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Distance from 8 M4 to Compensation

N 8 M4 → Compensation
Road distance
3.5 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
3.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
8
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 min
Return: 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
47.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R6.76
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R6.79
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R8.24
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R8.29
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R8.92
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R8.96
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R10.87
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R10.93
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R11.74
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R11.79
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R14.30
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R14.39
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
336° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
156° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.5285, 31.2054
End coords Destination point
-29.5018, 31.1918
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
8 M4 to Compensation is a short everyday drive, covering about 3.5 km in roughly 4 min.
Travel modes
8 M4 → Compensation
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Car
3.5 km
4 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
3.5 km
~4 min
52 km/h avg
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Walking
3.5 km
42 min
5 km/h average
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3.5 km 4 min
Start 8 M4
Finish Compensation
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Leonora Drive
    0.0 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  4. Continue
    0.1 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Ballito Drive
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Ballito Drive
    3.3 km
  7. Turn left
    0.0 km
  8. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Compensation → 8 M4 8 M4 to Johannesburg 8 M4 to Pretoria 8 M4 to Cape Town 8 M4 to Durban Johannesburg to Compensation Pretoria to Compensation Cape Town to Compensation
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
1.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 min • 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
0.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Compensation
06:30 – 17:12
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R14.80
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.07
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R0.71
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R15.58
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 8 M4 -29.52853, 31.20541
Midpoint
1.8 km
Total: 3.5 km
Midpoint 1.8 km
3.5 km 4 min
Destination Compensation -29.50180, 31.19182

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 3.5 km
Return-cycle span 7.1 km
Traversal time 4 min
Maneuver count 8
Maneuver density 225.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 1.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.52853, 31.20541
Midpoint -29.51598, 31.19836
End -29.50180, 31.19182
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Compensation
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Compensation
6
  • the Hub
    the Hub, Ballito Drive, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
  • Senqu
    Senqu, Hills Avenue, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
  • Lizzard
    Lizzard, Hills Avenue, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
  • Studio 88
    Studio 88, Hills Avenue, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
  • PEP
    PEP, Hills Avenue, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
  • On The Move
    On The Move, Ballito Drive, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Compensation
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Compensation
6
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Questions 8
How far is 8 M4 from Compensation? +
8 M4 is about 3.5 km from Compensation by road.
How long does it take from 8 M4 to Compensation? +
The drive usually takes about 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 8 M4 to Compensation in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 8 M4 to Compensation? +
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 8 M4 to Compensation? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R6.76 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R6.79 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R8.24 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R8.29 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 8 M4 to Compensation? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
8 M4, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Compensation
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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