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Distance from 8 to Kitty

N 8 → Kitty
Road distance
690.5 km
Provincial mix · N3 / R34 / R539
8 to Kitty is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 690.5 km in roughly 7 hrs 47 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
565.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 47 min
End point
Margaret Rylaan
Return: 15 hrs 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
467 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,389.63
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,395.10
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,388.14
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,454.76
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,833.54
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,840.76
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,831.58
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,919.48
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,412.56
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,422.05
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,409.97
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,525.63
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
237° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
57° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.4477, 31.6665
End coords Destination point
-28.1292, 26.8297
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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8 → Kitty
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690.5 km
7 hrs 47 min
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Two-wheeler
690.5 km
~10 hrs 37 min
65 km/h avg
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690.5 km 468 min
Start 8
Finish Kitty
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from 8 to Kitty via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Directions from 8 to Kitty via R539 and R34
    Provincial road routes R539R34
  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
    23.5 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork
    173.5 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight right towards R34: Odendaalsrus
    0.7 km
  17. Continue straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    54.2 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.8 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    1.6 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.1 km
  22. Continue onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    3.5 km
  23. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  24. Go straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    15.7 km
  25. Turn right
    0.4 km
  26. Turn left onto Margaret Rylaan
    1.1 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R737.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 8 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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Kitty → 8 8 to Johannesburg 8 to Pretoria 8 to Cape Town 8 to Durban Johannesburg to Kitty Pretoria to Kitty Cape Town to Kitty
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
345.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 54 min • 3 hrs 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
49.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
114.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
37.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kitty
06:58 – 17:23
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:11
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 24 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:58
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,886.44
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.81
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R138.11
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,038.36
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (25)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 8 -25.44773, 31.66648
Midpoint
345.4 km
Total: 690.5 km
Midpoint 345.4 km
690.5 km 468 min
Destination Kitty End: Margaret Rylaan -28.12917, 26.82972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 690.5 km
Return-cycle span 1381 km
Traversal time 468 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 345.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.44773, 31.66648
Midpoint -26.08253, 28.70629
End -28.12917, 26.82972
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Questions 9
How far is 8 from Kitty? +
8 is about 690.5 km from Kitty by road.
How long does it take from 8 to Kitty? +
The drive usually takes about 468 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 8 to Kitty 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 Kitty? +
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 Kitty? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,389.63 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,395.10 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,388.14 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,454.76 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 8 to Kitty? +
Yes. There are 23 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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