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Distance from 8 to Nh50

8 to Nh50 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 413.1 km in roughly 6 hrs 14 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 8 → Nh50
Road distance
413.1 km
256.7 mi • 223.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
287.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.44×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
46
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 14 min
Return: 12 hrs 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 14 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
66.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R691.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R694.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R770.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R776.65
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R912.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R916.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,016.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,024.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,200.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,206.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,337.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,348.34
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 14 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 29 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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413.1 km 6 hrs 14 min
Start 8
Finish Nh50
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  1. Start your journey
    0.5 km
  2. Turn left
    0.2 km
  3. Turn sharp right
    61.4 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R538: KMIA
    0.4 km
  5. Turn right
    0.2 km
  6. Turn right
    11.3 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
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  8. Continue
    3.1 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  10. Turn right
    4.3 km
  11. Turn right onto Plaston Road
    2.8 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    16.5 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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    3.0 km
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    11.3 km
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    30.8 km
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    32.6 km
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  29. Continue
    7.9 km
  30. Turn right
    91.9 km
  31. Turn left
    10.4 km
  32. Turn right
    25.9 km
  33. Continue straight
    10.5 km
  34. Turn left
    4.9 km
  35. Turn right
    2.3 km
  36. At the end of the road, turn left
    42.8 km
  37. At the end of the road, turn right
    32.3 km
  38. Turn left
    2.2 km
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    0.2 km
  40. Turn left
    0.2 km
  41. Turn right
    0.2 km
  42. Turn left
    0.4 km
  43. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  44. Turn left
    0.3 km
  45. Turn left
    0.1 km
  46. You have arrived at your destination
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R95.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
Nkomazi Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R95.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
206.9 km
Mpumalanga to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 7 min • 3 hrs 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Limpopo
Loc Route geography
Route geography
8 → Nh50
Mpumalanga to Limpopo
Start area Origin
8, Mpumalanga
Destination area Arrival
Nh50, Limpopo
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
8 → Nh50
8 Origin postcode
Not available
Nh50 Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Mpumalanga to Limpopo
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
120.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
136.7 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
258.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Nh50 → 8
8 ↔ Nh50
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
206.9 km
Total: 413.1 km
Midpoint 206.9 km
413.1 km 6 hrs 14 min
Destination Nh50 -23.03795, 30.64938

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Limpopo
One-way road span 413.1 km
Return-cycle span 826.3 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 14 min
Maneuver count 46
Maneuver density 11.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 206.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.44773, 31.66648
Midpoint -24.38871, 30.98308
End -23.03795, 30.64938
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Questions 9
How far is 8 from Nh50? +
8 is about 413.1 km from Nh50 by road.
How long does it take from 8 to Nh50? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 8 to Nh50 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 8 to Nh50? +
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 Nh50? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R691.58 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R694.85 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R770.40 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R776.65 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 8 to Nh50? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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

: KMIA
From 8 To Nh50
KaNyamazane
From 8 To Nh50
Steiltes
From 8 To Nh50

Route Locations

Start area
8, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Nh50, Limpopo
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 Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 120.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 136.7 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 258.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 40.7 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 251.6 km

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