coords Destination point
-25.4477, 31.6665
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
2 M4 R36 to 8 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 178.1 km in roughly 2 hrs 22 min.
Travel modes
2 M4 R36 → 8
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Car
178.1 km
2 hrs 22 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
178.1 km
~2 hrs 44 min
65 km/h avg
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178.1 km 2 hrs 22 min
Start 2 M4 R36
Finish 8
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    5.7 km
  2. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    3.6 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  4. Continue
    43.0 km
  5. Turn right
    47.3 km
  6. Turn right towards N4
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Northern Bypass
    77.2 km
  8. Turn sharp left
    0.2 km
  9. Turn right
    0.6 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R95.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Nkomazi Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R95.00
Routes ↩ 8 → 2 M4 R36 2 M4 R36 to Johannesburg 2 M4 R36 to Pretoria 2 M4 R36 to Cape Town 2 M4 R36 to Durban Johannesburg to 8 Pretoria to 8 Cape Town to 8
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
89.0 km
Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 11 min • 1 hr 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
12.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
29.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
9.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 8
06:21 – 17:17
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R744.27
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.56
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R35.61
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R783.44
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 2 M4 R36 -25.04513, 30.46900
Midpoint
89.0 km
Total: 178.1 km
Midpoint 89.0 km
178.1 km 2 hrs 22 min
Destination 8 -25.44773, 31.66648

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga
One-way road span 178.1 km
Return-cycle span 356.1 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 22 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 5.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 89.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.04513, 30.46900
Midpoint -25.38088, 30.87371
End -25.44773, 31.66648
Destination services

Available in 8

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around 8
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Questions 8
How far is 2 M4 R36 from 8? +
2 M4 R36 is about 178.1 km from 8 by road.
How long does it take from 2 M4 R36 to 8? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 2 M4 R36 to 8 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 2 M4 R36 to 8? +
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 2 M4 R36 to 8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R339.99 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R341.40 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R414.09 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R416.65 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 2 M4 R36 to 8? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Thaba Chweu Local Municipality, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Thaba Chweu Ward 13
Road: R36
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
8, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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