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Distance from Sadowa to 8

N Sadowa → 8
Road distance
252.7 km
Highway dominant · N4
Sadowa to 8 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 252.7 km in roughly 4 hrs 11 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
165.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.53×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
37
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 11 min
Return: 8 hrs 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
251 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
60.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R508.56
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R510.56
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R508.01
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R532.40
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R671.02
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R673.66
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R670.30
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R702.47
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R882.92
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R886.39
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R881.97
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R924.30
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
137° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
317° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-24.3611, 30.5439
End coords Destination point
-25.4477, 31.6665
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 17 °C Sadowa Clear Sky View Forecast → 19 °C 8 Fair View Forecast →
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Sadowa → 8
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Car
252.7 km
4 hrs 11 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
252.7 km
~3 hrs 53 min
65 km/h avg
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~5 hrs 11 min
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252.7 km 4 hrs 11 min
Start Sadowa
Finish 8
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Sadowa to 8 via N4
    National highway N4
  2. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left
    0.3 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.5 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.3 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto Mosate Road
    11.8 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.3 km
  8. Turn left
    17.0 km
  9. Turn right
    33.7 km
  10. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    0.5 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    0.4 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    32.6 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    0.4 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    0.7 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    30.7 km
  23. Continue straight
    11.3 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  25. Continue
    3.0 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  27. Continue
    16.5 km
  28. Turn left onto Plaston Road
    2.8 km
  29. At the end of the road, turn left
    4.3 km
  30. Continue left
    0.1 km
  31. Turn right
    3.1 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  33. Continue
    11.0 km
  34. Take the ramp left towards N4: Maputo
    0.4 km
  35. Merge slight right onto Northern Bypass
    61.4 km
  36. Turn sharp left
    0.2 km
  37. Turn right
    0.6 km
  38. 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 → Sadowa Sadowa to Johannesburg Sadowa to Pretoria Sadowa to Cape Town Sadowa to Durban Johannesburg to 8 Pretoria to 8 Cape Town to 8
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
126.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 5 min • 2 hrs 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.2 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
42.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
65.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 8
06:37 – 17:10
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:53
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 33 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,056.34
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.05
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R50.54
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,111.94
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 Sadowa -24.36111, 30.54389
Midpoint
126.5 km
Total: 252.7 km
Midpoint 126.5 km
252.7 km 4 hrs 11 min
Destination 8 -25.44773, 31.66648

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 252.7 km
Return-cycle span 505.4 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 37
Maneuver density 14.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 126.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.36111, 30.54389
Midpoint -24.97082, 31.11808
End -25.44773, 31.66648
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Questions 9
How far is Sadowa from 8? +
Sadowa is about 252.7 km from 8 by road.
How long does it take from Sadowa to 8? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sadowa to 8 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Sadowa 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 Sadowa to 8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R508.56 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R510.56 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R508.01 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R532.40 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sadowa to 8? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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ern Bypass
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