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Distance from A20 Messina to 8

N A20 Messina → 8
Road distance
535.4 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N4 / R36
A20 Messina to 8 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 535.4 km in roughly 7 hrs 44 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
383.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.40×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
50
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 44 min
Start point
Maseri Avenue
Return: 15 hrs 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
464 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,077.38
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,081.62
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,076.22
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,127.87
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,421.54
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,427.13
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,420.01
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,488.16
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,870.45
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,877.81
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,868.44
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,958.11
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
155° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
335° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-22.3454, 30.0269
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 19 °C A20 Messina Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 20 °C 8 Fair View Forecast →
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A20 Messina → 8
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Car
535.4 km
7 hrs 44 min
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535.4 km
~8 hrs 14 min
65 km/h avg
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535.4 km 7 hrs 44 min
Start A20 Messina
Finish 8
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from A20 Messina to 8 via N1 and N4
    National highway route N1N4
  2. Directions from A20 Messina to 8 via R36
    Provincial road route R36
  3. Head on Maseri Avenue
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Harper Road
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right
    0.7 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto Old National Road
    2.2 km
  7. Turn slight left towards Louis Trichardt
    0.1 km
  8. Take the ramp straight towards N1: Louis Trichardt
    0.8 km
  9. Merge slight right
    74.0 km
  10. Continue straight
    2.0 km
  11. Go straight
    10.8 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    5.0 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  15. Continue
    33.9 km
  16. Turn left onto R36
    21.2 km
  17. Turn left
    25.2 km
  18. Turn left
    37.9 km
  19. Turn right onto Circle Drive
    1.4 km
  20. Continue straight onto Claude Wheatley Road
    0.4 km
  21. Turn sharp right onto Sapekoe Drive
    85.1 km
  22. Turn left
    17.0 km
  23. Turn right
    33.7 km
  24. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    0.5 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  28. Continue
    0.4 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  30. Continue
    32.6 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  32. Continue
    0.4 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  34. Continue
    0.7 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  36. Continue
    30.7 km
  37. Continue straight
    11.3 km
  38. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  39. Continue
    3.0 km
  40. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  41. Continue
    16.5 km
  42. Turn left onto Plaston Road
    2.8 km
  43. At the end of the road, turn left
    4.3 km
  44. Continue left
    0.1 km
  45. Turn right
    3.1 km
  46. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  47. Continue
    11.0 km
  48. Take the ramp left towards N4: Maputo
    0.4 km
  49. Merge slight right onto Northern Bypass
    61.4 km
  50. Turn sharp left
    0.2 km
  51. Turn right
    0.6 km
  52. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R156.50
Main toll road N4
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Nkomazi Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R95.00
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Routes ↩ 8 → A20 Messina A20 Messina to Johannesburg A20 Messina to Pretoria A20 Messina to Cape Town A20 Messina to Durban Johannesburg to 8 Pretoria to 8 Cape Town to 8
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
268.1 km
Limpopo to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 52 min • 3 hrs 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
38.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
89.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
71.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 8
06:36 – 17:10
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:53
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 33 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 6 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,237.84
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.71
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R107.07
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,355.62
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (59)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
11
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
11
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A20 Messina Start: Maseri Avenue -22.34535, 30.02685
Midpoint
268.1 km
Total: 535.4 km
Midpoint 268.1 km
535.4 km 7 hrs 44 min
Destination 8 -25.44773, 31.66648

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 535.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,070.7 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 44 min
Maneuver count 50
Maneuver density 9.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 268.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -22.34535, 30.02685
Midpoint -24.15761, 30.48251
End -25.44773, 31.66648
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Questions 9
How far is A20 Messina from 8? +
A20 Messina is about 535.4 km from 8 by road.
How long does it take from A20 Messina to 8? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A20 Messina to 8 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from A20 Messina 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 A20 Messina to 8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,077.38 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,081.62 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,076.22 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,127.87 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A20 Messina to 8? +
Yes. There are 2 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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