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Distance from Kingsway to P285 N8

N Kingsway → P285 N8
Road distance
771.6 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N5 / R603
Kingsway to P285 N8 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 771.6 km in roughly 8 hrs 55 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
441.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.75×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 55 min
Start point
Kingsway
Return: 17 hrs 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
535 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,473.33
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,479.44
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,794.44
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,805.55
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,943.97
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,952.04
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,367.66
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,382.32
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,557.86
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,568.47
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,115.34
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,134.63
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
120° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
300° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.1157, 26.2062
End coords Destination point
-31.0224, 30.2314
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 18 °C Kingsway Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 24 °C P285 N8 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Kingsway → P285 N8
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Car
771.6 km
8 hrs 55 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
771.6 km
~11 hrs 52 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
772 km
~1 hr 32 min
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771.6 km 536 min
Start Kingsway
Finish P285 N8
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Directions from Kingsway to P285 N8 via N1 and N5
National highway route N1 N5
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Directions from Kingsway to P285 N8 via R603
Provincial road route R603
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Head on Kingsway
    0.5 km
  2. Turn right onto Parfitt Avenue
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    4.0 km
  4. Turn right towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    107.1 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  7. Turn right
    66.5 km
  8. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  9. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  10. Merge slight right
    235.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  12. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  13. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  14. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  15. Merge slight right
    87.6 km
  16. Go straight
    37.0 km
  17. Turn left onto Torquay Avenue
    0.2 km
  18. Continue slight right
    0.8 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 23
Known total R1,085.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ P285 N8 → Kingsway Kingsway to Johannesburg Kingsway to Pretoria Kingsway to Cape Town Kingsway to Durban Johannesburg to P285 N8 Pretoria to P285 N8 Cape Town to P285 N8
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
385.9 km
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 27 min • 4 hrs 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
55.6 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
128.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
41.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
57.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at P285 N8
06:41 – 17:08
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 27 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 57 min
SunriseDawn break
06:41
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,225.30
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.43
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R154.32
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,395.05
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kingsway Start: Kingsway -29.11566, 26.20618
Midpoint
385.9 km
Total: 771.6 km
Midpoint 385.9 km
771.6 km 536 min
Destination P285 N8 -31.02240, 30.23141

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 771.6 km
Return-cycle span 1543.2 km
Traversal time 536 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 385.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11566, 26.20618
Midpoint -28.43426, 29.47547
End -31.02240, 30.23141
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Questions 9
How far is Kingsway from P285 N8? +
Kingsway is about 771.6 km from P285 N8 by road.
How long does it take from Kingsway to P285 N8? +
The drive usually takes about 536 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kingsway to P285 N8 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 Kingsway to P285 N8? +
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 Kingsway to P285 N8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,473.33 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,479.44 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,794.44 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,805.55 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kingsway to P285 N8? +
Yes. There are 23 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
Kingsway, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
P285 N8, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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