Distance from Faro to 8

Faro to 8 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 554.6 km in roughly 7 hrs 31 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Faro → 8

Road distance

554.6 km

344.6 mi • 299.4 nmi

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

400.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.38×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

7 hrs 31 min

Return: 15 hrs 3 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

7 hrs 31 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

73.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

8 hrs 16 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R23.25 / litre

R928.44

95 Petrol R23.36 / litre

R932.83

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Wx Destination weather

Today's outlook for 8

21.8°C

Slight rain showers

Feels like Perceived temperature

25.7°C

Day range High / low

H 24° • L 18°

Rain chance Today's probability

75%

Wind 10m wind speed

4 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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Accommodation

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Faro

Finish 8

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Start your journey

0.9 km
Keep slight right at the fork

3.6 km
Turn sharp left

5.2 km
Turn left

22.8 km
At the end of the road, turn left

33.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Chris Hani Way

0.0 km
Continue onto Chris Hani Way

0.8 km
Turn right onto Ritchie Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Sutter Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Marx Street

0.6 km
Continue left

1.6 km
Continue straight

7.0 km
Take the ramp right towards N1: Pretoria

0.4 km
Merge slight right

91.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N4: eMalahleni

1.4 km
Continue straight

217.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof

60.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N4

0.6 km
Merge slight right

104.5 km
Turn sharp left

0.2 km
Turn right

0.6 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 33

Known total R1,171.00

Main toll road N4

This route includes 33 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Machado Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R126.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Middleburg Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R84.00

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

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

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

Donkerhoek Tollstation

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Stormvoël

Road: Road not linked yet

R12.50

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Donkerhoek Tollstation

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Diamond Hill Plaza (East)

Road: Road not linked yet

R51.00

Diamond Hill Plaza (West)

Road: Road not linked yet

R51.00

Maubane

Road: Road not linked yet

R33.00

Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza

Road:

R31.00

Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza

Road:

R31.00

Maubane

Road: Road not linked yet

R33.00

Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza

Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza

R0.00

Murrayhill

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Hammanskraal

Road: Road not linked yet

R35.00

Murrayhill

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Hammanskraal

Road: Road not linked yet

R35.00

Valtaki East Ramp Plaza

Road:

R39.00

Valtaki East Ramp Plaza

Road:

R39.00

Cullinan Ramp Plaza

Road:

R21.00

Cullinan Ramp Plaza

Road:

R21.00

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

277.3 km

Limpopo to Mpumalanga

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 45 min • 3 hrs 45 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Limpopo to Mpumalanga

Loc Route geography

Route geography

Faro → 8

Limpopo to Mpumalanga

Start area Origin

Faro, Limpopo

Destination area Arrival

8, Mpumalanga

Road span Street reference

— • —

Post Postal reference

Postal reference

— • —

Faro → 8

Faro Origin postcode

Not available

8 Destination postcode

Not available

Province span Route area

Limpopo to Mpumalanga

Set Nearby route set

Nearby route set

Pretoria to Nelspruit

3 other similar routes

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province

278.2 km

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province

261.6 km

Cape Town to George Similar distance

182.2 km

Rev Related route set

Related route set

8 → Faro

Faro ↔ 8

Faro to Johannesburg Related trip

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Faro to Pretoria Related trip

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Faro to Cape Town Related trip

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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Faro -24.77385, 27.75488

Midpoint

277.3 km

Total: 554.6 km

Midpoint 277.3 km

554.6 km 7 hrs 31 min

Destination 8 -25.44773, 31.66648

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Limpopo to Mpumalanga

One-way road span 554.6 km

Return-cycle span 1,109.2 km

Traversal time 7 hrs 31 min

Maneuver count 24

Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 277.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.77385, 27.75488

Midpoint -25.87901, 29.30609

End -25.44773, 31.66648

Destination services

Available in 8

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 1

Supermarkets

Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around 8

Quickshop
Malelane

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Faro from 8? +

Faro is about 554.6 km from 8 by road.

How long does it take from Faro to 8? +

The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Faro 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 Faro 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 Faro to 8? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R928.44 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R932.83 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,034.26 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,042.65 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Faro to 8? +

Yes. There are 33 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. 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

Chris Hani Way

From Faro To 8

: Pretoria

From Faro To 8

: eMalahleni

From Faro To 8

: Nelspruit

From Faro To 8

Mashishing

From Faro To 8

Schoemanskloof

From Faro To 8

Route Locations

Start area

Faro, 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

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 Overlapping province

About 276.4 km Difference: 278.2 km

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province

About 293.1 km Difference: 261.6 km

Cape Town to George Similar distance

About 372.4 km Difference: 182.2 km

Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province

About 154.5 km Difference: 400.1 km

Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance

About 161.5 km Difference: 393.1 km

Reverse route and related trips

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