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Distance from 9 to 8

9 to 8 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 406.5 km in roughly 4 hrs 36 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 9 → 8
Road distance
406.5 km
N12 N4 R36
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
361.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 36 min
Start point
Mendelsohn Avenue
Return: 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
276 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R680.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R683.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R758.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R764.18
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R897.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R902.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,000.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,008.29
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,181.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,186.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,316.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,326.69
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
78° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
258° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.1607, 28.1458
End coords Destination point
-25.4477, 31.6665
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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406.5 km 4 hrs 36 min
Start 9
Finish 8
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Mendelsohn Avenue
    0.6 km
  2. Turn right onto Dunvegan Avenue
    0.0 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Boeing Road East
    1.1 km
  4. Continue straight onto Saint Margaret Road West
    0.2 km
  5. Continue straight onto Saint Anne Road
    0.4 km
  6. Turn right onto Rembrandt Road
    0.0 km
  7. Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Avenue
    1.1 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N12: Malahieni
    0.6 km
  9. Merge slight right
    119.8 km
  10. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  12. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  14. Merge slight right
    104.5 km
  15. Turn sharp left
    0.2 km
  16. Turn right
    0.6 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 8
Known total R389.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Nkomazi Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R95.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ 8 → 9 9 to Johannesburg 9 to Pretoria 9 to Cape Town 9 to Durban Johannesburg to 8 Pretoria to 8 Cape Town to 8
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
203.1 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 18 min • 2 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
29.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
67.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 8
06:18 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 2 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:18
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,699.14
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.13
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R81.30
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,788.57
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 9 Start: Mendelsohn Avenue -26.16067, 28.14585
Midpoint
203.1 km
Total: 406.5 km
Midpoint 203.1 km
406.5 km 4 hrs 36 min
Destination 8 -25.44773, 31.66648

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 406.5 km
Return-cycle span 813.0 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 203.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.16067, 28.14585
Midpoint -25.75017, 29.99994
End -25.44773, 31.66648
Destination services

Available in 8

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around 8
1
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Questions 9
How far is 9 from 8? +
9 is about 406.5 km from 8 by road.
How long does it take from 9 to 8? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 9 to 8 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 9 to 8? +
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 9 to 8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R680.47 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R683.69 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R758.03 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R764.18 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 9 to 8? +
Yes. There are 8 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Malahieni
From 9 To 8
: Nelspruit
From 9 To 8
Mashishing
From 9 To 8
Schoemanskloof
From 9 To 8

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

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About 372.4 km Difference: 34.0 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 252.0 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 245.0 km

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