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Distance from Waterfront to 8

Waterfront to 8 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,819.7 km in roughly 19 hrs 50 min.

N Waterfront → 8
Road distance
1,819.7 km
N12 N3 N4 R36
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,585.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
19 hrs 50 min
Return: 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1190 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
22 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,046.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,060.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,393.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,420.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,019.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,038.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,477.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,513.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R5,288.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R5,313.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,891.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,939.18
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
57° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
237° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9031, 18.4217
End coords Destination point
-25.4477, 31.6665
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,819.7 km 19 hrs 50 min
Start Waterfront
Finish 8
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.1 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Breakwater Lane
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Breakwater Lane
    0.2 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Breakwater Lane
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Breakwater Lane
    0.2 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dock Road
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Dock Road
    0.1 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dock Road
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Dock Road
    1.3 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dock Road
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Dock Road
    0.2 km
  13. Turn right onto Dock Road
    0.3 km
  14. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.8 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards Paarl
    462.1 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  18. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    27.2 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  22. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  24. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  26. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  27. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  28. Merge slight right
    104.5 km
  29. Turn sharp left
    0.2 km
  30. Turn right
    0.6 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 28
Known total R979.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 28 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
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
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 → Waterfront Waterfront to Johannesburg Waterfront to Pretoria Waterfront to Cape Town Waterfront to Durban Johannesburg to 8 Pretoria to 8 Cape Town to 8
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
910.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 55 min • 9 hrs 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
131.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
302.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
98.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 8
06:16 – 17:23
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 7 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 59 min
SunriseDawn break
06:16
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R7,606.52
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R36.39
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R363.95
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R8,006.86
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (48)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Waterfront -33.90306, 18.42167
Midpoint
910.0 km
Total: 1,819.7 km
Midpoint 910.0 km
1,819.7 km 19 hrs 50 min
Destination 8 -25.44773, 31.66648

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,819.7 km
Return-cycle span 3,639.5 km
Traversal time 19 hrs 50 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 910.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.90306, 18.42167
Midpoint -29.86981, 25.87795
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
1
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Questions 9
How far is Waterfront from 8? +
Waterfront is about 1,819.7 km from 8 by road.
How long does it take from Waterfront to 8? +
The drive usually takes about 19 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Waterfront 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 Waterfront 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 Waterfront to 8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,046.25 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,060.66 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,393.45 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,420.97 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Waterfront to 8? +
Yes. There are 28 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

Breakwater Lane
From Waterfront To 8
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From Waterfront To 8
Paarl
From Waterfront To 8
Milnerton
From Waterfront To 8
: Johannesburg
From Waterfront To 8
ern Bypass
From Waterfront To 8
: eMalahleni
From Waterfront To 8
Kempton Park
From Waterfront To 8
Benoni
From Waterfront To 8
: Nelspruit
From Waterfront To 8

Route Locations

Start area
Waterfront
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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