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Distance from Metz to 8

Metz to 8 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 534.1 km in roughly 6 hrs 19 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Metz → 8
Road distance
534.1 km
N1 N4 R36
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
457.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 19 min
Start point
Koster Road
Return: 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
379 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R894.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R898.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R995.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,004.03
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,179.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,185.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,314.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,324.76
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,552.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,559.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,729.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,743.10
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
84° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
264° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.9308, 27.1298
End coords Destination point
-25.4477, 31.6665
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

534.1 km 6 hrs 19 min
Start Metz
Finish 8
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Koster Road
    0.5 km
  2. Turn left
    7.6 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    3.9 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    10.6 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    5.5 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    0.9 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    0.8 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    0.8 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  13. Continue
    4.5 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.8 km
  15. Take the ramp sharp right towards N4
    0.6 km
  16. Merge slight right
    99.5 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    2.1 km
  18. Merge slight right
    9.6 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4
    0.3 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4: eMalahleni
    1.4 km
  21. Continue straight
    217.5 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  23. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  24. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  25. Merge slight right
    104.5 km
  26. Turn sharp left
    0.2 km
  27. Turn right
    0.6 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 34
Known total R1,045.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 34 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
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
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Routes ↩ 8 → Metz Metz to Johannesburg Metz to Pretoria Metz to Cape Town Metz to Durban Johannesburg to 8 Pretoria to 8 Cape Town to 8
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
266.9 km
North West to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 9 min • 3 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
North West to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
38.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
88.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 8
06:16 – 17:23
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
06:16
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,232.45
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.68
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R106.82
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,349.95
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (34)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Metz Start: Koster Road -25.93077, 27.12981
Midpoint
266.9 km
Total: 534.1 km
Midpoint 266.9 km
534.1 km 6 hrs 19 min
Destination 8 -25.44773, 31.66648

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span North West to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 534.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,068.2 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 19 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 5.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 266.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.93077, 27.12981
Midpoint -25.84542, 29.40047
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
1
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Questions 9
How far is Metz from 8? +
Metz is about 534.1 km from 8 by road.
How long does it take from Metz to 8? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Metz to 8 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Metz 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 Metz to 8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R894.05 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R898.28 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R995.95 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,004.03 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Metz to 8? +
Yes. There are 34 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

: Pretoria
From Metz To 8
Johannesburg
From Metz To 8
eMalahleni
From Metz To 8
: Nelspruit
From Metz To 8
Mashishing
From Metz To 8
Schoemanskloof
From Metz To 8

Route Locations

Start area
Metz, North West
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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