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Distance from Brackenfell Boulevard M45 to Sofia

N Brackenfell Boulevard M45 → Sofia
Road distance
1407 km
M45 N1 N17
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,255.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 17 min
Start point
Brackenfell Boulevard
End point
Sofia Lane
Return: 30 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
917 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 2 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,686.63
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,697.77
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,272.17
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,292.44
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,544.86
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,559.56
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,317.45
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,344.19
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,664.28
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,683.63
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,680.86
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,716.03
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
51° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
231° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.8151, 18.6737
End coords Destination point
-26.2651, 28.3907
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Brackenfell Boulevard M45 to Sofia is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,407.0 km in roughly 15 hrs 17 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Brackenfell Boulevard M45 → Sofia
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Car
1407 km
15 hrs 17 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1407 km
~21 hrs 38 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
1,407 km
↑ 10 hrs 28 min faster
Flight time
2 hrs 48 min
With airport
~4 hrs 48 min
Estimated. Includes ~2h airport procedures. Check actual schedules for Durbanville to Sofia.
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1407 km 918 min
Start Brackenfell Boulevard M45
Finish Sofia
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Brackenfell Boulevard
    2.9 km
  2. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Langeberg Road
    0.0 km
  3. Continue onto Langeberg Road
    1.2 km
  4. Continue straight onto Brighton Road
    1.1 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Brighton Road
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Brighton Road
    0.7 km
  7. Take the ramp left towards N1: Paarl
    0.3 km
  8. Merge slight right onto N1 Freeway
    432.2 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  11. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    18.9 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.8 km
  14. Merge slight right
    26.0 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M45
    0.6 km
  16. Turn left onto Ergo Road
    0.7 km
  17. Turn right onto Springs Road
    0.9 km
  18. Turn left onto Platinum Road
    0.8 km
  19. Turn right
    0.0 km
  20. Turn left onto Brasilia Lane
    0.2 km
  21. Continue straight onto Copenhagen Lane
    0.1 km
  22. Turn left onto Sofia Lane
    0.0 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 30
Known total R777.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 30 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Sofia → Brackenfell Boulevard M45 Brackenfell Boulevard M45 to Johannesburg Brackenfell Boulevard M45 to Pretoria Brackenfell Boulevard M45 to Cape Town Brackenfell Boulevard M45 to Durban Johannesburg to Sofia Pretoria to Sofia Cape Town to Sofia
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
703.8 km
Western Cape to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 38 min • 7 hrs 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
101.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
234.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
76.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sofia
06:35 – 17:29
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,881.36
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R28.14
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R281.40
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,190.90
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (23)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Brackenfell Boulevard M45 Start: Brackenfell Boulevard -33.81513, 18.67368
Midpoint
703.8 km
Total: 1407 km
Midpoint 703.8 km
1407 km 918 min
Destination Sofia End: Sofia Lane -26.26506, 28.39069

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Gauteng
One-way road span 1407 km
Return-cycle span 2814 km
Traversal time 918 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 703.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.81513, 18.67368
Midpoint -30.95351, 24.68116
End -26.26506, 28.39069
Destination services

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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 9
How far is Brackenfell Boulevard M45 from Sofia? +
Brackenfell Boulevard M45 is about 1407 km from Sofia by road.
How long does it take from Brackenfell Boulevard M45 to Sofia? +
The drive usually takes about 918 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Brackenfell Boulevard M45 to Sofia 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 Brackenfell Boulevard M45 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 Brackenfell Boulevard M45 to Sofia? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,686.63 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,697.77 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,272.17 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,292.44 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Brackenfell Boulevard M45 to Sofia? +
Yes. There are 30 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Durbanville, Western Cape
Suburb: The Crest
Road: Brackenfell Boulevard
Postal code: 7550
Destination area
Sofia, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Postal codes

Brackenfell Boulevard M45
7550
Sofia
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