Distance from 6 N2 M52 to Soweto N1 M5

N 6 N2 M52 → Soweto N1 M5

Road distance

1,386.9 km

Highway dominant · M5 / N1 / N2 / R553

6 N2 M52 to Soweto N1 M5 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,386.9 km in roughly 15 hrs. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,240.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.12×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

15 hrs

Start point

Forest Drive

End point

the fork

Return: 30 hrs

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

900 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

92.4 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops

16 hrs 45 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R2,790.90

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R2,801.89

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

49° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

229° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.9396, 18.5023

End coords Destination point

-26.3168, 27.9421

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 10 °C 6 N2 M52 Fog View Forecast → 9 °C Soweto N1 M5 Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

6 N2 M52 → Soweto N1 M5

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Car

1,386.9 km

15 hrs

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,386.9 km

~21 hrs 20 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 10 km to Cape Town International
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Places from 6 N2 M52 to Soweto N1 M5

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Hotel Approaching Soweto N1 M5

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 906 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

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Hotel Approaching Soweto N1 M5

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 906 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start 6 N2 M52

Finish Soweto N1 M5

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from 6 N2 M52 to Soweto N1 M5 via N2 and N1

National highway route N2N1
Directions from 6 N2 M52 to Soweto N1 M5 via M5

Metro arterial route M5
Directions from 6 N2 M52 to Soweto N1 M5 via R553

Provincial road route R553
Head on Forest Drive

1.2 km
Continue straight onto Raapenberg Road

0.3 km
Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town

0.4 km
Merge slight right onto Settlers Way towards Cape Town

0.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Milnerton

0.4 km
Merge slight right onto Black River Parkway

2.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Paarl

1.3 km
Merge slight right

456.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

2.0 km
Continue straight

915.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R553

0.6 km
Turn left onto Golden Highway

0.3 km
Turn right towards N1

0.8 km
Merge slight right

1.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork

2.4 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 14

Known total R590.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Routes ↩ Soweto N1 M5 → 6 N2 M52 6 N2 M52 to Johannesburg 6 N2 M52 to Pretoria 6 N2 M52 to Cape Town 6 N2 M52 to Durban Johannesburg to Soweto N1 M5 Pretoria to Soweto N1 M5 Cape Town to Soweto N1 M5

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

693.7 km

Western Cape to Gauteng

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 30 min • 7 hrs 30 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape to Gauteng

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

99.9 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

230.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

74.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.5%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Soweto N1 M5

06:51 – 17:22

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 31 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

16 hrs 6 min

SunriseDawn break

06:51

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,797.04

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R27.74

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R277.37

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,102.15

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (18)

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 6 N2 M52 Start: Forest Drive -33.93956, 18.50234

Midpoint

693.7 km

Total: 1,386.9 km

Midpoint 693.7 km

1,386.9 km 15 hrs 0 min

Destination Soweto N1 M5 End: the fork -26.31680, 27.94211

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape to Gauteng

One-way road span 1,386.9 km

Return-cycle span 2,773.7 km

Traversal time 15 hrs 0 min

Maneuver count 17

Maneuver density 1.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 693.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.93956, 18.50234

Midpoint -31.12281, 24.37948

End -26.31680, 27.94211

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is 6 N2 M52 from Soweto N1 M5? +

6 N2 M52 is about 1,386.9 km from Soweto N1 M5 by road.

How long does it take from 6 N2 M52 to Soweto N1 M5? +

The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 0 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from 6 N2 M52 to Soweto N1 M5 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 6 N2 M52 to Soweto N1 M5? +

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 6 N2 M52 to Soweto N1 M5? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,790.90 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,801.89 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,787.91 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,921.71 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from 6 N2 M52 to Soweto N1 M5? +

Yes. There are 14 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

: Cape Town

From 6 N2 M52 To Soweto N1 M5

Settlers Way

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: Milnerton

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Black River Parkway

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: Paarl

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: Johannesburg

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Distance from 6 N2 M52 to Soweto N1 M5

Places from 6 N2 M52 to Soweto N1 M5

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Mugg & Bean

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BP Express

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Cavendishstraat Primary School

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Missourilaan Secondary School

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Don Mattera School

Floridalaan Primary School

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Diepkloof Supermarket

Builders Trade Depot

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Wisani Primary School

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Bara Mall

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Progress Comprehensive High School

Norman's Tavern (A bazini)

Woolworths

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South Gate

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Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

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