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Distance from Nh50 to 8

N Nh50 → 8
Road distance
412.7 km
Highway dominant · N4
Nh50 to 8 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 412.7 km in roughly 6 hrs 14 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
287.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.44×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
44
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 14 min
Return: 12 hrs 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
374 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
66.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R830.57
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R833.84
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R829.68
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R869.50
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,095.89
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,100.20
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,094.71
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,147.25
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,441.96
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,447.63
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,440.41
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,509.54
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
159° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
339° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.0380, 30.6494
End coords Destination point
-25.4477, 31.6665
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 12 °C Nh50 Clear Sky View Forecast → 15 °C 8 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Nh50 → 8
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Car
412.7 km
6 hrs 14 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
412.7 km
~6 hrs 20 min
65 km/h avg
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412.7 km 374 min
Start Nh50
Finish 8
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  1. Directions from Nh50 to 8 via N4
    National highway N4
  2. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right
    0.3 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left
    0.4 km
  6. Turn right
    0.2 km
  7. Turn left
    0.4 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.2 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right
    32.3 km
  10. Turn left
    42.8 km
  11. Turn right
    2.3 km
  12. Turn left
    4.9 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    10.5 km
  14. Continue straight
    25.9 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn left
    10.4 km
  16. Turn right
    91.9 km
  17. Turn left
    7.9 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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  19. Continue
    0.5 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
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    32.6 km
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    0.4 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
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    0.7 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
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  29. Continue
    30.7 km
  30. Continue straight
    11.3 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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    3.0 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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  34. Continue
    16.5 km
  35. Turn left onto Plaston Road
    2.8 km
  36. At the end of the road, turn left
    4.3 km
  37. Continue left
    0.1 km
  38. Turn right
    3.1 km
  39. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  40. Continue
    11.0 km
  41. Take the ramp left towards N4: Maputo
    0.4 km
  42. Merge slight right onto Northern Bypass
    61.4 km
  43. Turn sharp left
    0.2 km
  44. Turn right
    0.6 km
  45. 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 → Nh50 Nh50 to Johannesburg Nh50 to Pretoria Nh50 to Cape Town Nh50 to Durban Johannesburg to 8 Pretoria to 8 Cape Town to 8
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
206.7 km
Limpopo to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 7 min • 3 hrs 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
29.7 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
68.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 8
06:34 – 17:09
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:52
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 35 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 22 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,725.19
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.25
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R82.55
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,815.99
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (47)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
9
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nh50 -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint
206.7 km
Total: 412.7 km
Midpoint 206.7 km
412.7 km 374 min
Destination 8 -25.44773, 31.66648

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 412.7 km
Return-cycle span 825.4 km
Traversal time 374 min
Maneuver count 44
Maneuver density 10.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 206.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint -24.38716, 30.98206
End -25.44773, 31.66648
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Nh50 from 8? +
Nh50 is about 412.7 km from 8 by road.
How long does it take from Nh50 to 8? +
The drive usually takes about 374 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nh50 to 8 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Nh50 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 Nh50 to 8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R830.57 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R833.84 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R829.68 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R869.50 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nh50 to 8? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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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