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Distance from Robert Mugabe Way to 8

Robert Mugabe Way to 8 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,135.0 km in roughly 14 hrs 8 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Robert Mugabe Way → 8
Road distance
1,135.0 km
705.2 mi • 612.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
852.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
67
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 8 min
Return: 28 hrs 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
14 hrs 8 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
15 hrs 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,899.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,908.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,116.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,133.68
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,506.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,518.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,792.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,815.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,298.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,314.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,674.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,704.31
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
14 hrs 8 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
14 hrs 23 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,135.0 km 14 hrs 8 min
Start Robert Mugabe Way
Finish 8
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Robert Mugabe Way
    1.4 km
  2. Turn left onto Bulawayo Road
    2.5 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto High Glen Road
    0.2 km
  4. Continue onto High Glen Road
    6.9 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto High Glen Road
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto High Glen Road
    6.3 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left
    0.3 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Simon Mazorodze
    127.0 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.2 km
  10. Continue
    2.5 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  12. Continue
    145.9 km
  13. Continue straight onto Josiah Tongogara Road
    4.2 km
  14. Turn right onto Robert Mugabe Way
    0.9 km
  15. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    1.2 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    280.5 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    4.1 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  21. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.9 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  23. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.3 km
  24. Continue straight
    90.9 km
  25. Keep slight left at the fork
    3.3 km
  26. Go straight
    10.8 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  28. Continue
    5.0 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  30. Continue
    33.9 km
  31. Turn left onto R36
    21.2 km
  32. Turn left
    25.2 km
  33. Turn left
    37.9 km
  34. Turn right onto Circle Drive
    1.4 km
  35. Continue straight onto Claude Wheatley Road
    0.4 km
  36. Turn sharp right onto Sapekoe Drive
    85.1 km
  37. Turn left
    17.0 km
  38. Turn right
    33.7 km
  39. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  40. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  41. Continue
    0.5 km
  42. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  43. Continue
    0.4 km
  44. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  45. Continue
    32.6 km
  46. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  47. Continue
    0.4 km
  48. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  49. Continue
    0.7 km
  50. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  51. Continue
    30.7 km
  52. Continue straight
    11.3 km
  53. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  54. Continue
    3.0 km
  55. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  56. Continue
    16.5 km
  57. Turn left onto Plaston Road
    2.8 km
  58. At the end of the road, turn left
    4.3 km
  59. Continue left
    0.1 km
  60. Turn right
    3.1 km
  61. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  62. Continue
    11.0 km
  63. Take the ramp left towards N4: Maputo
    0.4 km
  64. Merge slight right onto Northern Bypass
    61.4 km
  65. Turn sharp left
    0.2 km
  66. Turn right
    0.6 km
  67. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 2
Known total R156.50
Main toll road N4
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Nkomazi Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R95.00
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
568.8 km
Harare Province to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 4 min • 7 hrs 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Harare Province to Mpumalanga
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Robert Mugabe Way → 8
Harare Province to Mpumalanga
Start area Origin
Robert Mugabe Way, Harare Province
Destination area Arrival
8, Mpumalanga
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Robert Mugabe Way → 8
Robert Mugabe Way Origin postcode
Not available
8 Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Harare Province to Mpumalanga
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
858.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
841.9 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
980.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
8 → Robert Mugabe Way
Robert Mugabe Way ↔ 8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Robert Mugabe Way -17.81053, 30.92794
Midpoint
568.8 km
Total: 1,135.0 km
Midpoint 568.8 km
1,135.0 km 14 hrs 8 min
Destination 8 -25.44773, 31.66648

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Harare Province to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 1,135.0 km
Return-cycle span 2,270.0 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 8 min
Maneuver count 67
Maneuver density 5.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 568.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -17.81053, 30.92794
Midpoint -22.11021, 30.09608
End -25.44773, 31.66648
Destination services

Available in 8

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Service groups 1
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Questions 9
How far is Robert Mugabe Way from 8? +
Robert Mugabe Way is about 1,135.0 km from 8 by road.
How long does it take from Robert Mugabe Way to 8? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Robert Mugabe Way 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 Robert Mugabe Way 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 Robert Mugabe Way to 8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,899.97 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,908.95 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,116.52 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,133.68 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Robert Mugabe Way to 8? +
Yes. There are 2 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

Simon Mazorodze
From Robert Mugabe Way To 8
: Maputo
From Robert Mugabe Way To 8
ern Bypass
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Route Locations

Start area
Robert Mugabe Way, Harare Province
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 858.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 841.9 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 980.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 762.5 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 973.5 km

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