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Distance from Benoni to Sofia

Benoni to Sofia is a short everyday drive, covering about 17.1 km in roughly 17 min.

N Benoni → Sofia
Road distance
17.1 km
M45 N17
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
11.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.49×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 min
Start point
Park Street
End point
Sofia Lane
Return: 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
17 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
57.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R28.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R28.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R31.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R32.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R37.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R37.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R42.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R42.40
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R49.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R49.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R55.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R55.78
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
134° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
314° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1930, 28.3082
End coords Destination point
-26.2651, 28.3907
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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17.1 km 17 min
Start Benoni
Finish Sofia
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Park Street
    0.3 km
  2. Turn left onto Princess Avenue
    0.9 km
  3. Turn right onto Tom Jones Street
    1.3 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Range View Road
    2.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Heidelberg Road
    3.3 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards N17
    0.8 km
  7. Merge slight right
    4.8 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M45
    0.6 km
  9. Turn left onto Ergo Road
    0.7 km
  10. Turn right onto Springs Road
    0.9 km
  11. Turn left onto Platinum Road
    0.8 km
  12. Turn right
    0.0 km
  13. Turn left onto Brasilia Lane
    0.2 km
  14. Continue straight onto Copenhagen Lane
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left onto Sofia Lane
    0.0 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 6
Known total R85.00
Main toll road N17
This route includes 6 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N17.
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
8.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 min • 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.2 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
2.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sofia
06:32 – 17:32
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 58 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R71.44
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.34
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R3.42
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R75.20
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Benoni Start: Park Street -26.19304, 28.30824
Midpoint
8.6 km
Total: 17.1 km
Midpoint 8.6 km
17.1 km 17 min
Destination Sofia End: Sofia Lane -26.26506, 28.39069

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 17.1 km
Return-cycle span 34.2 km
Traversal time 17 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 93.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 8.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.19304, 28.30824
Midpoint -26.25496, 28.32294
End -26.26506, 28.39069
Destination services

Available in Sofia

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 5 nearby matches around Sofia
5
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Sofia
1
  • PEP
    Springs, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Sofia
1
  • FNB
    629 Voortrekker Road, Brakpan
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Sofia
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Sofia
6
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Questions 8
How far is Benoni from Sofia? +
Benoni is about 17.1 km from Sofia by road.
How long does it take from Benoni to Sofia? +
The drive usually takes about 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Benoni to Sofia in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Benoni to Sofia? +
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 Benoni to Sofia? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R28.61 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R28.75 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R31.87 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R32.13 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Benoni to Sofia? +
Yes. There are 6 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Brasilia Lane
From Benoni To Sofia
Copenhagen Lane
From Benoni To Sofia
Sofia Lane
From Benoni To Sofia

Route Locations

Start area
Benoni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Sofia, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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