Distance from 8 to E881

N 8 → E881

Road distance

418.0 km

Provincial mix · R539

8 to E881 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 418.0 km in roughly 4 hrs 45 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

371.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.12×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

4 hrs 45 min

Return: 9 hrs 31 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

285 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

87.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

5 hrs 15 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R798.15

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R801.46

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

256° WSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

76° ENE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-25.4477, 31.6665

End coords Destination point

-26.1886, 28.0430

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 25 °C 8 Clear Sky View Forecast → 19 °C E881 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

8 → E881

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Car

418.0 km

4 hrs 45 min

Road route

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Two-wheeler

418.0 km

~6 hrs 25 min

65 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start 8

Finish E881

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Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions

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Directions from 8 to E881 via R539

Provincial road route R539

Start your journey

0.5 km
Turn left

0.2 km
Turn sharp right

104.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof

60.7 km
Take the ramp left

0.3 km
Turn right

116.4 km
Keep slight left at the fork

129.2 km
Continue straight onto Kitchener Avenue

0.1 km
Turn slight left onto Albertina Sisulu Road

1.9 km
Turn right onto Bertrams Road

0.9 km
Continue straight onto Charlton Terrace

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Saratoga Avenue

0.8 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Wolmarans Street

0.5 km
Turn right onto Klein Street

0.5 km
Turn left onto Kotze Street

0.0 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Kotze Street

0.1 km
Turn sharp right onto Queens Road

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 9

Known total R389.00

Main toll road Not found

This route includes 9 toll points from our database. 2 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

Machado Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R126.00

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 ↩ E881 → 8 8 to Johannesburg 8 to Pretoria 8 to Cape Town 8 to Durban Johannesburg to E881 Pretoria to E881 Cape Town to E881

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

208.9 km

Mpumalanga to Gauteng

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 23 min • 2 hrs 23 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mpumalanga to Gauteng

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

30.1 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

69.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

22.6 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at E881

06:43 – 17:25

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 41 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

3 hrs 53 min

SunriseDawn break

06:43

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,747.24

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R8.36

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R83.60

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,839.20

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (7)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin 8 -25.44773, 31.66648

Midpoint

208.9 km

Total: 418.0 km

Midpoint 208.9 km

418.0 km 4 hrs 45 min

Destination E881 -26.18856, 28.04302

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Mpumalanga to Gauteng

One-way road span 418.0 km

Return-cycle span 836.0 km

Traversal time 4 hrs 45 min

Maneuver count 20

Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 208.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.44773, 31.66648

Midpoint -25.76835, 29.95577

End -26.18856, 28.04302

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is 8 from E881? +

8 is about 418.0 km from E881 by road.

How long does it take from 8 to E881? +

The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from 8 to E881 in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from 8 to E881? +

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 E881? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R798.15 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R801.46 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R972.10 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R978.12 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from 8 to E881? +

Yes. There are 9 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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Towns along the route

Schoemanskloof

From 8 To E881

Charlton Terrace

From 8 To E881

Route Locations

Start area

8, Mpumalanga

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

E881, Gauteng

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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About 154.5 km Difference: 263.5 km

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