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Distance from 8 to Bela Bela

8 to Bela Bela is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 490.5 km in roughly 5 hrs 30 min.

N 8 → Bela Bela
Road distance
490.5 km
304.8 mi • 264.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
345.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.42×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 30 min
Return: 11 hrs 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 30 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R821.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R825.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R914.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R922.12
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,083.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,088.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,206.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,216.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,425.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,432.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,588.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,600.91
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Bela Bela
17.6°C
Fog
Feels like Perceived temperature
19.4°C
Day range High / low
H 24° • L 17°
Rain chance Today's probability
75%
Wind 10m wind speed
5 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

490.5 km 5 hrs 30 min
Start 8
Finish Bela Bela
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.5 km
  2. Turn left
    0.2 km
  3. Turn sharp right
    104.4 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539
    0.7 km
  5. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.7 km
  6. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  7. Turn right
    116.4 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    102.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4
    0.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N4
    0.5 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4: Polokwane
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    0.9 km
  13. Merge slight right
    91.7 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R516: Bela-Bela
    0.4 km
  15. Turn left
    6.9 km
  16. Continue straight
    1.6 km
  17. Turn right onto Marx Street
    0.5 km
  18. Turn left onto Potgieter Road
    0.2 km
  19. Continue right onto Ritchie Street
    0.2 km
  20. Turn left onto Chris Hani Way
    0.2 km
  21. Turn right onto Grobler Avenue
    0.6 km
  22. Turn right onto Mentz Avenue
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right onto Reitz Street
    0.3 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 31
Known total R1,109.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 31 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Nkomazi Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R95.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
245.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 45 min • 2 hrs 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
8 → Bela Bela
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
8, Mpumalanga
Destination area Arrival
Bela Bela
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
8 → Bela Bela
8 Origin postcode
Not available
Bela Bela Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
197.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
214.1 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
336.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bela Bela → 8
8 ↔ Bela Bela
8 to Johannesburg Related trip
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8 to Pretoria Related trip
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8 to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 8 -25.44773, 31.66648
Midpoint
245.3 km
Total: 490.5 km
Midpoint 245.3 km
490.5 km 5 hrs 30 min
Destination Bela Bela -24.88060, 28.29048

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 490.5 km
Return-cycle span 981.0 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 30 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 245.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.44773, 31.66648
Midpoint -25.81934, 29.61801
End -24.88060, 28.29048
Destination services

Available in Bela Bela

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Bela Bela
4
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Bela Bela
4
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Bela Bela
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Bela Bela
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Bela Bela
3
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Bela Bela
3
Destination brief

Travelling to Bela-Bela

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Hot springs resort town
Standout Warm springs and Waterberg short-break appeal
Best for Who this destination suits
Hot springs break Family resort stay Bushveld weekend Waterberg base
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Many arrivals are resort-specific rather than town-centre specific, so the exact lodge, hot-springs resort or estate matters more than the town name alone.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Bela-Bela as a Waterberg base for hot-springs weekends, family resorts and bushveld short breaks from Gauteng.
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Questions 9
How far is 8 from Bela Bela? +
8 is about 490.5 km from Bela Bela by road.
How long does it take from 8 to Bela Bela? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 8 to Bela Bela in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 8 to Bela Bela? +
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 8 to Bela Bela? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R821.12 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R825.00 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R914.71 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R922.12 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 8 to Bela Bela? +
Yes. There are 31 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Schoemanskloof
From 8 To Bela Bela
: Polokwane
From 8 To Bela Bela
Rustenburg
From 8 To Bela Bela
: Bela-Bela
From 8 To Bela Bela
Settlers
From 8 To Bela Bela
Chris Hani Way
From 8 To Bela Bela

Route Locations

Start area
8, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bela Bela
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 197.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 214.1 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 336.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 118.1 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 329.0 km

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