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Distance from 8 to Beitbridge

N 8 → Beitbridge
Road distance
553.2 km
Provincial mix · R538
8 to Beitbridge is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 553.2 km in roughly 7 hrs 56 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
399.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.39×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
54
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 56 min
Return: 15 hrs 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
476 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,113.30
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,117.68
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,112.10
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,165.48
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,468.93
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,474.71
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,467.36
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,537.78
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,932.81
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,940.41
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,930.73
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,023.40
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
334° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
154° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.4477, 31.6665
End coords Destination point
-22.1986, 29.9918
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 22 °C 8 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 22 °C Beitbridge Cloudy View Forecast →
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8 → Beitbridge
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Car
553.2 km
7 hrs 56 min
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Two-wheeler
553.2 km
~8 hrs 30 min
65 km/h avg
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553.2 km 7 hrs 56 min
Start 8
Finish Beitbridge
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from 8 to Beitbridge via R538
    Provincial road route R538
  2. Start your journey
    0.5 km
  3. Turn left
    0.2 km
  4. Turn sharp right
    61.4 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R538: KMIA
    0.4 km
  6. Turn right
    0.2 km
  7. Turn right
    11.3 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    3.1 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  11. Turn right
    4.3 km
  12. Turn right onto Plaston Road
    2.8 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    16.5 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    3.0 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    11.3 km
  18. Continue straight
    30.8 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    0.7 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    0.4 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    32.6 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    0.4 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  28. Continue
    0.5 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  30. Continue
    37.3 km
  31. Turn left
    17.0 km
  32. Turn right
    85.5 km
  33. Turn left onto Peace Street
    1.1 km
  34. Go straight onto Agatha Street
    38.2 km
  35. Turn right
    25.2 km
  36. Continue right
    21.2 km
  37. Turn right
    33.9 km
  38. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  39. Continue
    5.0 km
  40. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  41. Continue
    10.8 km
  42. Turn slight left
    2.0 km
  43. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  44. Continue straight
    89.9 km
  45. Keep slight right at the fork
    1.1 km
  46. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.3 km
  47. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  48. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.9 km
  49. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  50. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    1.4 km
  51. Turn left
    0.2 km
  52. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  53. Continue
    0.3 km
  54. Turn right
    0.1 km
  55. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R156.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 2 toll points from our database.
Nkomazi Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R95.00
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Routes ↩ Beitbridge → 8 8 to Johannesburg 8 to Pretoria 8 to Cape Town 8 to Durban Johannesburg to Beitbridge Pretoria to Beitbridge Cape Town to Beitbridge
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
277.1 km
Mpumalanga to Matabeleland South
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 58 min • 3 hrs 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Matabeleland South
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
39.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
92.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Beitbridge
06:36 – 17:23
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:59
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,312.45
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.06
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R110.64
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,434.16
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (73)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
14
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
15
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 8 -25.44773, 31.66648
Midpoint
277.1 km
Total: 553.2 km
Midpoint 277.1 km
553.2 km 7 hrs 56 min
Destination Beitbridge -22.19862, 29.99175

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Matabeleland South
One-way road span 553.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,106.4 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 56 min
Maneuver count 54
Maneuver density 9.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 277.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.44773, 31.66648
Midpoint -24.10513, 30.42089
End -22.19862, 29.99175
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Questions 9
How far is 8 from Beitbridge? +
8 is about 553.2 km from Beitbridge by road.
How long does it take from 8 to Beitbridge? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 8 to Beitbridge 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 to Beitbridge? +
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 Beitbridge? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,113.30 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,117.68 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,112.10 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,165.48 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 8 to Beitbridge? +
Yes. There are 2 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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