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Distance from Sul to 8

N Sul → 8
Road distance
959.3 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N12 / N3 / N4 / R36
Sul to 8 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 959.3 km in roughly 11 hrs 14 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
759.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 14 min
Return: 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
674 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,831.64
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,839.24
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,230.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,244.66
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,416.75
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,426.77
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,943.47
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,961.70
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,179.93
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,193.12
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,872.99
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,896.97
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
62° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
242° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.8166, 24.9916
End coords Destination point
-25.4477, 31.6665
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 21 °C Sul Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 23 °C 8 Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Sul → 8
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Car
959.3 km
11 hrs 14 min
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Two-wheeler
959.3 km
~14 hrs 45 min
65 km/h avg
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959 km
~1 hr 55 min
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959.3 km 11 hrs 14 min
Start Sul
Finish 8
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Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions
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Directions from Sul to 8 via N1 and N3 and N12 and N4
National highway route N1 N3 N12 N4
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Directions from Sul to 8 via R36
Provincial road route R36
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Start your journey
    8.2 km
  2. Continue slight right
    6.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Nathan Street
    125.5 km
  4. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.6 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    384.1 km
  6. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    27.2 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  9. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  11. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  13. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  15. Merge slight right
    104.5 km
  16. Turn sharp left
    0.2 km
  17. Turn right
    0.6 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 24
Known total R815.50
Main toll road N4
This route includes 24 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.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
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
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
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Nkomazi Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R95.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
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
Routes ↩ 8 → Sul Sul to Johannesburg Sul to Pretoria Sul to Cape Town Sul to Durban Johannesburg to 8 Pretoria to 8 Cape Town to 8
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
479.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 37 min • 5 hrs 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
69.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
159.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
51.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 8
06:27 – 17:12
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 44 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 2 min
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,009.68
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.19
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R191.85
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,220.72
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sul -28.81662, 24.99164
Midpoint
479.8 km
Total: 959.3 km
Midpoint 479.8 km
959.3 km 11 hrs 14 min
Destination 8 -25.44773, 31.66648

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 959.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,918.5 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 14 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 479.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.81662, 24.99164
Midpoint -26.62519, 27.77225
End -25.44773, 31.66648
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Questions 9
How far is Sul from 8? +
Sul is about 959.3 km from 8 by road.
How long does it take from Sul to 8? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sul 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 Sul 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 Sul to 8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,831.64 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,839.24 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,230.84 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,244.66 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sul to 8? +
Yes. There are 24 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Kroonstad
From Sul To 8
Maseru
From Sul To 8
Western Bypass
From Sul To 8
ern Bypass
From Sul To 8
: eMalahleni
From Sul To 8
Kempton Park
From Sul To 8
Benoni
From Sul To 8
Johannesburg
From Sul To 8
: Nelspruit
From Sul To 8
Mashishing
From Sul To 8

Route Locations

Start area
Sul
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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