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Distance from 8 to Salem Bypass

N 8 → Salem Bypass
Road distance
488.9 km
8 to Salem Bypass is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 488.9 km in roughly 7 hrs 16 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
6,514.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
0.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
57
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 16 min
End point
Salem Bypass
Return: 14 hrs 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
436 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
67.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R983.90
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R987.77
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R982.84
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,030.01
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,298.20
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,303.31
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,296.81
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,359.05
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,708.16
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,714.88
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,706.33
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,788.22
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
56° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
236° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.4477, 31.6665
End coords Destination point
11.6615, 78.2267
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 17 °C 8 Clear Sky View Forecast → 26 °C Salem Bypass Cloudy View Forecast →
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8 → Salem Bypass
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488.9 km
7 hrs 16 min
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Two-wheeler
488.9 km
~7 hrs 31 min
65 km/h avg
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488.9 km 7 hrs 16 min
Start 8
Finish Salem Bypass
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    0.2 km
  3. Continue straight onto Thirumullavaram Road
    0.1 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Thirumullavaram Road
    0.3 km
  5. Continue left onto Thirumullavaram Road
    0.8 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left onto Maruthadi - Thirumullavaram Road
    2.4 km
  7. Turn left
    0.2 km
  8. Go straight onto Church Road
    0.4 km
  9. Continue left onto Church Road
    0.7 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  11. Turn left
    0.2 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn slight left onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    5.0 km
  13. Continue straight onto Chavara Road Bridge
    3.3 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    6.6 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork
    4.6 km
  16. Merge slight right onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    10.4 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.7 km
  18. Merge slight right onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    0.6 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.6 km
  20. Merge slight right onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    4.6 km
  21. Merge slight right onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    10.6 km
  22. Turn slight left
    2.1 km
  23. Turn slight left onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    12.3 km
  24. Continue straight onto Railway Over Bridge over NH
    0.7 km
  25. Continue straight onto Salem-Kochi-Kanyakumari Road NH66
    16.4 km
  26. Turn slight left
    1.4 km
  27. Continue straight onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    4.8 km
  28. Turn slight left
    1.3 km
  29. Merge slight right onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    1.2 km
  30. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  31. Turn slight left onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    7.1 km
  32. Continue slight right onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    1.7 km
  33. Turn left
    0.1 km
  34. Turn slight left onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    31.9 km
  35. Continue straight onto Vytilla Flyover
    0.7 km
  36. Continue straight onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    5.9 km
  37. Turn right onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Highway
    0.1 km
  38. Continue straight onto Edapally Bridge
    3.4 km
  39. Continue straight onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Highway
    13.7 km
  40. Continue straight onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Highway
    76.2 km
  41. Continue straight onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    3.9 km
  42. Continue straight onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    29.8 km
  43. Continue straight onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Highway
    50.7 km
  44. Keep slight left at the fork onto Coimbatore Bypass
    151.3 km
  45. Merge slight right
    0.7 km
  46. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Salem Bypass
    0.1 km
  47. Continue onto Salem Bypass
    0.9 km
  48. Continue straight onto Varanasi Kanyakumari
    1.0 km
  49. Continue straight onto Varanasi - KanyaKumari Flyover
    0.4 km
  50. Keep slight left at the fork onto Varanasi - KanyaKumari Flyover
    0.3 km
  51. Continue straight onto Salem Bypass
    11.6 km
  52. Continue straight onto bypass road
    1.1 km
  53. Take the exit ramp sharp right
    0.1 km
  54. Merge slight left onto bypass road
    0.3 km
  55. Continue straight onto bypass road
    0.8 km
  56. Continue straight onto Salem Bypass
    1.8 km
  57. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Salem Bypass → 8 8 to Johannesburg 8 to Pretoria 8 to Cape Town 8 to Durban Johannesburg to Salem Bypass Pretoria to Salem Bypass Cape Town to Salem Bypass
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
245.0 km
Mpumalanga to Tamil Nadu
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 38 min • 3 hrs 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Tamil Nadu
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
81.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
1332.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Salem Bypass
02:22 – 15:10
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
08:46
Total daylightUsable driving light
12 hrs 48 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
02:22
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,043.68
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.78
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R97.78
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,151.24
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (32)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
7
Complex forks Path selection
6
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 8 -25.44773, 31.66648
Midpoint
245.0 km
Total: 488.9 km
Midpoint 245.0 km
488.9 km 7 hrs 16 min
Destination Salem Bypass End: Salem Bypass 11.66152, 78.22675

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Tamil Nadu
One-way road span 488.9 km
Return-cycle span 977.8 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 16 min
Maneuver count 57
Maneuver density 11.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 245.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.44773, 31.66648
Midpoint 10.64782, 76.56037
End 11.66152, 78.22675
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How far is 8 from Salem Bypass? +
8 is about 488.9 km from Salem Bypass by road.
How long does it take from 8 to Salem Bypass? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 8 to Salem Bypass in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 8 to Salem Bypass? +
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 Salem Bypass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R983.90 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R987.77 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R982.84 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,030.01 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 8 to Salem Bypass? +
No tollgates are 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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