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Distance from U to 8

N U → 8
Road distance
346.1 km
Highway dominant · N4 / R36
U to 8 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 346.1 km in roughly 4 hrs 43 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
249.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.39×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 43 min
Return: 27 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
283 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R660.84
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R663.58
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R804.87
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R809.86
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R871.95
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R875.56
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,061.99
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,068.56
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,147.30
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,152.06
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,397.35
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,406.00
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
100° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
280° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.0681, 29.2265
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
Weather 22 °C U Clear Sky View Forecast → 24 °C 8 Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
U → 8
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Car
346.1 km
4 hrs 43 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
346.1 km
~5 hrs 19 min
65 km/h avg
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346 km
~41 min
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346.1 km 4 hrs 43 min
Start U
Finish 8
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Directions from U to 8 via N4
National highway N4
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Directions from U to 8 via R36
Provincial road route R36
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Start your journey
    1.4 km
  2. Turn left
    0.8 km
  3. Turn right
    0.7 km
  4. Turn right
    11.8 km
  5. Turn right
    26.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.3 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.4 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  10. Continue
    63.7 km
  11. Turn left
    38.7 km
  12. Turn left onto Joubert Street
    1.0 km
  13. Continue straight onto Vermooten Street
    4.7 km
  14. Take the ramp left towards N4: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  15. Merge slight right
    28.6 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  17. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  19. Merge slight right
    104.5 km
  20. Turn sharp left
    0.2 km
  21. Turn right
    0.6 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R221.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Nkomazi Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R95.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Routes ↩ 8 → U U to Johannesburg U to Pretoria U to Cape Town U to Durban Johannesburg to 8 Pretoria to 8 Cape Town to 8
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
173.1 km
Limpopo to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 21 min • 2 hrs 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
24.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
57.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
71.9%
☀ 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
5 hrs 37 min
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,446.67
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.92
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R69.22
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,522.81
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin U -25.06810, 29.22650
Midpoint
173.1 km
Total: 346.1 km
Midpoint 173.1 km
346.1 km 4 hrs 43 min
Destination 8 -25.44773, 31.66648

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 346.1 km
Return-cycle span 692.2 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 6.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 173.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.06810, 29.22650
Midpoint -25.65863, 30.24361
End -25.44773, 31.66648
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Questions 9
How far is U from 8? +
U is about 346.1 km from 8 by road.
How long does it take from U to 8? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from U to 8 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from U 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 U to 8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R660.84 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R663.58 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R804.87 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R809.86 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from U to 8? +
Yes. There are 2 tollgates 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 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

: Nelspruit
From U To 8
Mashishing
From U To 8
Schoemanskloof
From U To 8

Route Locations

Start area
U, Limpopo
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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