Distance from 8 to Pretoria

N 8 → Pretoria

Road distance

394.5 km

Provincial mix · R539

8 to Pretoria is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 394.5 km in roughly 4 hrs 28 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

350.4 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.13×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

4 hrs 28 min

End point

Church Square

Return: 8 hrs 57 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

268 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

88.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

4 hrs 58 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R793.94

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R797.07

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

264° W

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

84° E

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-25.4477, 31.6665

End coords Destination point

-25.7459, 28.1879

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

Weather 15 °C 8 Fair View Forecast → 10 °C Pretoria Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

8 → Pretoria

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Car

394.5 km

4 hrs 28 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

394.5 km

~6 hrs 4 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 51 km to Skukuza Airport
✈ SZK → HLA (45 min)
🚗 33 km from Lanseria International
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Hotel Near Pretoria

Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town

1 Lower Buitengracht, Foreshore, Cape Town, Western Cape 335 km from start

"Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town is a large, full-service hotel that makes sens…"

B 335 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Pretoria

Protea Hotel Pretoria Loftus Park

416 Kirkness Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0007 347 km from start

"Protea Hotel Pretoria Loftus Park is a modern city hotel in Arcadia, Pretoria, a…"

B 347 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Pretoria

Southern Sun Pretoria

Corner of Steve Biko and Stanza Bopape, Arcadia, Pretoria, Gauteng 348 km from start

"Southern Sun Pretoria is a large, established hotel in Arcadia that works well f…"

B 348 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Pretoria

StayEasy Pretoria

Corner of Lilian Ngoyi (previously Van der Walt) & Andries Streets, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, Gauteng 350 km from start

"StayEasy Pretoria is a practical budget-friendly hotel for travellers who want a…"

B 350 km from start

Hotel

Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start 8

Finish Pretoria

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from 8 to Pretoria 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 right at the fork

102.2 km
Continue straight

8.6 km
Turn right onto Bank Lane

0.1 km
Turn sharp left

0.1 km
Turn right onto Church Square

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 14

Known total R645.00

Main toll road N4

This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.

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

Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza

Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza

R0.00

Donkerhoek Tollstation

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Donkerhoek Tollstation

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Diamond Hill Plaza (West)

Road: Road not linked yet

R51.00

Diamond Hill Plaza (East)

Road: Road not linked yet

R51.00

Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza

Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza

R0.00

Cullinan Ramp Plaza

Road:

R21.00

Cullinan Ramp Plaza

Road:

R21.00

Valtaki East Ramp Plaza

Road:

R39.00

Valtaki East Ramp Plaza

Road:

R39.00

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

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

197.1 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 14 min • 2 hrs 14 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

28.4 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

65.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

21.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

88.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Pretoria

06:49 – 17:23

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:06

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 33 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

14 hrs 31 min

SunriseDawn break

06:49

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,649.11

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R7.89

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R78.90

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,735.91

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (3)

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

197.1 km

Total: 394.5 km

Midpoint 197.1 km

394.5 km 269 min

Destination Pretoria End: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 394.5 km

Return-cycle span 789 km

Traversal time 269 min

Maneuver count 13

Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 197.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.44773, 31.66648

Midpoint -25.71695, 30.05357

End -25.74593, 28.18791

Destination brief

Travelling to Tshwane / Pretoria

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

Signature Capital city and cultural core

Standout Monuments, government and a wider Tshwane spread

Pretoria is strongest as part of the wider Tshwane capital area, where government, museums, monuments and different suburban nodes create a broader destination than the historic centre alone.

Best for Who this destination suits

Government travel Museums and monuments City stay Business travel

Arrival What to expect on arrival

Union Buildings, Hatfield, Menlyn, Centurion-side travel and the old core are different arrivals. Naming the exact zone matters.

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Use Pretoria and the wider Tshwane area for government travel, heritage stops, conferences and north-Gauteng city stays.

Destination facts Quick reference details

Visit Tshwane describes the city as cultural and cosmopolitan

The destination combines grand architecture and museums

Five major highways feed into the wider Tshwane area

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Questions 9

How far is 8 from Pretoria? +

8 is about 394.5 km from Pretoria by road.

How long does it take from 8 to Pretoria? +

The drive usually takes about 269 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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

Is taxi available from 8 to Pretoria? +

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 Pretoria? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R793.94 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R797.07 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R793.09 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R831.15 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from 8 to Pretoria? +

Yes. There are 14 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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Seattle Coffee

Sea Harvest Gezina Factory Shop

Ackermans Woman

Corner Bakery

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South African Geographical Names Council

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Pretoria News

Capitol Towers North

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Nedbank

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Mr Price

Torga Optical

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FNB

National Treasury

Adobe Supermarket

Capitec Bank

Deptartment of Home Affairs

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

African Bank

Capitec Bank

Nedbank

Cash Crusaders

Mr Price

Truworths

Van Schaik

PEP

Smart Furniture

Damelin City Campus Pretoria

Intec College

Shoprite Usave

Department of Transport

Sky Diva Beauty Works

Abbey's Liquor Store

Young Shall Grow Beauty Care &Hair Salon

Department of Employment and Labour

Cash Crusaders-Schubart

Mr Price

Shoprite

Betting World

Italian Lights & Furniture

Clicks

South African Revenue Service

Boxer

Boxer

Boxer

PEP

Supreme Finance

Akhona Furnishers

Laerskool Eendracht

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CMH Kempster

Gauteng Motors

Royal Butchery

Star Light Dry Cleaners

Cash 4 Scrap

Bothongo Group

Railway Furnishers

Laundry

Rebs Hair Salon

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