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Distance from Arcadia to 8

N Arcadia → 8
Road distance
1373.9 km
N12 N3 N4 R36
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
916.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.50×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
38
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 23 min
Start point
Tilney Street
Return: 30 hrs 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
923 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,623.33
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,634.21
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,195.08
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,214.86
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,461.33
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,475.69
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,215.73
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,241.83
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,554.39
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,573.28
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,547.01
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,581.36
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
24° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
204° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.0083, 27.9050
End coords Destination point
-25.4477, 31.6665
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Arcadia to 8 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,373.9 km in roughly 15 hrs 23 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
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Arcadia → 8
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Car
1373.9 km
15 hrs 23 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1373.9 km
~21 hrs 8 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
1,374 km
↑ 10 hrs 38 min faster
Flight time
2 hrs 44 min
With airport
~4 hrs 44 min
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1373.9 km 923 min
Start Arcadia
Finish 8
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Start point
Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Tilney Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Recreation Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Graham Road
    0.3 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Gately Street
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Gately Street
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Saint Peters Road
    0.6 km
  7. Take the ramp straight
    0.1 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Valley Road
    0.1 km
  9. Continue straight onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  10. Continue straight
    2.1 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    173.4 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street East
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Cathcart Street East
    2.8 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    162.9 km
  21. Turn left onto Barkly Street
    72.0 km
  22. Continue right onto Rascher Street
    122.0 km
  23. Turn left
    2.6 km
  24. Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  25. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    393.0 km
  26. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    27.2 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  28. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  29. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  30. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  31. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  32. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  33. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  34. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  35. Merge slight right
    104.5 km
  36. Turn sharp left
    0.2 km
  37. Turn right
    0.6 km
  38. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 24
Known total R815.50
Main toll road N4
This route includes 24 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
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
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
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 -26.173, 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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ 8 → Arcadia Arcadia to Johannesburg Arcadia to Pretoria Arcadia to Cape Town Arcadia to Durban Johannesburg to 8 Pretoria to 8 Cape Town to 8
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Halfway point
687.6 km
Eastern Cape to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 41 min • 7 hrs 41 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
98.9 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
228.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
74.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
66.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 8
06:21 – 17:17
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,742.79
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R27.48
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R274.77
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,045.04
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (51)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
5
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Arcadia Start: Tilney Street -33.00833, 27.90500
Midpoint
687.6 km
Total: 1373.9 km
Midpoint 687.6 km
1373.9 km 923 min
Destination 8 -25.44773, 31.66648

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 1373.9 km
Return-cycle span 2747.8 km
Traversal time 923 min
Maneuver count 38
Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 687.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.00833, 27.90500
Midpoint -28.34088, 27.06581
End -25.44773, 31.66648
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around 8
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Questions 9
How far is Arcadia from 8? +
Arcadia is about 1373.9 km from 8 by road.
How long does it take from Arcadia to 8? +
The drive usually takes about 923 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Arcadia 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 Arcadia 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 Arcadia to 8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,623.33 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,634.21 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,195.08 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,214.86 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Arcadia to 8? +
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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Arcadia, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
8, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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