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Distance from Shell 8 Old Transkei Road 5241 Eastern Cape to Madida

N Shell 8 Old Transkei Road 5241 Eastern Cape → Madida
Road distance
912.7 km
Provincial mix · R28
Shell 8 Old Transkei Road 5241 Eastern Cape to Madida is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 912.7 km in roughly 10 hrs 17 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
726.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 17 min
End point
Madida
Return: 20 hrs 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
617 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,836.62
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,843.85
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,834.65
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,922.70
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,423.32
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,432.85
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,420.71
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,536.89
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,188.57
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,201.12
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,185.15
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,338.02
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
359° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
179° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.9917, 27.9197
End coords Destination point
-26.4589, 27.7706
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 14 °C Shell 8 Old Transkei Road 5241 Eastern Cape Clear Sky View Forecast → 11 °C Madida Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Shell 8 Old Transkei Road 5241 Eastern Cape → Madida
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912.7 km
10 hrs 17 min
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Two-wheeler
912.7 km
~14 hrs 2 min
65 km/h avg
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912.7 km 618 min
Start Shell 8 Old Transkei Road 5241 Eastern Cape
Finish Madida
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  1. Directions from Shell 8 Old Transkei Road 5241 Eastern Cape to Madida via R28
    Provincial road route R28
  2. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Old Transkei Road
    0.0 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Old Transkei Road
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Old Transkei Road
    0.1 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Old Transkei Road
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Old Transkei Road
    0.1 km
  8. Turn right onto Pearce Road
    0.2 km
  9. Take the ramp right
    0.4 km
  10. Merge slight right onto North East Expressway
    2.9 km
  11. Continue straight
    2.1 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    173.4 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street East
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Cathcart Street East
    2.8 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  19. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    162.9 km
  22. Turn left onto Barkly Street
    72.0 km
  23. Continue right onto Rascher Street
    122.0 km
  24. Turn left
    2.6 km
  25. Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  26. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    358.3 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R28: Randfontein
    0.6 km
  28. Turn left onto Randfontein Road
    8.6 km
  29. Turn right onto Thwala
    0.5 km
  30. Turn left onto Thwala
    0.2 km
  31. Turn right onto Madida
    0.3 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R261.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 3 toll points from our database.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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Halfway point
457.0 km
Eastern Cape to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 8 min • 5 hrs 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
65.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
151.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
49.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Madida
06:52 – 17:23
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:07
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 30 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,814.88
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R18.25
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R182.53
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,015.66
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (41)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
7
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Shell 8 Old Transkei Road 5241 Eastern Cape -32.99167, 27.91965
Midpoint
457.0 km
Total: 912.7 km
Midpoint 457.0 km
912.7 km 618 min
Destination Madida End: Madida -26.45889, 27.77064

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Gauteng
One-way road span 912.7 km
Return-cycle span 1825.4 km
Traversal time 618 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 457.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.99167, 27.91965
Midpoint -29.93058, 26.34406
End -26.45889, 27.77064
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Questions 9
How far is Shell 8 Old Transkei Road 5241 Eastern Cape from Madida? +
Shell 8 Old Transkei Road 5241 Eastern Cape is about 912.7 km from Madida by road.
How long does it take from Shell 8 Old Transkei Road 5241 Eastern Cape to Madida? +
The drive usually takes about 618 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Shell 8 Old Transkei Road 5241 Eastern Cape to Madida 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 Shell 8 Old Transkei Road 5241 Eastern Cape to Madida? +
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 Shell 8 Old Transkei Road 5241 Eastern Cape to Madida? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,836.62 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,843.85 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,834.65 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,922.70 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Shell 8 Old Transkei Road 5241 Eastern Cape to Madida? +
Yes. There are 3 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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