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Distance from Mashishing to 8

N Mashishing → 8
Road distance
175.8 km
Highway dominant · N4
Mashishing to 8 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 175.8 km in roughly 2 hrs 25 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
131.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.34×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 25 min
Start point
Pos Street
Return: 4 hrs 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
145 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R353.68
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R355.07
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R353.30
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R370.26
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R466.66
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R468.50
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R466.16
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R488.54
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R614.03
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R616.45
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R613.37
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R642.81
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
108° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
288° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.0886, 30.4197
End coords Destination point
-25.4477, 31.6665
Taxi Transport options
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 16 °C Mashishing Fair View Forecast → 22 °C 8 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Mashishing → 8
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175.8 km
2 hrs 25 min
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Two-wheeler
175.8 km
~2 hrs 42 min
65 km/h avg
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175.8 km 2 hrs 25 min
Start Mashishing
Finish 8
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Mashishing to 8 via N4
    National highway N4
  2. Head on Pos Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    0.3 km
  4. Continue straight onto Freedom Street
    2.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Voortrekker Street
    4.1 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    43.0 km
  8. Turn right
    47.3 km
  9. Turn right towards N4
    0.4 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Northern Bypass
    77.2 km
  11. Turn sharp left
    0.2 km
  12. Turn right
    0.6 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R95.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Nkomazi Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R95.00
Routes ↩ 8 → Mashishing Mashishing to Johannesburg Mashishing to Pretoria Mashishing to Cape Town Mashishing to Durban Johannesburg to 8 Pretoria to 8 Cape Town to 8
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
87.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 12 min • 1 hr 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
12.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
29.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
9.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 8
06:36 – 17:10
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:53
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 33 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 29 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R734.64
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.52
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R35.15
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R773.31
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mashishing Start: Pos Street -25.08861, 30.41972
Midpoint
87.9 km
Total: 175.8 km
Midpoint 87.9 km
175.8 km 2 hrs 25 min
Destination 8 -25.44773, 31.66648

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 175.8 km
Return-cycle span 351.5 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 25 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 6.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 87.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.08861, 30.41972
Midpoint -25.38926, 30.88061
End -25.44773, 31.66648
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Questions 8
How far is Mashishing from 8? +
Mashishing is about 175.8 km from 8 by road.
How long does it take from Mashishing to 8? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 25 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mashishing to 8 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mashishing 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 Mashishing to 8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R353.68 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R355.07 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R353.30 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R370.26 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mashishing to 8? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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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