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Distance from 8 to Ni

8 to Ni is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 389.7 km in roughly 4 hrs 23 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 8 → Ni
Road distance
389.7 km
N12 R539
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
344.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 23 min
End point
Swan Street
Return: 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
263 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R652.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R655.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R726.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R732.52
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R860.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R864.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R958.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R966.52
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,132.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,137.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,261.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,271.74
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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
-26.1848, 28.3211
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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389.7 km 4 hrs 23 min
Start 8
Finish Ni
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Destination
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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
    104.3 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12
    0.5 km
  10. Turn left onto Tom Jones Street
    0.8 km
  11. Turn left onto Howard Avenue
    0.6 km
  12. Turn left onto Swan Street
    0.1 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R389.00
Main toll road N12
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
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 Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Ni → 8 8 to Johannesburg 8 to Pretoria 8 to Cape Town 8 to Durban Johannesburg to Ni Pretoria to Ni Cape Town to Ni
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
194.7 km
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 11 min • 2 hrs 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
28.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
64.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
21.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ni
06:31 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 14 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,628.77
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.79
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R77.93
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,714.49
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (4)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 8 -25.44773, 31.66648
Midpoint
194.7 km
Total: 389.7 km
Midpoint 194.7 km
389.7 km 4 hrs 23 min
Destination Ni End: Swan Street -26.18477, 28.32107

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Gauteng
One-way road span 389.7 km
Return-cycle span 779.3 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 23 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 194.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.44773, 31.66648
Midpoint -25.71679, 30.07569
End -26.18477, 28.32107
Destination services

Available in Ni

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Ni
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Ni
2
  • Woolworths
    Benoni, 1501
  • PEP
    Pretoria Road, Johannesburg, 1501, Gauteng
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Ni
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Ni
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Ni
1
  • Edgars
    Tom Jones Street, Benoni, 1500
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Questions 9
How far is 8 from Ni? +
8 is about 389.7 km from Ni by road.
How long does it take from 8 to Ni? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 8 to Ni in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 8 to Ni? +
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 Ni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R652.29 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R655.37 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R726.63 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R732.52 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 8 to Ni? +
Yes. There are 5 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 Ni

Route Locations

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

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