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Distance from Johannesburg to 8

N Johannesburg → 8
Road distance
416.1 km
Provincial mix · N4 / R36
Johannesburg to 8 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 416.1 km in roughly 4 hrs 43 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
371.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 43 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
Return: 9 hrs 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
283 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R837.30
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R840.59
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R836.40
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R876.54
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,104.77
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,109.12
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,103.58
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,156.55
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,453.64
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,459.36
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,452.08
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,521.77
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
78° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
258° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-25.4477, 31.6665
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 8 °C Johannesburg Clear Sky View Forecast → 15 °C 8 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Johannesburg → 8
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Car
416.1 km
4 hrs 43 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
416.1 km
~6 hrs 24 min
65 km/h avg
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Fuel stations Near Johannesburg

Shell

2001, Gauteng 2 km from start
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Food & drink Near Johannesburg

Bean There Coffee Company

44 Stanley Avenue 4 km from start
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Fuel stations Near Johannesburg

Shell

2001, Gauteng 2 km from start
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Convenience store Near Johannesburg

Quickshop

85 Albertina Sisulu Road, Johannesburg 2 km from start
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Food & drink Near Johannesburg

Charlie Catue

Smith Road 8 km from start
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Food & drink Near Johannesburg

Fournos Bakery

Regent Street 8 km from start
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Food & drink Near Johannesburg

Fat Cake City

Rietfontein Road 11 km from start
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Convenience store Near Johannesburg

Pick n Pay Express

Benoni, 1501, Gauteng 26 km from start
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Fuel stations Near Johannesburg

Shell

Benoni, 1501, Gauteng 27 km from start
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Fuel stations Near Johannesburg

Shell

1 Ampthill Avenue, Benoni, 1501, Gauteng 28 km from start
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Food & drink Near Johannesburg

Bayhound

Hull Road 29 km from start
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Fuel stations Near Johannesburg

Shell

1 Heald Street, Benoni, 1501, Gauteng 36 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Johannesburg

Bonjour

N12, Victor Khanye, 2210 80 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Quickshop

Belfast 208 km from start
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Supermarkets Near 8

Shoprite

Malelane, 1331, Mpumalanga 355 km from start
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416.1 km 283 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish 8
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Johannesburg to 8 via N4
    National highway N4
  2. Directions from Johannesburg to 8 via R36
    Provincial road route R36
  3. Head on Commissioner Street
    0.0 km
  4. Turn right onto Troye Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    11.3 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  7. Merge slight left
    115.8 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 9
Known total R389.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 9 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Nkomazi Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R95.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
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 -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ 8 → Johannesburg Johannesburg to Pretoria Johannesburg to Cape Town Johannesburg to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Johannesburg to 8 Pretoria to 8 Cape Town to 8
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Halfway point
207.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 21 min • 2 hrs 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
30.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
69.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 8
06:34 – 17:09
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:52
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 35 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 30 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,739.17
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.32
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R83.21
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,830.70
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
207.9 km
Total: 416.1 km
Midpoint 207.9 km
416.1 km 283 min
Destination 8 -25.44773, 31.66648

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 416.1 km
Return-cycle span 832.2 km
Traversal time 283 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 207.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -25.76678, 29.95798
End -25.44773, 31.66648
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from 8? +
Johannesburg is about 416.1 km from 8 by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to 8? +
The drive usually takes about 283 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to 8 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to 8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R837.30 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R840.59 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R836.40 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R876.54 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to 8? +
Yes. There are 9 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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