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Distance from 8 to S306

N 8 → S306
Road distance
804.2 km
N3 R539 R70
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
547.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.47×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 22 min
Return: 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
562 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,535.67
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,542.04
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,870.36
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,881.94
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,026.23
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,034.63
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,467.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,483.12
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,666.09
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,677.15
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,247.16
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,267.26
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
224° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
44° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.4477, 31.6665
End coords Destination point
-28.9166, 27.7379
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
8 to S306 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 804.2 km in roughly 9 hrs 22 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
8 → S306
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Car
804.2 km
9 hrs 22 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
804.2 km
~12 hrs 22 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
804 km
↑ 5 hrs 45 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 36 min
With airport
~3 hrs 36 min
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804.2 km 9 hrs 22 min
Start 8
Finish S306
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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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
    123.0 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.5 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3
    0.9 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    7.2 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    217.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R70: Hennenman
    0.8 km
  15. Turn left
    96.0 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left
    34.3 km
  17. Turn left
    0.5 km
  18. Go straight
    14.0 km
  19. Turn right
    3.0 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R737.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nkomazi Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R95.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ S306 → 8 8 to Johannesburg 8 to Pretoria 8 to Cape Town 8 to Durban Johannesburg to S306 Pretoria to S306 Cape Town to S306
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
402.4 km
Mpumalanga to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 41 min • 4 hrs 41 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
57.9 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
133.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
43.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at S306
06:45 – 17:25
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 45 min
SunriseDawn break
06:45
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,361.76
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.08
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R160.85
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,538.70
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 8 -25.44773, 31.66648
Midpoint
402.4 km
Total: 804.2 km
Midpoint 402.4 km
804.2 km 9 hrs 22 min
Destination S306 -28.91661, 27.73791

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Free State
One-way road span 804.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,608.5 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 22 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 402.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.44773, 31.66648
Midpoint -26.16458, 28.17745
End -28.91661, 27.73791
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Questions 9
How far is 8 from S306? +
8 is about 804.2 km from S306 by road.
How long does it take from 8 to S306? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 8 to S306 in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from 8 to S306? +
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 S306? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,535.67 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,542.04 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,870.36 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,881.94 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 8 to S306? +
Yes. There are 23 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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 S306
Toll: Pretoria
From 8 To S306
Germiston
From 8 To S306
Durban
From 8 To S306
Kimberley
From 8 To S306
ern Bypass
From 8 To S306
: Hennenman
From 8 To S306
Senekal
From 8 To S306

Route Locations

Start area
8, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
S306, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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