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Distance from Berea N2 N1 to Soweto

N Berea N2 N1 → Soweto
Road distance
574.8 km
M12 M94 N1 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
503.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 37 min
End point
Isigwe Street
Return: 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
397 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,097.48
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,102.03
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,336.68
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,344.95
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,448.07
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,454.07
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,763.67
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,774.59
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,905.35
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,913.25
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,320.62
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,334.99
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
323° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
143° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8535, 30.9511
End coords Destination point
-26.2228, 27.8900
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Berea N2 N1 to Soweto is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 574.8 km in roughly 6 hrs 37 min.
Travel modes
Berea N2 N1 → Soweto
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Car
574.8 km
6 hrs 37 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
574.8 km
~8 hrs 50 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
575 km
↑ 3 hrs 28 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 8 min
With airport
~3 hrs 8 min
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574.8 km 6 hrs 37 min
Start Berea N2 N1
Finish Soweto
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.8 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Durban
    0.2 km
  3. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.0 km
  4. Merge slight right
    15.3 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  6. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork
    53.9 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M94: Germiston
    0.5 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork towards Kritzinger Road
    0.1 km
  10. Go straight onto Kritzinger Road
    1.3 km
  11. Continue straight onto Jan Coetzee Road
    0.9 km
  12. Continue straight onto Van Rensburg Street
    0.4 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right onto Ring Road East
    0.6 km
  14. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.3 km
  15. Take the ramp slight left towards Kimberley
    0.5 km
  16. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    15.0 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N1: Pretoria
    1.0 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork towards M12: Johannesburg
    0.8 km
  19. Turn left onto Ben Naude Drive
    2.7 km
  20. Continue slight left onto Jack Klipin Road
    0.4 km
  21. Continue straight onto Masupha Street
    1.1 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Sofasonke Street
    0.1 km
  23. Continue onto Sofasonke Street
    0.4 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Sofasonke Street
    0.1 km
  25. Continue onto Sofasonke Street
    0.8 km
  26. Continue straight onto Khumalo Main Road
    0.8 km
  27. Continue straight onto Pela Main Road
    0.7 km
  28. Turn right
    0.1 km
  29. Continue straight onto Ndlovu Street
    0.1 km
  30. Turn left onto Bickley Street
    0.7 km
  31. Continue straight onto Forbes Street
    0.4 km
  32. Continue straight onto Forbes Road
    0.8 km
  33. Turn left onto Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 28
Known total R1,411.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 28 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ Soweto → Berea N2 N1 Berea N2 N1 to Johannesburg Berea N2 N1 to Pretoria Berea N2 N1 to Cape Town Berea N2 N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Soweto Pretoria to Soweto Cape Town to Soweto
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
287.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 18 min • 3 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
41.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
95.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
31.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Soweto
06:37 – 17:31
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,402.52
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.50
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R114.95
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,528.97
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (27)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Berea N2 N1 -29.85346, 30.95108
Midpoint
287.8 km
Total: 574.8 km
Midpoint 287.8 km
574.8 km 6 hrs 37 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 574.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,149.5 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 5.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 287.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.85346, 30.95108
Midpoint -28.30390, 29.14836
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 9
How far is Berea N2 N1 from Soweto? +
Berea N2 N1 is about 574.8 km from Soweto by road.
How long does it take from Berea N2 N1 to Soweto? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Berea N2 N1 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 Berea N2 N1 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 Berea N2 N1 to Soweto? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,097.48 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,102.03 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,336.68 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,344.95 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Berea N2 N1 to Soweto? +
Yes. There are 28 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

: Durban
From Berea N2 N1 To Soweto
Pietermaritzburg
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Johannesburg
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: Germiston
From Berea N2 N1 To Soweto
Kimberley
From Berea N2 N1 To Soweto
ern Bypass
From Berea N2 N1 To Soweto
: Pretoria
From Berea N2 N1 To Soweto
Roodepoort
From Berea N2 N1 To Soweto

Route Locations

Start area
Berea N2 N1, KwaZulu-Natal
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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