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Distance from 8 to Namen

8 to Namen is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 400.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 35 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 8 → Namen
Road distance
400.3 km
248.8 mi • 216.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
355.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 35 min
Return: 9 hrs 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 35 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R670.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R673.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R746.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R752.60
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R884.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R888.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R985.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R993.02
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,163.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,168.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,296.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,306.60
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 35 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 50 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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400.3 km 4 hrs 35 min
Start 8
Finish Namen
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  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. Continue straight
    7.5 km
  10. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    0.3 km
  11. Turn slight right onto Nana Sita Street
    2.5 km
  12. Turn right onto Es'kia Mphahlele Drive
    0.6 km
  13. Turn left onto W.F. Nkomo Street
    3.0 km
  14. Turn right onto Molengraaf Street
    0.2 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn left onto Lievaart Street
    0.6 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right onto Impempe Street
    0.1 km
  17. Turn left onto Namen Street
    0.1 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R645.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Nkomazi Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R95.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
200.0 km
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 17 min • 2 hrs 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
8 → Namen
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Start area Origin
8, Mpumalanga
Destination area Arrival
Namen, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
8 → Namen
8 Origin postcode
Not available
Namen Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Same province pair
123.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
107.3 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
245.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Namen → 8
8 ↔ Namen
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
200.0 km
Total: 400.3 km
Midpoint 200.0 km
400.3 km 4 hrs 35 min
Destination Namen -25.74835, 28.13634

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Gauteng
One-way road span 400.3 km
Return-cycle span 800.7 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 35 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 200.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.44773, 31.66648
Midpoint -25.72791, 30.02729
End -25.74835, 28.13634
Destination services

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Namen
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Namen
6
  • Woolworths
    Quagga Road
  • PEP
    Pretoria, 0002, Gauteng
  • Rudi's
    Court Street, Pretoria, 0183
  • Certain Blanket
    Van der Hoff Road, Pretoria
  • PEP
    Van der Hoff Road, Pretoria, 0082, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Redelinghuys Street, Daspoort, 0082, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Namen
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Namen
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Namen
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Namen
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Namen
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Namen
6
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Questions 9
How far is 8 from Namen? +
8 is about 400.3 km from Namen by road.
How long does it take from 8 to Namen? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 8 to Namen in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 8 to Namen? +
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 Namen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R670.17 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R673.34 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R746.55 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R752.60 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 8 to Namen? +
Yes. There are 14 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Schoemanskloof
From 8 To Namen

Route Locations

Start area
8, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Namen, Gauteng
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Same province pair
About 276.4 km Difference: 123.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 107.3 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 245.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 27.9 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 238.8 km

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