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Distance from A414 St Albans to Soweto

A414 St Albans to Soweto is a short everyday drive, covering about 22.7 km in roughly 30 min.

N A414 St Albans → Soweto
Road distance
22.7 km
14.1 mi • 12.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
17.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
44
Info Travel board
Travel time
30 min
Return: 1 hr 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
30 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
44.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R38.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R38.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R42.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R42.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R50.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R50.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R55.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R56.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R66.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R66.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R73.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R74.17
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
30 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
45 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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22.7 km 30 min
Start A414 St Albans
Finish Soweto
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  1. Head on Saint Albans Avenue
    0.4 km
  2. Turn left onto Rutland Avenue
    0.3 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Rutland Avenue
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Rutland Avenue
    0.7 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Clarence Avenue
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Clarence Avenue
    0.3 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Clarence Avenue
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Clarence Avenue
    0.1 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Clarence Avenue
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Clarence Avenue
    0.1 km
  11. Continue straight onto 1st Avenue West
    0.3 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto 1st Avenue West
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto 1st Avenue West
    0.5 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto 10th Street
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto 10th Street
    0.2 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto 2nd Avenue
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto 2nd Avenue
    0.3 km
  18. Turn right onto 6th Street
    0.7 km
  19. Continue straight onto Victory Road
    0.6 km
  20. Continue straight onto Tana Road
    0.8 km
  21. Turn slight left onto Hofmeyer Drive
    0.8 km
  22. Continue straight onto Preller Drive
    1.3 km
  23. Continue straight onto Mendelssohn Road
    0.3 km
  24. Turn left onto Milner Avenue
    0.3 km
  25. Continue straight onto 5th Street
    1.1 km
  26. Continue straight onto Long Road
    1.6 km
  27. Continue straight onto Mollie Road
    1.2 km
  28. Turn left onto 6th Street
    0.0 km
  29. Turn right onto Ontdekkers Road
    0.9 km
  30. Turn left onto Madeline Street
    0.8 km
  31. Turn left onto Main Street
    0.3 km
  32. Turn right onto Shamrock Street
    0.2 km
  33. Turn left
    0.0 km
  34. Turn right onto Shamrock Street
    0.7 km
  35. Turn left onto 9th Avenue
    0.7 km
  36. At the end of the road, turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    1.0 km
  37. Turn left onto Hebbard Avenue
    0.6 km
  38. Continue straight onto Helpmekaar Drive
    1.1 km
  39. Turn left onto Odendaal Street
    2.9 km
  40. Turn right onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.5 km
  41. Turn right onto Sanders Road
    0.7 km
  42. Turn right onto Forbes Road
    0.1 km
  43. Turn left onto Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  44. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R0.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
11.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
15 min • 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
A414 St Albans → Soweto
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
A414 St Albans, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Soweto
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
A414 St Albans → Soweto
A414 St Albans Origin postcode
Not available
Soweto Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Soweto
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
2.8 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
4.6 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
7.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Soweto → A414 St Albans
A414 St Albans ↔ Soweto
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin A414 St Albans -26.11986, 28.02736
Midpoint
11.4 km
Total: 22.7 km
Midpoint 11.4 km
22.7 km 30 min
Destination Soweto -26.22278, 27.89000

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 22.7 km
Return-cycle span 45.5 km
Traversal time 30 min
Maneuver count 44
Maneuver density 193.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 11.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.11986, 28.02736
Midpoint -26.17266, 27.95410
End -26.22278, 27.89000
Destination services

Available in Soweto

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

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Soweto
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Soweto
6
  • PEP
    Soweto, 1852, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Mohajana Street, Soweto, 1723, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Chris Hani Road, Soweto, 1862
  • PEP
    Chris Hani Road, Johannesburg, 1809, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Bolani Road, Soweto, 1808
  • Pep
    Mtambo Street, Dlamini Soweto
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Soweto
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Soweto
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Soweto
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Soweto
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Soweto
3
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
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Questions 8
How far is A414 St Albans from Soweto? +
A414 St Albans is about 22.7 km from Soweto by road.
How long does it take from A414 St Albans to Soweto? +
The drive usually takes about 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A414 St Albans to Soweto in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from A414 St Albans 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 A414 St Albans to Soweto? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R38.04 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R38.22 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R42.38 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R42.72 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A414 St Albans to Soweto? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

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From A414 St Albans To Soweto

Route Locations

Start area
A414 St Albans, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Soweto
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.

Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
About 19.9 km Difference: 2.8 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
About 27.3 km Difference: 4.6 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
About 29.8 km Difference: 7.1 km
Pretoria to Centurion Overlapping province
About 13.2 km Difference: 9.5 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
About 53.5 km Difference: 30.8 km

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