Distance from A 40 to Soweto

N A 40 → Soweto

Road distance

1,412.8 km

Metro routes · M3 / M5 / M70 / N1 / N2

A 40 to Soweto is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,412.8 km in roughly 15 hrs 31 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,261.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.12×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

15 hrs 31 min

End point

Isigwe Street

Return: 3 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

931 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

91.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops

17 hrs 16 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R2,697.70

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R2,708.89

See more fuel details from A 40 to Soweto

🧭 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

-34.1032, 18.4395

End coords Destination point

-26.2228, 27.8900

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 16 °C A 40 Light Showers View Forecast → 15 °C Soweto Light Showers View Forecast →

Travel modes

A 40 → Soweto

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Car

1,412.8 km

15 hrs 31 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,412.8 km

~21 hrs 44 min

65 km/h avg

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Nearby places

Places in Soweto

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

38 places View all →

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School 0.5 km

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start A 40

Finish Soweto

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions

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Directions from A 40 to Soweto via N2 and N1

National highway route N2 N1

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Directions from A 40 to Soweto via M3 and M5 and M70

Metro arterial routes M3 M5 M70

2 route directions identified on this trip

Start your journey

1.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Sonneblom Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Ou Kaapse Weg

0.3 km
Turn right onto Steenberg Road

1.3 km
Take the ramp slight left towards M3: Cape Town

0.6 km
Merge slight right onto Simon van der Stel Freeway

8.5 km
Continue straight onto Edinburgh Drive

2.5 km
Continue straight onto Paradise Road

0.6 km
Continue straight onto Union Avenue

2.0 km
Continue straight onto Rhodes Drive

1.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight right towards N2: Cape Town International Airport

0.2 km
Turn left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport

0.4 km
Merge slight left onto Settlers Way

1.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5 North: Milnerton

0.4 km
Merge slight right onto Black River Parkway

2.3 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

917.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Western Bypass

3.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M70: Soweto

0.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M70: Soweto

0.4 km
Go straight onto Soweto Highway

3.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd 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 15

Known total R590.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 15 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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

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

e-Toll Stork

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

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

Routes ↩ Soweto → A 40 A 40 to Johannesburg A 40 to Pretoria A 40 to Cape Town A 40 to Durban Johannesburg to Soweto Pretoria to Soweto Cape Town to Soweto

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

706.7 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 45 min • 7 hrs 45 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

101.7 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

235.0 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

76.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.3%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Soweto

06:40 – 17:28

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 47 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

8 hrs 56 min

SunriseDawn break

06:40

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,905.60

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R28.26

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R282.56

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,216.42

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (26)

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 A 40 -34.10324, 18.43953

Midpoint

706.7 km

Total: 1,412.8 km

Midpoint 706.7 km

1,412.8 km 15 hrs 31 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 1,412.8 km

Return-cycle span 2,825.6 km

Traversal time 15 hrs 31 min

Maneuver count 32

Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 706.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.10324, 18.43953

Midpoint -31.15106, 24.33794

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

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is A 40 from Soweto? +

A 40 is about 1,412.8 km from Soweto by road.

How long does it take from A 40 to Soweto? +

The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from A 40 to Soweto 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 A 40 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 A 40 to Soweto? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,697.70 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,708.89 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,285.66 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,306.00 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from A 40 to Soweto? +

Yes. There are 15 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Towns along the route

Ou Kaapse Weg

From A 40 To Soweto

: Cape Town

From A 40 To Soweto

: Cape Town International Airport

From A 40 To Soweto

Somerset

From A 40 To Soweto

Nelson Mandela Boulevard

From A 40 To Soweto

Groote Schuur

From A 40 To Soweto

Settlers Way

From A 40 To Soweto

: Milnerton

From A 40 To Soweto

Black River Parkway

From A 40 To Soweto

: Paarl

From A 40 To Soweto

Route Locations

Start area

A 40, Western Cape

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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Distance from A 40 to Soweto

Places in Soweto

Empumalanga Primary School

Shoprite

Maggie's Day Care

Ndofaya

Quickshop

PEP

Lamula Jubilee

Ubuntu Day Care

Sechaba Day Care

KKS Tuck Shop

Vuyani Pre-School

Ebony & Ivory Creche

Dzata Primary School

Fiat Supermarket

Madiba Trading Store

Quickshop

Opengate Supermarket

Shoprite

PEP

Shell Select

Maponya Mall

Woolworths

PEP

Shell Select

Woolworths

Shell Select

Shell Select

Pep

Bara Mall

PEP

BP Express

Standard Bank

Nedbank

African Bank

Capitec Bank

Bara Taxi Rank

Shell

Shell

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