Distance from 35 26 to Soweto

N 35 26 → Soweto

Road distance

518.9 km

Highway dominant · N1 / N17

35 26 to Soweto is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 518.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 59 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

450.7 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.15×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 hrs 59 min

End point

Isigwe Street

Return: 58 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

359 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

86.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

6 hrs 29 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R990.79

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R994.90

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

218° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

38° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-23.0379, 30.6494

End coords Destination point

-26.2228, 27.8900

Taxi Local commuter

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 15 °C 35 26 Light Rain View Forecast → 7 °C Soweto Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

35 26 → Soweto

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Car

518.9 km

5 hrs 59 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

518.9 km

~7 hrs 58 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 4 hrs 56 min faster · Search →

Nearby places

Places in Soweto

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Schools & education 0.5 km

Route

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start 35 26

Finish Soweto

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Destination

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Directions from 35 26 to Soweto via N1 and N17

National highway route N1 N17

Start your journey

0.2 km
Turn right

0.2 km
Turn left

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn right

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left

1.7 km
At the end of the road, turn right

3.5 km
At the end of the road, turn left

89.2 km
Turn left

361.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg

1.6 km
Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway

18.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Roodepoort

1.5 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

31.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Soweto

0.6 km
At the end of the road, turn right

3.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road

0.1 km
Continue onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road

2.2 km
Turn slight left onto Sanders Road

0.8 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Hekroodt Circle

0.5 km
Turn left onto Sanders Road

0.7 km
Turn right onto Forbes Road

0.1 km
Turn left onto Isigwe Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 43

Known total R1,140.50

Main toll road N1

This route includes 43 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

e-Toll Blouvalk

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Sunbird

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Pikoko

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Gantry TG001

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Ivusi

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Maubane

Road: Road not linked yet

R33.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

e-Toll Owl

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Maubane

Road: Road not linked yet

R33.00

Wallmansthal

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

Wallmansthal

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

Murrayhill

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Stormvoël

Road: Road not linked yet

R12.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Stormvoël

Road: Road not linked yet

R12.50

e-Toll Ihobe

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Murrayhill

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Capricorn

Road: Road not linked yet

R63.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Fiscal

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Sebetiela

Road: Road not linked yet

R24.50

Sebetiela

Road: Road not linked yet

R24.50

Routes ↩ Soweto → 35 26 35 26 to Johannesburg 35 26 to Pretoria 35 26 to Cape Town 35 26 to Durban Johannesburg to Soweto Pretoria to Soweto Cape Town to Soweto

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

259.8 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 59 min • 2 hrs 59 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

37.4 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

86.3 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

28.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

86.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Soweto

06:42 – 17:27

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 45 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

14 hrs 4 min

SunriseDawn break

06:42

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,168.96

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R10.38

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R103.78

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,283.12

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (14)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin 35 26 -23.03795, 30.64938

Midpoint

259.8 km

Total: 518.9 km

Midpoint 259.8 km

518.9 km 5 hrs 59 min

Destination Soweto End: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 518.9 km

Return-cycle span 1,037.8 km

Traversal time 5 hrs 59 min

Maneuver count 25

Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 259.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.03795, 30.64938

Midpoint -24.34558, 28.89495

End -26.22278, 27.89000

Destination brief

Travelling to Soweto

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

Signature Historic township and cultural district

Standout History, identity and lived urban culture

Best for Who this destination suits

History and culture Guided tours Urban experience Day trip from Joburg

Arrival What to expect on arrival

Vilakazi Street, Orlando West and other parts of Soweto serve different trip purposes, so a named stop or exact venue is better than routing to Soweto alone.

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Use Soweto for cultural touring, heritage travel and guided urban experiences tied to the wider Johannesburg trip.

Destination facts Quick reference details

Soweto Tourism represents a large network of local tourism businesses

The area is best experienced through named sites and neighbourhood-level planning

It carries strong heritage and community-based tourism value

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is 35 26 from Soweto? +

35 26 is about 518.9 km from Soweto by road.

How long does it take from 35 26 to Soweto? +

The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from 35 26 to Soweto in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from 35 26 to Soweto? +

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 35 26 to Soweto? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R990.79 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R994.90 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,206.73 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,214.20 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from 35 26 to Soweto? +

Yes. There are 43 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

: Johannesburg

From 35 26 To Soweto

: Germiston

From 35 26 To Soweto

Durban

From 35 26 To Soweto

Roodepoort

From 35 26 To Soweto

Bloemfontein

From 35 26 To Soweto

Western Bypass

From 35 26 To Soweto

: Soweto

From 35 26 To Soweto

Riverlea

From 35 26 To Soweto

Hekroodt Circle

From 35 26 To Soweto

Route Locations

Start area

35 26, Limpopo

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Soweto

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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Places in Soweto

Empumalanga Primary School

Region D Municipal Offices Meadowlands City Of Johannesburg

Shoprite

Maggie's Day Care

Ndofaya

Quickshop

PEP

Lamula Jubilee

Ubuntu Day Care

SowetoBtc

Sechaba Day Care

KKS Tuck Shop

Kelokitso Community Farm

Vuyani Pre-School

Ebony & Ivory Creche

Dzata Primary School

Phenyo SpaTherapy & Wellness

Fiat Supermarket

Madiba Trading Store

Quickshop

Opengate Supermarket

Shoprite

Pikitup Depot (Emagandagandeni)

Municipal Office

PEP

Shell Select

Tiger Wheel & Tyre

Maponya Mall

Woolworths

PEP

Klipvalley Road Bus Station (T1 T2 T3)

Home Affairs Maponya Mall

Shell Select

Noordgesig Bus Station (C1 T1 T2)

Lakeview Bus Station (C2 T1 T2 T3 F3 F5 F10)

Noordgesig Extension Bus Station (C6 T3)

Woolworths

Thokoza Park Bus Station Terminus (C2 F1 F2 F9 T1 T2 T3)

Shell Select

Shell Select

Pep

Liquor Man

Bara Mall

PEP

Norman's Tavern (A bazini)

Builders Trade Depot

Goldwagen

BP Express

Mponeng Promotion and Distribution

ABDEEES DIGITALS

Standard Bank

Nedbank

African Bank

Capitec Bank

Bara Taxi Rank

Diepkloof

Diepkloof Bus Station (T1 C1)

Shell

Shell

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