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Distance from Namen to 8

Namen to 8 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 399.5 km in roughly 4 hrs 35 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Namen → 8
Road distance
399.5 km
N4 R36
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
355.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 35 min
Start point
Namen Street
Return: 9 hrs 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
275 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R668.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R671.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R744.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R751.00
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R882.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R886.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R982.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R990.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,161.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,166.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,293.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,303.81
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
85° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
265° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.7484, 28.1363
End coords Destination point
-25.4477, 31.6665
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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399.5 km 275 min
Start Namen
Finish 8
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Namen Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Impempe Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Lievaart Street
    0.6 km
  4. Turn right onto Molengraaf Street
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto W.F. Nkomo Street
    3.0 km
  6. Turn right onto Es'kia Mphahlele Drive
    0.5 km
  7. Turn left onto Nana Sita Street
    2.5 km
  8. Go straight onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    0.1 km
  9. Turn right onto Francis Baard Street
    5.9 km
  10. Go straight
    2.0 km
  11. Continue straight
    217.5 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
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R707.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
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
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Routes ↩ 8 → Namen Namen to Johannesburg Namen to Pretoria Namen to Cape Town Namen to Durban Johannesburg to 8 Pretoria to 8 Cape Town to 8
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
199.6 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 17 min • 2 hrs 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
28.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
66.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
21.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 8
06:15 – 17:24
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 8 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 4 min
SunriseDawn break
06:15
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,669.84
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.99
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R79.90
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,757.73
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Namen Start: Namen Street -25.74835, 28.13634
Midpoint
199.6 km
Total: 399.5 km
Midpoint 199.6 km
399.5 km 275 min
Destination 8 -25.44773, 31.66648

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 399.5 km
Return-cycle span 799 km
Traversal time 275 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 199.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74835, 28.13634
Midpoint -25.72860, 30.02481
End -25.44773, 31.66648
Destination services

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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 Namen from 8? +
Namen is about 399.5 km from 8 by road.
How long does it take from Namen to 8? +
The drive usually takes about 275 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Namen to 8 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Namen 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 Namen to 8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R668.74 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R671.90 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R744.96 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R751.00 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Namen to 8? +
Yes. There are 16 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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Route Locations

Start area
Namen, 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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