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Distance from S306 to 8

N S306 → 8
Road distance
804.6 km
N1 N12 N3 N4 R36
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
547.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.47×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 23 min
Return: 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
563 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,536.33
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,542.70
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,871.17
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,882.76
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,027.10
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,035.51
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,468.90
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,484.19
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,667.24
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,678.30
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,248.56
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,268.67
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
46° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
226° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.9166, 27.7379
End coords Destination point
-25.4477, 31.6665
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
S306 to 8 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 804.6 km in roughly 9 hrs 23 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
S306 → 8
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Car
804.6 km
9 hrs 23 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
804.6 km
~12 hrs 22 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
805 km
↑ 5 hrs 47 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 36 min
With airport
~3 hrs 36 min
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804.6 km 9 hrs 23 min
Start S306
Finish 8
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    3.0 km
  2. Turn left
    14.0 km
  3. Go straight
    0.6 km
  4. Turn right
    34.6 km
  5. Turn right
    96.3 km
  6. Take the ramp right towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.7 km
  7. Merge slight right
    220.7 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    27.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  11. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  13. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  15. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  17. Merge slight right
    104.5 km
  18. Turn sharp left
    0.2 km
  19. Turn right
    0.6 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R737.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Nkomazi Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R95.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ 8 → S306 S306 to Johannesburg S306 to Pretoria S306 to Cape Town S306 to Durban Johannesburg to 8 Pretoria to 8 Cape Town to 8
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
402.5 km
Free State to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 41 min • 4 hrs 41 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
57.9 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
133.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
43.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 8
06:23 – 17:15
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 51 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 43 min
SunriseDawn break
06:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,363.21
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.09
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R160.92
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,540.22
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin S306 -28.91661, 27.73791
Midpoint
402.5 km
Total: 804.6 km
Midpoint 402.5 km
804.6 km 9 hrs 23 min
Destination 8 -25.44773, 31.66648

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 804.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,609.2 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 23 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 402.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.91661, 27.73791
Midpoint -26.16325, 28.16934
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
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Questions 9
How far is S306 from 8? +
S306 is about 804.6 km from 8 by road.
How long does it take from S306 to 8? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from S306 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 S306 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 S306 to 8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,536.33 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,542.70 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,871.17 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,882.76 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from S306 to 8? +
Yes. There are 23 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

: Kroonstad
From S306 To 8
ern Bypass
From S306 To 8
: eMalahleni
From S306 To 8
Kempton Park
From S306 To 8
Benoni
From S306 To 8
Johannesburg
From S306 To 8
: Nelspruit
From S306 To 8
Mashishing
From S306 To 8
Schoemanskloof
From S306 To 8

Route Locations

Start area
S306, Free State
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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