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Distance from 8 to D825

N 8 → D825
Road distance
569.0 km
N1 N4 R104 R539
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
487.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 53 min
Return: 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
413 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,086.48
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,090.99
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,323.28
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,331.47
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,433.55
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,439.50
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,745.99
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,756.80
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,886.25
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,894.08
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,297.36
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,311.58
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
261° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
81° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.4477, 31.6665
End coords Destination point
-26.0394, 26.8430
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
8 to D825 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 569.0 km in roughly 6 hrs 53 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
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8 → D825
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Car
569.0 km
6 hrs 53 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
569.0 km
~8 hrs 45 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
569 km
↑ 3 hrs 44 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 8 min
With airport
~3 hrs 8 min
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569.0 km 6 hrs 53 min
Start 8
Finish D825
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Destination
Driving route
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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 right at the fork
    102.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4
    0.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N4
    0.5 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4: Polokwane
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    0.9 km
  13. Merge slight right
    9.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4: Rustenburg
    1.3 km
  15. Continue straight onto Platinum Highway
    99.4 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R104: Kroondal
    0.5 km
  17. Turn left
    0.5 km
  18. Turn right
    4.5 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    0.8 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    0.8 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    0.9 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    5.5 km
  27. Turn right
    40.0 km
  28. Turn right
    9.5 km
  29. Turn right
    1.4 km
  30. Turn left
    6.2 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 32
Known total R983.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 32 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Nkomazi Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R95.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Routes ↩ D825 → 8 8 to Johannesburg 8 to Pretoria 8 to Cape Town 8 to Durban Johannesburg to D825 Pretoria to D825 Cape Town to D825
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
284.3 km
Mpumalanga to North West
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 26 min • 3 hrs 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to North West
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
41.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
94.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
30.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at D825
06:43 – 17:33
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 49 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 52 min
SunriseDawn break
06:43
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,378.44
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.38
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R113.80
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,503.62
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (34)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 8 -25.44773, 31.66648
Midpoint
284.3 km
Total: 569.0 km
Midpoint 284.3 km
569.0 km 6 hrs 53 min
Destination D825 -26.03944, 26.84295

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to North West
One-way road span 569.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,138.0 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 53 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 284.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.44773, 31.66648
Midpoint -25.89534, 29.24896
End -26.03944, 26.84295
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Questions 9
How far is 8 from D825? +
8 is about 569.0 km from D825 by road.
How long does it take from 8 to D825? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 8 to D825 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 D825? +
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 D825? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,086.48 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,090.99 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,323.28 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,331.47 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 8 to D825? +
Yes. There are 32 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
From 8 To D825
: Polokwane
From 8 To D825
Rustenburg
From 8 To D825
Wonderboom
From 8 To D825
: Kroondal
From 8 To D825
Buffelspoort
From 8 To D825

Route Locations

Start area
8, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
D825, North West
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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About 154.5 km Difference: 414.5 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Overlapping province
About 161.5 km Difference: 407.5 km

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