South Africa route platform Distance24 Road distance, travel time and route planning across South Africa.
Donate

Distance from 8 to O 2

N 8 → O 2
Road distance
412.8 km
R538
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
284.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.45×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
41
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 9 min
Return: 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
369 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
67.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R788.17
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R791.44
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R959.96
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R965.90
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,039.95
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,044.26
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,266.61
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,274.45
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,368.36
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,374.03
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,666.59
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,676.91
See more fuel details from 8 to O 2
🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
340° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
160° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.4477, 31.6665
End coords Destination point
-23.0448, 30.7145
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
8 to O 2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 412.8 km in roughly 6 hrs 9 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
8 → O 2
🚗
Car
412.8 km
6 hrs 9 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
412.8 km
~6 hrs 21 min
65 km/h avg
🧭 Google
Navigate now
O 2
Opens in new tab
✈ Estimate
Flight
413 km
↑ 3 hrs 19 min faster
Flight time
49 min
With airport
~2 hrs 49 min
Estimated. Includes ~2h airport procedures. Check actual schedules for 8 to O 2.
Search flights
Accommodation

Where to stay near O 2

Road-trip friendly stays matched to this destination and corridor, with photos, price positioning and quick property links.

No accommodation listings have been added for this route yet.

Suggest accommodation
Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning
Route map

Live map

Start, destination and route line.

412.8 km 6 hrs 9 min
Start 8
Finish O 2
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.5 km
  2. Turn left
    0.2 km
  3. Turn sharp right
    61.4 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R538: KMIA
    0.4 km
  5. Turn right
    0.2 km
  6. Turn right
    11.3 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    3.1 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  10. Turn right
    4.3 km
  11. Turn right onto Plaston Road
    2.8 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    16.5 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    3.0 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    11.3 km
  17. Continue straight
    30.8 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    0.7 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    0.4 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    32.6 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  25. Continue
    0.4 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  27. Continue
    0.5 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  29. Continue
    7.9 km
  30. Turn right
    66.8 km
  31. Turn slight right
    25.1 km
  32. Turn left
    10.4 km
  33. Turn right
    25.9 km
  34. Continue straight
    10.5 km
  35. Turn left
    4.9 km
  36. Turn right
    2.3 km
  37. At the end of the road, turn left
    42.8 km
  38. At the end of the road, turn right
    29.9 km
  39. Turn right
    4.7 km
  40. Turn right
    1.0 km
  41. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R95.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
Nkomazi Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R95.00
Routes ↩ O 2 → 8 8 to Johannesburg 8 to Pretoria 8 to Cape Town 8 to Durban Johannesburg to O 2 Pretoria to O 2 Cape Town to O 2
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
206.7 km
Mpumalanga to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 4 min • 3 hrs 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
29.7 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
68.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at O 2
06:22 – 17:24
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 35 min
SunriseDawn break
06:22
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,725.41
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.26
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R82.56
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,816.22
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (46)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
9
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
10
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 8 -25.44773, 31.66648
Midpoint
206.7 km
Total: 412.8 km
Midpoint 206.7 km
412.8 km 6 hrs 9 min
Destination O 2 -23.04483, 30.71448

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Limpopo
One-way road span 412.8 km
Return-cycle span 825.6 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 9 min
Maneuver count 41
Maneuver density 9.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 206.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.44773, 31.66648
Midpoint -24.39006, 30.98400
End -23.04483, 30.71448
Route support

Route FAQ

Tap a question to expand the answer and keep the section compact while browsing the route page.

Questions 9
How far is 8 from O 2? +
8 is about 412.8 km from O 2 by road.
How long does it take from 8 to O 2? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 8 to O 2 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 8 to O 2? +
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 O 2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R788.17 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R791.44 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R959.96 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R965.90 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 8 to O 2? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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.
Editorial

From the editorial desk

Fresh route reads, destination ideas and planning guides from the Distance24 editorial blog.

Open blog
Route support

Something wrong?

Report wrong directions, map issues, spelling mistakes, toll problems or anything else on this route for admin review.

Distance Directions Map Tolls Place issue Spelling
Your report is sent together with the current route page and route names so it is easier to review and fix.

Towns along the route

: KMIA
From 8 To O 2
KaNyamazane
From 8 To O 2
Steiltes
From 8 To O 2

Route Locations

Start area
8, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
O 2, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 119.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 136.4 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 258.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 40.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 251.3 km

Reverse route and related trips

View distance from O 2 to 8

8 to Johannesburg 8 to Pretoria 8 to Cape Town 8 to Durban Johannesburg to O 2 Pretoria to O 2 Cape Town to O 2 Durban to O 2

Legal and trust information

Access pages for Distance24.co.za and Fuel Prices, including privacy, terms, disclaimers, contact details and editorial standards.

Open Trust Centre
Privacy Policy Data, cookies and privacy requests → Terms of Use Rules, responsibilities and usage terms → Disclaimer Important estimate and route limitations → Contact Support, privacy, editorial and ads →
Trust Centre About Privacy Policy Terms of Use Disclaimer PAIA Manual Contact Advertising Disclosure Editorial Policy Cookies Corrections

© 2026 Distance24.co.za. All rights reserved.

Distance24.co.za combines Leaflet, OpenStreetMap, Nominatim, Geoapify, OSRM, OpenRouteService and Open-Meteo to power map display, place search, route planning, distance calculations and weather information.