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Distance from Baja to 8

N Baja → 8
Road distance
385.6 km
Highway dominant · N4 / R36
Baja to 8 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 385.6 km in roughly 4 hrs 22 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
341.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 22 min
Start point
General Van Ryneveld Street
Return: 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
262 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R736.21
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R739.26
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R896.66
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R902.22
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R971.39
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R975.42
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,183.10
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,190.43
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,278.14
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,283.44
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,556.71
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,566.35
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
85° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
265° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.7424, 28.2744
End coords Destination point
-25.4477, 31.6665
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 12 °C Baja Cloudy View Forecast → 15 °C 8 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Baja → 8
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Car
385.6 km
4 hrs 22 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
385.6 km
~5 hrs 55 min
65 km/h avg
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386 km
~46 min
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385.6 km 4 hrs 22 min
Start Baja
Finish 8
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Directions from Baja to 8 via N4
National highway N4
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Directions from Baja to 8 via R36
Provincial road route R36
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Head on General Van Ryneveld Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Quentin Brand Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Meiring Naude Road
    0.4 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Cussonia Avenue
    1.9 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Watermeyer Street
    0.1 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N4 E: eMalahleni
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right
    215.4 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  9. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  11. Merge slight right
    104.5 km
  12. Turn sharp left
    0.2 km
  13. Turn right
    0.6 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R567.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Nkomazi Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R95.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Routes ↩ 8 → Baja Baja to Johannesburg Baja to Pretoria Baja to Cape Town Baja to Durban Johannesburg to 8 Pretoria to 8 Cape Town to 8
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
192.6 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 11 min • 2 hrs 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
27.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
64.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
20.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 8
06:24 – 17:14
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 49 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 15 min
SunriseDawn break
06:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,611.65
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.71
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R77.11
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,696.48
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Baja Start: General Van Ryneveld Street -25.74237, 28.27439
Midpoint
192.6 km
Total: 385.6 km
Midpoint 192.6 km
385.6 km 4 hrs 22 min
Destination 8 -25.44773, 31.66648

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 385.6 km
Return-cycle span 771.1 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 22 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 192.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74237, 28.27439
Midpoint -25.72476, 30.08628
End -25.44773, 31.66648
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Questions 9
How far is Baja from 8? +
Baja is about 385.6 km from 8 by road.
How long does it take from Baja to 8? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Baja to 8 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Baja 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 Baja to 8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R736.21 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R739.26 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R896.66 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R902.22 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Baja to 8? +
Yes. There are 12 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

E: eMalahleni
From Baja To 8
: Nelspruit
From Baja To 8
Mashishing
From Baja To 8
Schoemanskloof
From Baja To 8

Route Locations

Start area
Baja, 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

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About 154.5 km Difference: 231.1 km
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