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Distance from 8 to Sul

N 8 → Sul
Road distance
959.7 km
Highway dominant · N3 / N8 / R539
8 to Sul is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 959.7 km in roughly 11 hrs 13 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
759.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 13 min
Return: 27 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
673 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 28 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,832.46
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,840.07
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,231.85
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,245.67
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,417.84
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,427.86
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,944.80
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,963.03
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,181.36
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,194.56
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,874.74
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,898.73
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
239° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
59° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.4477, 31.6665
End coords Destination point
-28.8166, 24.9916
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 23 °C 8 Fair View Forecast → 21 °C Sul Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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8 → Sul
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Car
959.7 km
11 hrs 13 min
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Two-wheeler
959.7 km
~14 hrs 45 min
65 km/h avg
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960 km
~1 hr 55 min
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959.7 km 11 hrs 13 min
Start 8
Finish Sul
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Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from 8 to Sul via N3 and N8
National highway route N3 N8
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Directions from 8 to Sul via R539
Provincial road route R539
2 route directions identified on this trip
  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
    380.7 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  15. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Road towards N8: Kimberley
    0.1 km
  16. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    125.5 km
  17. Turn right
    6.2 km
  18. Turn slight left
    7.5 km
  19. Turn slight right
    0.6 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 24
Known total R815.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 24 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
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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 ↩ Sul → 8 8 to Johannesburg 8 to Pretoria 8 to Cape Town 8 to Durban Johannesburg to Sul Pretoria to Sul Cape Town to Sul
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
480.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 36 min • 5 hrs 36 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
69.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
159.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
51.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sul
07:00 – 17:32
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 31 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 37 min
SunriseDawn break
07:00
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,011.49
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.19
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R191.94
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,222.62
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
480.0 km
Total: 959.7 km
Midpoint 480.0 km
959.7 km 11 hrs 13 min
Destination Sul -28.81662, 24.99164

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 959.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,919.4 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 13 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 480.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.44773, 31.66648
Midpoint -26.62531, 27.77265
End -28.81662, 24.99164
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Questions 9
How far is 8 from Sul? +
8 is about 959.7 km from Sul by road.
How long does it take from 8 to Sul? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 8 to Sul 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 Sul? +
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 Sul? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,832.46 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,840.07 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,231.85 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,245.67 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 8 to Sul? +
Yes. There are 24 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. 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 Sul
Toll: Pretoria
From 8 To Sul
Germiston
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Durban
From 8 To Sul
Kimberley
From 8 To Sul
ern Bypass
From 8 To Sul

Route Locations

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

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