Distance from Bloemfontein to Soweto

Directions from Bloemfontein to Soweto via M70

Metro arterial route M70
Start your journey

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street

0.5 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Burger Street

0.4 km
Turn right onto Zastron Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto East Burger Street

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street

3.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street

7.8 km
Take the ramp straight

1.5 km
Merge slight right

367.4 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 11

Known total R426.50

Main toll road Not found

This route includes 11 toll points 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.

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

197.2 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 9 min • 2 hrs 9 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

28.3 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

65.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

21.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

91.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Soweto

06:50 – 17:23

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 32 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:50

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,645.58

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R7.87

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R78.74

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,732.19

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (17)

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 Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550

Midpoint

197.2 km

Total: 393.7 km

Midpoint 197.2 km

393.7 km 259 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 393.7 km

Return-cycle span 787.4 km

Traversal time 259 min

Maneuver count 22

Maneuver density 5.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 197.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550

Midpoint -27.76152, 27.22606

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

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Questions 9

How far is Bloemfontein from Soweto? +

Bloemfontein is about 393.7 km from Soweto by road.

How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Soweto? +

The drive usually takes about 259 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Soweto in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Bloemfontein 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 Bloemfontein to Soweto? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R792.24 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R795.36 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R791.39 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R829.37 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Soweto? +

Yes. There are 11 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.

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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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Distance from Bloemfontein to Soweto

Places from Bloemfontein to Soweto

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Empumalanga Primary School

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Maggie's Day Care

Ndofaya

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Lamula Jubilee

Ubuntu Day Care

SowetoBtc

Sechaba Day Care

KKS Tuck Shop

Kelokitso Community Farm

Vuyani Pre-School

Ebony & Ivory Creche

Dzata Primary School

Phenyo SpaTherapy & Wellness

Fiat Supermarket

Madiba Trading Store

Quickshop

Opengate Supermarket

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Pikitup Depot (Emagandagandeni)

Municipal Office

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Tiger Wheel & Tyre

Maponya Mall

Woolworths

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Klipvalley Road Bus Station (T1 T2 T3)

Home Affairs Maponya Mall

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Noordgesig Bus Station (C1 T1 T2)

Lakeview Bus Station (C2 T1 T2 T3 F3 F5 F10)

Noordgesig Extension Bus Station (C6 T3)

Woolworths

Thokoza Park Bus Station Terminus (C2 F1 F2 F9 T1 T2 T3)

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Pep

Liquor Man

Bara Mall

PEP

Norman's Tavern (A bazini)

Builders Trade Depot

Goldwagen

BP Express

Mponeng Promotion and Distribution

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Standard Bank

Nedbank

African Bank

Capitec Bank

Bara Taxi Rank

Diepkloof

Diepkloof Bus Station (T1 C1)

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