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Distance from A 1 Dortmund to 8

N A 1 Dortmund → 8
Road distance
494.3 km
Highway dominant · N12 / N3 / N4 / R36
A 1 Dortmund to 8 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 494.3 km in roughly 5 hrs 34 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
412.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 34 min
Start point
Dortmund Street
Return: 11 hrs 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
334 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R994.65
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R998.57
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R993.59
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,041.27
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,312.39
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,317.56
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,310.98
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,373.90
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,726.83
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,733.63
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,724.98
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,807.77
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
69° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
249° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.8095, 27.8189
End coords Destination point
-25.4477, 31.6665
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 18 °C A 1 Dortmund Clear Sky View Forecast → 24 °C 8 Fair View Forecast →
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A 1 Dortmund → 8
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494.3 km
5 hrs 34 min
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494.3 km
~7 hrs 36 min
65 km/h avg
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Shell

1804, Gauteng 13 km from start
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Sunbake Vereeniging Depot

16 Kariba Street 17 km from start
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Convenience store Near A 1 Dortmund

Quickshop

Randvaal 45 km from start
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Fuel stations Soon after A 1 Dortmund

Shell

11 Andries Pretorius Road, Alberton, 1449, Gauteng 69 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after A 1 Dortmund

Shell Select

2001, Gauteng 73 km from start
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Fournos Bakery

Regent Street 75 km from start
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Charlie Catue

Smith Road 75 km from start
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Fat Cake City

Rietfontein Road 77 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after A 1 Dortmund

Pick n Pay Express

Benoni, 1501, Gauteng 85 km from start
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Fuel stations Soon after A 1 Dortmund

Shell

1 Ampthill Avenue, Benoni, 1501, Gauteng 86 km from start
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Shell

1 Heald Street, Benoni, 1501, Gauteng 93 km from start
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Convenience store Around halfway

Quickshop

Belfast 254 km from start
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Convenience store Near 8

Quickshop

1 Air Street, Malelane 396 km from start
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Supermarkets Near 8

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Malelane, 1320 396 km from start
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494.3 km 5 hrs 34 min
Start A 1 Dortmund
Finish 8
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from A 1 Dortmund to 8 via N12 and N3 and N4
    National highway route N12N3N4
  2. Directions from A 1 Dortmund to 8 via R36
    Provincial road route R36
  3. Head on Dortmund Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Taunus Street
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto D.F. Malan Road
    1.8 km
  6. Turn right
    73.7 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  8. Continue right onto South Rand Road
    1.0 km
  9. Continue straight onto Rand Airport Road
    1.6 km
  10. Take the ramp slight right towards N12
    0.6 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    7.5 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  14. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  16. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  18. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  20. Merge slight right
    104.5 km
  21. Turn sharp left
    0.2 km
  22. Turn right
    0.6 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 11
Known total R389.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are 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
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Nkomazi Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R95.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ 8 → A 1 Dortmund A 1 Dortmund to Johannesburg A 1 Dortmund to Pretoria A 1 Dortmund to Cape Town A 1 Dortmund to Durban Johannesburg to 8 Pretoria to 8 Cape Town to 8
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Halfway point
247.1 km
Free State to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 47 min • 2 hrs 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
82.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 8
06:36 – 17:10
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:53
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 33 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 35 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,066.02
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.89
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R98.85
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,174.76
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A 1 Dortmund Start: Dortmund Street -26.80955, 27.81889
Midpoint
247.1 km
Total: 494.3 km
Midpoint 247.1 km
494.3 km 5 hrs 34 min
Destination 8 -25.44773, 31.66648

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 494.3 km
Return-cycle span 988.5 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 34 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 247.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.80955, 27.81889
Midpoint -25.81664, 29.59323
End -25.44773, 31.66648
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Questions 9
How far is A 1 Dortmund from 8? +
A 1 Dortmund is about 494.3 km from 8 by road.
How long does it take from A 1 Dortmund to 8? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A 1 Dortmund to 8 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from A 1 Dortmund 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 A 1 Dortmund to 8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R994.65 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R998.57 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R993.59 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,041.27 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A 1 Dortmund to 8? +
Yes. There are 11 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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