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Distance from Palermo to 8

N Palermo → 8
Road distance
436.8 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N12 / N4 / R36
Palermo to 8 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 436.8 km in roughly 4 hrs 55 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
377.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 55 min
Start point
Tessa Street
Return: 9 hrs 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
295 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R879.04
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R882.50
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R878.09
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R920.24
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,159.84
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,164.41
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,158.60
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,214.20
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,526.11
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,532.11
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,524.47
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,597.63
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
80° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
260° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.0708, 27.9607
End coords Destination point
-25.4477, 31.6665
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Travel modes
Palermo → 8
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Car
436.8 km
4 hrs 55 min
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Two-wheeler
436.8 km
~6 hrs 43 min
65 km/h avg
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Convenience store Near Palermo

Shell Select

2188, Gauteng 2 km from start
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Food & drink Near Palermo

The Loaf

279 Church Street, 2188 5 km from start
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Convenience store Near Palermo

Shell Select

0026, Gauteng 6 km from start
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Supermarkets Near Palermo

Shoprite

Johannesburg, 2090, Gauteng 17 km from start
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Fuel stations Near Palermo

Shell

1609, Gauteng 19 km from start
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Food & drink Near Palermo

Charlie Catue

Smith Road 21 km from start
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Food & drink Near Palermo

Fournos Bakery

Regent Street 21 km from start
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Food & drink Near Palermo

Fat Cake City

Rietfontein Road 24 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Palermo

Pick n Pay Express

Benoni, 1501, Gauteng 37 km from start
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Fuel stations Soon after Palermo

Shell

1 Ampthill Avenue, Benoni, 1501, Gauteng 39 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after Palermo

Bayhound

Hull Road 38 km from start
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Fuel stations Soon after Palermo

Shell

1 Heald Street, Benoni, 1501, Gauteng 46 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Palermo

Bonjour

N12, Victor Khanye, 2210 87 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Palermo

Quickshop

151 Watermeyer Street, Witbank 129 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Bonjour

Alzu Petroport N4, Middelburg, 1055 185 km from start
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Route overview

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436.8 km 4 hrs 55 min
Start Palermo
Finish 8
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Palermo to 8 via N1 and N12 and N4
    National highway route N1N12N4
  2. Directions from Palermo to 8 via R36
    Provincial road route R36
  3. Head on Tessa Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Kathleen Crescent
    0.1 km
  5. Continue right onto Kathleen Crescent
    0.0 km
  6. Turn left onto 3rd Road
    0.3 km
  7. Continue right onto 3rd Road
    0.1 km
  8. Turn left onto President Fouche Drive
    0.3 km
  9. Continue straight onto President Fouche Drive
    0.2 km
  10. Turn right onto Malibongwe Drive
    0.7 km
  11. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    0.8 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    27.3 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12 Toll
    0.4 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards N12
    0.8 km
  15. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  17. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  19. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  21. Merge slight right
    104.5 km
  22. Turn sharp left
    0.2 km
  23. Turn right
    0.6 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R389.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 7 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nkomazi Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R95.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ 8 → Palermo Palermo to Johannesburg Palermo to Pretoria Palermo to Cape Town Palermo to Durban Johannesburg to 8 Pretoria to 8 Cape Town to 8
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
218.3 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 27 min • 2 hrs 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
31.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
72.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 8
06:36 – 17:10
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:53
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 33 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 14 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,825.87
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.74
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R87.36
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,921.97
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Palermo Start: Tessa Street -26.07077, 27.96069
Midpoint
218.3 km
Total: 436.8 km
Midpoint 218.3 km
436.8 km 4 hrs 55 min
Destination 8 -25.44773, 31.66648

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 436.8 km
Return-cycle span 873.6 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 218.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07077, 27.96069
Midpoint -25.81940, 29.87411
End -25.44773, 31.66648
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Questions 9
How far is Palermo from 8? +
Palermo is about 436.8 km from 8 by road.
How long does it take from Palermo to 8? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Palermo to 8 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Palermo 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 Palermo to 8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R879.04 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R882.50 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R878.09 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R920.24 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Palermo 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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