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Distance from Roma to 8

Roma to 8 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 397.5 km in roughly 6 hrs 25 min.

N Roma → 8
Road distance
397.5 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
262.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.51×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
37
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 25 min
Return: 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
385 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
61.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R665.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R668.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R741.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R747.33
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R878.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R882.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R978.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R986.07
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,155.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,160.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,287.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,297.45
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
11° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
191° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-27.7656, 31.1564
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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397.5 km 6 hrs 25 min
Start Roma
Finish 8
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.4 km
  2. Turn left
    1.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.0 km
  4. Turn right
    5.0 km
  5. Turn left
    14.5 km
  6. Turn right
    63.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left
    21.8 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right onto Piet Retief Road
    26.1 km
  9. Turn left
    9.8 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    0.0 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    0.1 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    1.0 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    68.7 km
  17. Turn right
    37.8 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn left
    4.3 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right
    23.0 km
  20. Turn left
    0.6 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork
    2.7 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.7 km
  23. Turn left
    3.8 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Road
    2.1 km
  25. Turn left
    5.4 km
  26. Go straight
    8.2 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  28. Continue
    10.1 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  30. Continue
    4.9 km
  31. Turn right
    0.2 km
  32. Go straight
    46.4 km
  33. Turn left
    21.1 km
  34. Turn left
    12.3 km
  35. Turn right
    0.2 km
  36. Turn right
    0.6 km
  37. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ 8 → Roma Roma to Johannesburg Roma to Pretoria Roma to Cape Town Roma to Durban Johannesburg to 8 Pretoria to 8 Cape Town to 8
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
199.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 12 min • 3 hrs 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
28.6 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
66.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
21.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
66.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 8
06:18 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 2 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:18
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,661.70
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.95
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R79.51
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,749.15
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (29)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Roma -27.76556, 31.15639
Midpoint
199.1 km
Total: 397.5 km
Midpoint 199.1 km
397.5 km 6 hrs 25 min
Destination 8 -25.44773, 31.66648

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 397.5 km
Return-cycle span 795.1 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 25 min
Maneuver count 37
Maneuver density 9.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 199.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.76556, 31.15639
Midpoint -26.84112, 31.97131
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
1
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Questions 9
How far is Roma from 8? +
Roma is about 397.5 km from 8 by road.
How long does it take from Roma to 8? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 25 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Roma to 8 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Roma 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 Roma to 8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R665.47 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R668.62 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R741.32 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R747.33 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Roma to 8? +
No tollgates are 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Roma
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
8, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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