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Distance from Nh50 to 8

Nh50 to 8 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 412.7 km in roughly 6 hrs 14 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Nh50 → 8
Road distance
412.7 km
256.5 mi • 222.8 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
44
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
66.1 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
R690.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R694.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R769.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R775.89
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R911.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R915.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,015.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,023.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,199.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,205.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,336.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,347.03
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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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412.7 km 6 hrs 14 min
Start Nh50
Finish 8
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  7. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.2 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right
    32.3 km
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    42.8 km
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    4.9 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    10.5 km
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    25.9 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left
    10.4 km
  15. Turn right
    91.9 km
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    7.9 km
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    16.5 km
  34. Turn left onto Plaston Road
    2.8 km
  35. At the end of the road, turn left
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  38. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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    11.0 km
  40. Take the ramp left towards N4: Maputo
    0.4 km
  41. Merge slight right onto Northern Bypass
    61.4 km
  42. Turn sharp left
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  43. Turn right
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  44. You have arrived at your destination
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R95.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Nkomazi Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R95.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
206.7 km
Limpopo to Mpumalanga
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
Limpopo to Mpumalanga
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Nh50 → 8
Limpopo to Mpumalanga
Start area Origin
Nh50, Limpopo
Destination area Arrival
8, Mpumalanga
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Nh50 → 8
Nh50 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
136.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
119.7 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
258.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
8 → Nh50
Nh50 ↔ 8
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Nh50 to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nh50 -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint
206.7 km
Total: 412.7 km
Midpoint 206.7 km
412.7 km 6 hrs 14 min
Destination 8 -25.44773, 31.66648

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 412.7 km
Return-cycle span 825.5 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 14 min
Maneuver count 44
Maneuver density 10.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 206.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint -24.38716, 30.98206
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
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Questions 9
How far is Nh50 from 8? +
Nh50 is about 412.7 km from 8 by road.
How long does it take from Nh50 to 8? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nh50 to 8 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Nh50 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 Nh50 to 8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R690.90 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R694.17 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R769.65 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R775.89 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nh50 to 8? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Nh50, 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: 136.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 119.7 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 258.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 40.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 251.2 km

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