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Distance from 8 to A 1 Dortmund

N 8 → A 1 Dortmund
Road distance
494.2 km
Provincial mix · N3 / R539 / R59
8 to A 1 Dortmund is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 494.2 km in roughly 5 hrs 32 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
412.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 32 min
End point
Dortmund Street
Return: 11 hrs 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
332 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 2 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R994.58
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R998.50
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R993.51
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,041.20
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,312.29
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,317.46
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,310.89
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,373.80
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,726.70
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,733.50
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,724.85
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,807.63
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
248° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
68° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.4477, 31.6665
End coords Destination point
-26.8095, 27.8189
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 24 °C 8 Fair View Forecast → 19 °C A 1 Dortmund Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
8 → A 1 Dortmund
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Car
494.2 km
5 hrs 32 min
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Two-wheeler
494.2 km
~7 hrs 36 min
65 km/h avg
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~4 hrs 42 min
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Places from 8 to A 1 Dortmund

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Supermarkets Near 8

Pick n Pay

Malelane, 1320 17 km from start
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Convenience store Near 8

Quickshop

1 Air Street, Malelane 17 km from start
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Convenience store Around halfway

Quickshop

Belfast 164 km from start
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Convenience store Past halfway

Bonjour

Alzu Petroport N4, Middelburg, 1055 193 km from start
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Fuel stations Approaching A 1 Dortmund

Shell

1 Heald Street, Benoni, 1501, Gauteng 336 km from start
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Fuel stations Approaching A 1 Dortmund

Shell

1 Ampthill Avenue, Benoni, 1501, Gauteng 344 km from start
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Food & drink Approaching A 1 Dortmund

Fat Cake City

Rietfontein Road 361 km from start
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Food & drink Approaching A 1 Dortmund

Charlie Catue

Smith Road 364 km from start
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Food & drink Approaching A 1 Dortmund

Fournos Bakery

Regent Street 364 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching A 1 Dortmund

Shell Select

2001, Gauteng 366 km from start
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Fuel stations Approaching A 1 Dortmund

Shell

11 Andries Pretorius Road, Alberton, 1449, Gauteng 365 km from start
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Food & drink Near A 1 Dortmund

Sunbake Vereeniging Depot

16 Kariba Street 399 km from start
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Fuel stations Near A 1 Dortmund

Shell

1804, Gauteng 403 km from start
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Supermarkets Near A 1 Dortmund

Checkers

Sasolburg, 9570, Free State 413 km from start
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Start, destination and route line.

494.2 km 5 hrs 32 min
Start 8
Finish A 1 Dortmund
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from 8 to A 1 Dortmund via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Directions from 8 to A 1 Dortmund via R539 and R59
    Provincial road routes R539R59
  3. Start your journey
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left
    0.2 km
  5. Turn sharp right
    104.4 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539
    0.7 km
  7. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.7 km
  8. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  9. Turn right
    116.4 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    123.0 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3
    0.9 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    7.2 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    4.1 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R59: Alberton (south)
    0.4 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork towards R59: Alberton
    1.3 km
  17. Merge slight right
    71.2 km
  18. Turn left onto D.F. Malan Road
    1.8 km
  19. Turn right onto Taunus Street
    0.2 km
  20. Turn left onto Dortmund Street
    0.2 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R389.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 5 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
Nkomazi Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R95.00
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
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
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
Routes ↩ A 1 Dortmund → 8 8 to Johannesburg 8 to Pretoria 8 to Cape Town 8 to Durban Johannesburg to A 1 Dortmund Pretoria to A 1 Dortmund Cape Town to A 1 Dortmund
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Halfway point
247.1 km
Mpumalanga to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 46 min • 2 hrs 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
82.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A 1 Dortmund
06:55 – 17:22
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:08
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 27 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 35 min
SunriseDawn break
06:55
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,065.87
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.88
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R98.85
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,174.60
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 8 -25.44773, 31.66648
Midpoint
247.1 km
Total: 494.2 km
Midpoint 247.1 km
494.2 km 5 hrs 32 min
Destination A 1 Dortmund End: Dortmund Street -26.80955, 27.81889

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Free State
One-way road span 494.2 km
Return-cycle span 988.5 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 32 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 247.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.44773, 31.66648
Midpoint -25.81629, 29.60033
End -26.80955, 27.81889
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Questions 9
How far is 8 from A 1 Dortmund? +
8 is about 494.2 km from A 1 Dortmund by road.
How long does it take from 8 to A 1 Dortmund? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 8 to A 1 Dortmund in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 8 to A 1 Dortmund? +
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 to A 1 Dortmund? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R994.58 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R998.50 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R993.51 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,041.20 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 8 to A 1 Dortmund? +
Yes. There are 12 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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ern Bypass
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