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Distance from 8 R539 to 2 N2

N 8 R539 → 2 N2
Road distance
1,449.2 km
N3 N9
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,187.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 48 min
Return: 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1008 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,767.09
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,778.57
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,370.18
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,391.04
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,651.02
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,666.17
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,446.76
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,474.29
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,803.98
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,823.91
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,851.00
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,887.23
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
215° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
35° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.4516, 30.7037
End coords Destination point
-34.0348, 23.3729
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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8 R539 to 2 N2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,449.2 km in roughly 16 hrs 48 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
8 R539 → 2 N2
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Car
1,449.2 km
16 hrs 48 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1,449.2 km
~22 hrs 17 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
1,449 km
↑ 11 hrs 54 min faster
Flight time
2 hrs 53 min
With airport
~4 hrs 53 min
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1,449.2 km 16 hrs 48 min
Start 8 R539
Finish 2 N2
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.5 km
  2. Turn left
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Schoemanskloof Pass
    59.8 km
  4. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  5. Turn right
    116.4 km
  6. Keep slight left at the fork
    123.0 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.5 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3
    0.9 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    7.2 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    603.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  13. Merge slight right
    197.3 km
  14. Turn right onto Caledon Street
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.1 km
  16. Continue left onto Church Street
    230.8 km
  17. Turn left
    3.1 km
  18. Turn left onto Queen Street
    9.8 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.5 km
  20. Turn left
    35.7 km
  21. Keep slight left at the fork
    30.9 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.6 km
  23. Turn right
    0.0 km
  24. Turn right
    0.0 km
  25. Turn left
    0.0 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R720.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ 2 N2 → 8 R539 8 R539 to Johannesburg 8 R539 to Pretoria 8 R539 to Cape Town 8 R539 to Durban Johannesburg to 2 N2 Pretoria to 2 N2 Cape Town to 2 N2
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
725.3 km
Mpumalanga to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 24 min • 8 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
104.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
241.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
78.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 2 N2
07:09 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:09
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,057.51
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R28.98
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R289.83
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,376.32
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 8 R539 -25.45157, 30.70366
Midpoint
725.3 km
Total: 1,449.2 km
Midpoint 725.3 km
1,449.2 km 16 hrs 48 min
Destination 2 N2 -34.03476, 23.37290

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,449.2 km
Return-cycle span 2,898.3 km
Traversal time 16 hrs 48 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 725.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.45157, 30.70366
Midpoint -29.22172, 26.18524
End -34.03476, 23.37290
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around 2 N2
1
  • Murray High School
    Murray High School, Skosana Street, Bitou Ward 6, Bitou Local Municipality, Garden Route District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around 2 N2
6
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around 2 N2
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around 2 N2
1
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around 2 N2
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 2 N2
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around 2 N2
2
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Questions 9
How far is 8 R539 from 2 N2? +
8 R539 is about 1,449.2 km from 2 N2 by road.
How long does it take from 8 R539 to 2 N2? +
The drive usually takes about 16 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 8 R539 to 2 N2 in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from 8 R539 to 2 N2? +
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 R539 to 2 N2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,767.09 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,778.57 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,370.18 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,391.04 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 8 R539 to 2 N2? +
Yes. There are 23 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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

Schoemanskloof Pass
From 8 R539 To 2 N2
Toll: Pretoria
From 8 R539 To 2 N2
Germiston
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Durban
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Kimberley
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ern Bypass
From 8 R539 To 2 N2
: Port Elizabeth
From 8 R539 To 2 N2

Route Locations

Start area
8 R539, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
2 N2, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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