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Distance from A 445 to 8

N A 445 → 8
Road distance
1,812.0 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N12 / N2 / N3 / N4 / R300 / R36
A 445 to 8 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,812.0 km in roughly 19 hrs 45 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,574.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
19 hrs 45 min
Return: 39 hrs 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1185 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
22 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,646.53
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,660.88
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,642.61
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,817.44
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R4,811.39
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R4,830.33
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R4,806.23
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R5,036.90
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R6,330.78
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R6,355.69
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R6,323.98
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R6,627.50
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
56° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
236° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0249, 18.6568
End coords Destination point
-25.4477, 31.6665
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 17 °C A 445 Clear Sky View Forecast → 22 °C 8 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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A 445 → 8
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Car
1,812.0 km
19 hrs 45 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1,812.0 km
~27 hrs 52 min
65 km/h avg
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1,603 km flight
~5 hrs 46 min
🚗 8 km to Cape Town International
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🚗 51 km from Skukuza Airport
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1,812.0 km 19 hrs 45 min
Start A 445
Finish 8
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from A 445 to 8 via N2 and N1 and N3 and N12 and N4
    National highway route N2N1N3N12N4
  2. Directions from A 445 to 8 via R300 and R36
    Provincial road routes R300R36
  3. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Tandazo Drive
    0.3 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left onto Sigwele Avenue
    0.3 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto Mew Way
    1.2 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town
    0.6 km
  8. Merge slight right
    1.3 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain
    0.3 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards R300: Bellville
    1.5 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Kuils River Freeway
    14.0 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Paarl
    1.5 km
  13. Merge slight right onto N1 Freeway
    436.5 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  16. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    27.2 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  20. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  22. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  24. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  25. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  26. Merge slight right
    104.5 km
  27. Turn sharp left
    0.2 km
  28. Turn right
    0.6 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 28
Known total R979.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 28 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
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
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
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 -26.263, 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
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 445 A 445 to Johannesburg A 445 to Pretoria A 445 to Cape Town A 445 to Durban Johannesburg to 8 Pretoria to 8 Cape Town to 8
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Halfway point
906.2 km
Western Cape to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 52 min • 9 hrs 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
130.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
301.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
97.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 8
06:33 – 17:10
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:51
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 36 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 22 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R7,574.28
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R36.24
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R362.41
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,972.93
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (32)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
6
Complex forks Path selection
6
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A 445 -34.02488, 18.65677
Midpoint
906.2 km
Total: 1,812.0 km
Midpoint 906.2 km
1,812.0 km 19 hrs 45 min
Destination 8 -25.44773, 31.66648

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 1,812.0 km
Return-cycle span 3,624.1 km
Traversal time 19 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 1.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 906.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.02488, 18.65677
Midpoint -29.84069, 25.89896
End -25.44773, 31.66648
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Questions 9
How far is A 445 from 8? +
A 445 is about 1,812.0 km from 8 by road.
How long does it take from A 445 to 8? +
The drive usually takes about 19 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A 445 to 8 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 A 445 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 445 to 8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,646.53 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,660.88 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,642.61 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,817.44 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A 445 to 8? +
Yes. There are 28 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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Mew Way
From A 445 To 8
: Cape Town
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: Mitchell's Plain
From A 445 To 8
Bellville
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: Paarl
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Worcester
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: Johannesburg
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ern Bypass
From A 445 To 8
: eMalahleni
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Kempton Park
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