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Distance from 8 to Pula

N 8 → Pula
Road distance
408.8 km
R104 R539
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
362.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 43 min
End point
Pula Crescent
Return: 27 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
283 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R780.55
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R783.79
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R950.67
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R956.55
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,029.89
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,034.16
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,254.35
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,262.12
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,355.12
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,360.74
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,650.47
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,660.69
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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
-25.7470, 28.0676
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
8 to Pula is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 408.8 km in roughly 4 hrs 43 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
8 → Pula
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Car
408.8 km
4 hrs 43 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
408.8 km
~6 hrs 17 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
409 km
↑ 1 hr 54 min faster
Flight time
49 min
With airport
~2 hrs 49 min
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408.8 km 4 hrs 43 min
Start 8
Finish Pula
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  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 right at the fork
    102.2 km
  9. Continue straight
    7.5 km
  10. Turn sharp right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    0.5 km
  11. Turn left onto Johannes Ramokhoase Street
    2.7 km
  12. Turn right onto Es'kia Mphahlele Drive West
    0.2 km
  13. Turn left onto Vom Hagen Street
    4.0 km
  14. Continue straight onto Magalies Toll Route
    3.5 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R104: Atteridgeville
    0.8 km
  16. Turn left onto Arcridian Street
    0.9 km
  17. Turn left onto Anthesis Street
    1.6 km
  18. Continue straight onto Govern Mbheki Street
    1.2 km
  19. Continue straight onto Rholihlahla Mandela Street
    0.2 km
  20. Turn left onto Jabulani Crescent
    0.0 km
  21. Turn left onto Pula Crescent
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R658.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 16 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
Quaga Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R6.50
Quaga Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R6.50
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 ↩ Pula → 8 8 to Johannesburg 8 to Pretoria 8 to Cape Town 8 to Durban Johannesburg to Pula Pretoria to Pula Cape Town to Pula
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
204.2 km
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 21 min • 2 hrs 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
29.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
68.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pula
06:36 – 17:31
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,708.72
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.18
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R81.76
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,798.65
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
204.2 km
Total: 408.8 km
Midpoint 204.2 km
408.8 km 4 hrs 43 min
Destination Pula End: Pula Crescent -25.74703, 28.06760

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Gauteng
One-way road span 408.8 km
Return-cycle span 817.6 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 204.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.44773, 31.66648
Midpoint -25.75335, 29.99753
End -25.74703, 28.06760
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Pula
1
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Pula
1
  • PEP
    Tshwane, 0008, Gauteng
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Pula
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pula
6
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Questions 9
How far is 8 from Pula? +
8 is about 408.8 km from Pula by road.
How long does it take from 8 to Pula? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 8 to Pula in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 8 to Pula? +
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 Pula? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R780.55 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R783.79 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R950.67 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R956.55 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 8 to Pula? +
Yes. There are 16 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Schoemanskloof
From 8 To Pula
: Atteridgeville
From 8 To Pula
Jabulani Crescent
From 8 To Pula
Pula Crescent
From 8 To Pula

Route Locations

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

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