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Distance from Kitty to 8

N Kitty → 8
Road distance
691.1 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N12 / N3 / N4 / R36
Kitty to 8 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 691.1 km in roughly 7 hrs 49 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
565.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 49 min
Start point
Margaret Rylaan
Return: 15 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
469 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,390.84
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,396.31
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,389.35
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,456.03
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,835.14
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,842.36
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,833.17
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,921.15
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,414.65
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,424.16
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,412.06
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,527.83
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
59° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
239° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.1292, 26.8297
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 Kitty Fair View Forecast → 16 °C 8 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Kitty → 8
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Car
691.1 km
7 hrs 49 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
691.1 km
~10 hrs 37 min
65 km/h avg
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691.1 km 469 min
Start Kitty
Finish 8
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Kitty to 8 via N1 and N3 and N12 and N4
    National highway route N1N3N12N4
  2. Directions from Kitty to 8 via R36
    Provincial road route R36
  3. Head on Margaret Rylaan
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Era Crescent
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Martie Street
    0.5 km
  6. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  7. Turn left onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    17.2 km
  8. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  9. Turn right
    0.3 km
  10. Continue straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    3.5 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    1.6 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.6 km
  15. Go straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    54.5 km
  16. Take the ramp straight towards N1: Johannesburg
    0.6 km
  17. Merge slight right
    177.1 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    27.2 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  21. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  22. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  23. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  25. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  26. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  27. Merge slight right
    104.5 km
  28. Turn sharp left
    0.2 km
  29. Turn right
    0.6 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R126.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 7 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
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
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 -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
345.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 54 min • 3 hrs 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
49.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
114.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
37.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 8
06:33 – 17:09
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:51
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 35 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,888.95
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.82
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R138.23
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,041.00
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (28)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kitty Start: Margaret Rylaan -28.12917, 26.82972
Midpoint
345.7 km
Total: 691.1 km
Midpoint 345.7 km
691.1 km 469 min
Destination 8 -25.44773, 31.66648

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 691.1 km
Return-cycle span 1382.2 km
Traversal time 469 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 345.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.12917, 26.82972
Midpoint -26.08526, 28.69740
End -25.44773, 31.66648
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Questions 9
How far is Kitty from 8? +
Kitty is about 691.1 km from 8 by road.
How long does it take from Kitty to 8? +
The drive usually takes about 469 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kitty 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 Kitty 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 Kitty to 8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,390.84 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,396.31 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,389.35 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,456.03 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kitty to 8? +
Yes. There are 11 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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