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Distance from 8 to Blois

8 to Blois is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 427.6 km in roughly 4 hrs 54 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 8 → Blois
Road distance
427.6 km
M54 N3 R539
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
371.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 54 min
End point
Mont Blois Place
Return: 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
294 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R715.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R719.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R797.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R803.84
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R944.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R948.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,052.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,060.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,242.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,248.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,384.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,395.55
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
258° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
78° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.4477, 31.6665
End coords Destination point
-26.0915, 28.0249
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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427.6 km 4 hrs 54 min
Start 8
Finish Blois
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.5 km
  2. Turn left
    0.2 km
  3. Turn sharp right
    104.4 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539
    0.7 km
  5. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.7 km
  6. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  7. Turn right
    116.4 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork
    123.0 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.5 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Pretoria
    1.2 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    6.3 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M54: Alexandra
    0.6 km
  13. Turn left onto London Road
    2.4 km
  14. Continue straight onto Wynberg Road
    1.1 km
  15. Continue straight onto Arkwright Avenue
    1.1 km
  16. Continue straight onto Andries Street South
    0.7 km
  17. Continue straight onto Grayston Drive
    3.8 km
  18. Continue straight onto Grayston Drive
    0.1 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right onto Sandton Drive
    1.5 km
  20. Turn right onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    1.3 km
  21. Turn left onto Republic Road
    0.3 km
  22. Turn left onto Waggon Road
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left onto Grunberger Lane
    0.1 km
  24. Turn left onto Mont Blois Place
    0.0 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R389.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 4 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 -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
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 ↩ Blois → 8 8 to Johannesburg 8 to Pretoria 8 to Cape Town 8 to Durban Johannesburg to Blois Pretoria to Blois Cape Town to Blois
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
213.7 km
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 27 min • 2 hrs 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
30.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
71.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Blois
06:33 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,787.33
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.55
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R85.52
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,881.40
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 8 -25.44773, 31.66648
Midpoint
213.7 km
Total: 427.6 km
Midpoint 213.7 km
427.6 km 4 hrs 54 min
Destination Blois End: Mont Blois Place -26.09153, 28.02487

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Gauteng
One-way road span 427.6 km
Return-cycle span 855.2 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 54 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 5.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 213.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.44773, 31.66648
Midpoint -25.79354, 29.91673
End -26.09153, 28.02487
Destination services

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Blois
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Blois
6
  • PEP
    Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, Johannesburg, 2194, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    79 Rivonia Road, Sandton, 2146
  • Woolworths
    Rivonia Boulevard, Johannesburg, 2128
  • Groundcover
    30 4th Avenue
  • Woolworths
    34 Whiteley Road Melrose Arch, Sandton, 2196
  • Woolworths
    Cradock Avenue, Johannesburg, 2196
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Blois
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Blois
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Blois
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Blois
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Blois
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Blois
6
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Questions 9
How far is 8 from Blois? +
8 is about 427.6 km from Blois by road.
How long does it take from 8 to Blois? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 8 to Blois in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 8 to Blois? +
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 Blois? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R715.79 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R719.17 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R797.37 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R803.84 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 8 to Blois? +
Yes. There are 11 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

Schoemanskloof
From 8 To Blois
Toll: Pretoria
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Germiston
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Durban
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Kimberley
From 8 To Blois
: Pretoria
From 8 To Blois
ern Bypass
From 8 To Blois
: Alexandra
From 8 To Blois
Grunberger Lane
From 8 To Blois
Mont Blois Place
From 8 To Blois

Route Locations

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

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