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Distance from E 71 to 8

N E 71 → 8
Road distance
929.3 km
N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
612.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.52×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
42
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 1 min
Start point
East
Return: 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
721 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,774.45
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,781.81
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,161.19
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,174.57
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,341.28
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,351.00
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,851.57
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,869.22
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,080.64
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,093.42
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,752.06
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,775.29
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
28° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
208° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.3461, 28.8233
End coords Destination point
-25.4477, 31.6665
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
E 71 to 8 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 929.3 km in roughly 12 hrs 1 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
E 71 → 8
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Car
929.3 km
12 hrs 1 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
929.3 km
~14 hrs 17 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
929 km
↑ 8 hrs 10 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 51 min
With airport
~3 hrs 51 min
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929.3 km 12 hrs 1 min
Start E 71
Finish 8
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on East
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
    66.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Hope Street
    2.8 km
  4. Turn right
    1.2 km
  5. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left
    0.1 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  8. Continue
    0.4 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.2 km
  10. Continue straight
    129.5 km
  11. Take the exit ramp left towards N2: Durban
    0.6 km
  12. Continue straight
    105.1 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    358.7 km
  14. Turn right
    9.8 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    0.0 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    0.1 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork
    1.0 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    68.7 km
  22. Turn right
    37.8 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn left
    4.3 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn right
    23.0 km
  25. Turn left
    0.6 km
  26. Keep slight right at the fork
    2.7 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.7 km
  28. Turn left
    3.8 km
  29. At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Road
    2.1 km
  30. Turn left
    5.4 km
  31. Go straight
    8.2 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  33. Continue
    10.1 km
  34. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  35. Continue
    4.9 km
  36. Turn right
    0.2 km
  37. Go straight
    46.4 km
  38. Turn left
    21.1 km
  39. Turn left
    12.3 km
  40. Turn right
    0.2 km
  41. Turn right
    0.6 km
  42. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 26
Known total R774.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 26 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Routes ↩ 8 → E 71 E 71 to Johannesburg E 71 to Pretoria E 71 to Cape Town E 71 to Durban Johannesburg to 8 Pretoria to 8 Cape Town to 8
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
465.3 km
Eastern Cape to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 0 min • 6 hrs 0 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
66.9 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
154.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
50.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
65.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 8
06:24 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 50 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 35 min
SunriseDawn break
06:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,884.48
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R18.59
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R185.86
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,088.93
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (37)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin E 71 Start: East -30.34606, 28.82330
Midpoint
465.3 km
Total: 929.3 km
Midpoint 465.3 km
929.3 km 12 hrs 1 min
Destination 8 -25.44773, 31.66648

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 929.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,858.6 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 1 min
Maneuver count 42
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 465.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.34606, 28.82330
Midpoint -28.88287, 31.86370
End -25.44773, 31.66648
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Questions 9
How far is E 71 from 8? +
E 71 is about 929.3 km from 8 by road.
How long does it take from E 71 to 8? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 1 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from E 71 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 E 71 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 E 71 to 8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,774.45 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,781.81 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,161.19 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,174.57 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from E 71 to 8? +
Yes. There are 26 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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Towns along the route

: Durban
From E 71 To 8

Route Locations

Start area
E 71, 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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