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Distance from 2 N4 to 8

N 2 N4 → 8
Road distance
390.3 km
N4 R36
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
341.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 23 min
Return: 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
263 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R745.30
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R748.39
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R907.73
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R913.35
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R983.38
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R987.46
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,197.70
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,205.12
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,293.92
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,299.29
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,575.93
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,585.68
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
86° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
266° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.7007, 28.2766
End coords Destination point
-25.4477, 31.6665
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
2 N4 to 8 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 390.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 23 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
2 N4 → 8
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Car
390.3 km
4 hrs 23 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
390.3 km
~6 hrs
65 km/h avg
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✈ Estimate
Flight
390 km
↑ 1 hr 36 min faster
Flight time
46 min
With airport
~2 hrs 46 min
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390.3 km 4 hrs 23 min
Start 2 N4
Finish 8
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    4.1 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4
    0.3 km
  3. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4: eMalahleni
    1.4 km
  4. Continue straight
    217.5 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  6. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  8. Merge slight right
    104.5 km
  9. Turn sharp left
    0.2 km
  10. Turn right
    0.6 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R592.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Nkomazi Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R95.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Routes ↩ 8 → 2 N4 2 N4 to Johannesburg 2 N4 to Pretoria 2 N4 to Cape Town 2 N4 to Durban Johannesburg to 8 Pretoria to 8 Cape Town to 8
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
195.0 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 11 min • 2 hrs 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
28.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
64.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
21.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.4%
☀ 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
R1,631.55
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.81
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R78.06
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,717.42
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 2 N4 -25.70073, 28.27655
Midpoint
195.0 km
Total: 390.3 km
Midpoint 195.0 km
390.3 km 4 hrs 23 min
Destination 8 -25.44773, 31.66648

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 390.3 km
Return-cycle span 780.6 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 23 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 195.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.70073, 28.27655
Midpoint -25.71356, 30.06667
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
1
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Questions 9
How far is 2 N4 from 8? +
2 N4 is about 390.3 km from 8 by road.
How long does it take from 2 N4 to 8? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 2 N4 to 8 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 2 N4 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 N4 to 8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R745.30 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R748.39 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R907.73 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R913.35 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 2 N4 to 8? +
Yes. There are 14 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: eMalahleni
From 2 N4 To 8
Pretoria
From 2 N4 To 8
: Nelspruit
From 2 N4 To 8
Mashishing
From 2 N4 To 8
Schoemanskloof
From 2 N4 To 8

Route Locations

Start area
2 N4, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
8, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Same province pair
About 276.4 km Difference: 113.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 97.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 17.9 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 235.8 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 228.8 km

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