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Distance from Mossel Bay to 8

Mossel Bay to 8 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,640.2 km in roughly 18 hrs 11 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Mossel Bay → 8
Road distance
1,640.2 km
1,019.2 mi • 885.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,334.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
40
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 11 min
Return: 36 hrs 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
18 hrs 11 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
20 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,745.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,758.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,058.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,083.38
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,622.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,639.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,035.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,068.35
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,766.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,789.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,310.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,353.10
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
18 hrs 11 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
18 hrs 26 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,640.2 km 18 hrs 11 min
Start Mossel Bay
Finish 8
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Marsh Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Beach Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Bland Street
    0.9 km
  4. Continue straight onto George Road
    2.0 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Louis Fourie Road
    1.5 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork onto Louis Fourie Road
    2.5 km
  7. Turn left onto Aalwyn Road
    0.4 km
  8. Take the ramp right towards N2: George
    0.5 km
  9. Merge slight right
    32.3 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R404: George Airport
    0.7 km
  11. Turn left towards R404: George Airport
    2.4 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    5.5 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Montagu Street
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Montagu Street
    4.0 km
  16. Turn left towards N12
    18.1 km
  17. Turn left
    32.0 km
  18. Turn right onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  19. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  20. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Springbok Road
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn right
    172.5 km
  24. Continue right towards N1
    7.8 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  26. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  27. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  28. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    27.2 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  30. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  31. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  32. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  33. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  34. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  35. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  36. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  37. Merge slight right
    104.5 km
  38. Turn sharp left
    0.2 km
  39. Turn right
    0.6 km
  40. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 24
Known total R815.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 24 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Nkomazi Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R95.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
820.6 km
Western Cape to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 5 min • 9 hrs 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Mpumalanga
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mossel Bay → 8
Western Cape to Mpumalanga
Start area Origin
Mossel Bay, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
8, Mpumalanga
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mossel Bay → 8
Mossel Bay Origin postcode
Not available
8 Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape to Mpumalanga
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
1,267.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
1,363.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,347.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
8 → Mossel Bay
Mossel Bay ↔ 8
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Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mossel Bay -34.18320, 22.15362
Midpoint
820.6 km
Total: 1,640.2 km
Midpoint 820.6 km
1,640.2 km 18 hrs 11 min
Destination 8 -25.44773, 31.66648

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 1,640.2 km
Return-cycle span 3,280.3 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 40
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 820.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.18320, 22.15362
Midpoint -29.13241, 26.16518
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 Mossel Bay from 8? +
Mossel Bay is about 1,640.2 km from 8 by road.
How long does it take from Mossel Bay to 8? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mossel Bay 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 Mossel Bay 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 Mossel Bay to 8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,745.64 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,758.63 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,058.58 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,083.38 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mossel Bay to 8? +
Yes. There are 24 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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Towns along the route

: George
From Mossel Bay To 8
: George Airport
From Mossel Bay To 8
Heroldsbaai
From Mossel Bay To 8
: Oudtshoorn
From Mossel Bay To 8
Uniondale
From Mossel Bay To 8
: Beaufort
From Mossel Bay To 8
: Johannesburg
From Mossel Bay To 8
ern Bypass
From Mossel Bay To 8
: eMalahleni
From Mossel Bay To 8
Kempton Park
From Mossel Bay To 8

Route Locations

Start area
Mossel Bay, Western Cape
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

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,267.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,363.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,347.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,401.6 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,461.6 km

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