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Distance from 8 to Musina

N 8 → Musina
Road distance
536.0 km
Provincial mix · R538
8 to Musina is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 536.0 km in roughly 7 hrs 44 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
383.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.40×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
49
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 44 min
End point
Maseri Avenue
Return: 15 hrs 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
464 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,078.71
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,082.96
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,077.55
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,129.27
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,423.30
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,428.90
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,421.77
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,490.01
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,872.76
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,880.14
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,870.75
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,960.54
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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
-22.3454, 30.0269
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 Musina Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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8 → Musina
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Car
536.0 km
7 hrs 44 min
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Two-wheeler
536.0 km
~8 hrs 14 min
65 km/h avg
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536.0 km 7 hrs 44 min
Start 8
Finish Musina
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  1. Directions from 8 to Musina 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
    72.8 km
  45. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Musina
    0.9 km
  46. Turn right onto Old National Road
    2.5 km
  47. Turn left
    0.7 km
  48. At the end of the road, turn left onto Harper Road
    0.1 km
  49. Turn right onto Maseri Avenue
    0.3 km
  50. 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 ↩ Musina → 8 8 to Johannesburg 8 to Pretoria 8 to Cape Town 8 to Durban Johannesburg to Musina Pretoria to Musina Cape Town to Musina
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
268.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 52 min • 3 hrs 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
38.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
89.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
71.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Musina
06:36 – 17:23
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:59
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 1 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,240.62
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.72
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R107.21
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,358.54
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (57)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
11
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
13
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 8 -25.44773, 31.66648
Midpoint
268.4 km
Total: 536.0 km
Midpoint 268.4 km
536.0 km 7 hrs 44 min
Destination Musina End: Maseri Avenue -22.34535, 30.02685

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 536.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,072.1 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 44 min
Maneuver count 49
Maneuver density 9.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 268.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.44773, 31.66648
Midpoint -24.15799, 30.48301
End -22.34535, 30.02685
Destination brief

Travelling to Musina

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Northern border route city
Standout Far-north stop with border-route importance
Best for Who this destination suits
Border-route stop Northern overnight Long-haul logistics Limpopo far-north base
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Travellers often reach Musina late or leave early, so the exact hotel, truck-stop area or route-side property matters more than generic city-centre planning.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Musina as a practical northern base for long-distance road travel, border logistics and the far north of Limpopo.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Musina Municipality promotes road-trip planning in and around the town
The destination is strongly route-led rather than purely leisure-led
Its location gives it unusual practical importance on South African road networks
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Questions 9
How far is 8 from Musina? +
8 is about 536.0 km from Musina by road.
How long does it take from 8 to Musina? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 8 to Musina in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 8 to Musina? +
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 Musina? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,078.71 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,082.96 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,077.55 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,129.27 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 8 to Musina? +
Yes. There are 2 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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