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Distance from Louvain to 8

N Louvain → 8
Road distance
411.8 km
N12 N4 R36
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
359.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 41 min
Start point
Louvain Avenue
Return: 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
281 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R786.25
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R789.51
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R957.61
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R963.54
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,037.42
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,041.72
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,263.52
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,271.34
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,365.02
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,370.68
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,662.53
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,672.82
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
79° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
259° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.1010, 28.1555
End coords Destination point
-25.4477, 31.6665
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Louvain to 8 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 411.8 km in roughly 4 hrs 41 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Louvain → 8
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Car
411.8 km
4 hrs 41 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
411.8 km
~6 hrs 20 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
412 km
↑ 1 hr 51 min faster
Flight time
49 min
With airport
~2 hrs 49 min
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411.8 km 4 hrs 41 min
Start Louvain
Finish 8
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Louvain Avenue
    0.2 km
  2. Continue straight onto Bruges Avenue
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Thornhill Road
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Johannesburg Road
    0.4 km
  5. Turn left onto Peace Street
    0.3 km
  6. Turn right onto Modderfontein Road
    1.7 km
  7. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Avenue
    1.2 km
  8. Continue slight right onto Van Riebeeck Avenue
    4.2 km
  9. Take the ramp slight left towards N12: Malahieni
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right
    119.8 km
  11. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  13. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  15. Merge slight right
    104.5 km
  16. Turn sharp left
    0.2 km
  17. Turn right
    0.6 km
  18. 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 -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ 8 → Louvain Louvain to Johannesburg Louvain to Pretoria Louvain to Cape Town Louvain to Durban Johannesburg to 8 Pretoria to 8 Cape Town to 8
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
205.8 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 20 min • 2 hrs 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
29.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
68.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 8
06:21 – 17:16
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 18 min
SunriseDawn break
06:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,721.20
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.24
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R82.35
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,811.79
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Louvain Start: Louvain Avenue -26.10101, 28.15549
Midpoint
205.8 km
Total: 411.8 km
Midpoint 205.8 km
411.8 km 4 hrs 41 min
Destination 8 -25.44773, 31.66648

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 411.8 km
Return-cycle span 823.5 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 41 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 4.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 205.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.10101, 28.15549
Midpoint -25.76170, 29.97823
End -25.44773, 31.66648
Destination services

Available in 8

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around 8
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Questions 9
How far is Louvain from 8? +
Louvain is about 411.8 km from 8 by road.
How long does it take from Louvain to 8? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Louvain to 8 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Louvain 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 Louvain to 8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R786.25 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R789.51 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R957.61 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R963.54 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Louvain 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. 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

: Malahieni
From Louvain To 8
: Nelspruit
From Louvain To 8
Mashishing
From Louvain To 8
Schoemanskloof
From Louvain To 8

Route Locations

Start area
Louvain, 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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