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Distance from Brits to Soweto

Brits to Soweto is a practical regional trip, covering about 91.8 km in roughly 1 hr 24 min.

N Brits → Soweto
Road distance
91.8 km
N1 N17
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
66.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 24 min
Start point
Ludorf Street
End point
Isigwe Street
Return: 2 hrs 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
84 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
64.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R153.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R154.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R171.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R172.54
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R202.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R203.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R225.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R227.65
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R266.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R267.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R297.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R299.54
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
171° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
351° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.6297, 27.7842
End coords Destination point
-26.2228, 27.8900
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Route overview

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Start, destination and route line.

91.8 km 85 min
Start Brits
Finish Soweto
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Ludorf Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Hendrik Verwoerd Avenue
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Van Velden Street
    1.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Rutgers Road
    1.6 km
  5. Continue straight onto Rutgers Street
    7.1 km
  6. Take the ramp right
    0.8 km
  7. Turn sharp right
    10.1 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left
    9.5 km
  9. Turn right onto Pelindaba Road
    21.3 km
  10. Continue straight onto Malibongwe Drive
    12.9 km
  11. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.9 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    17.2 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Soweto
    0.6 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.5 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    2.2 km
  17. Turn slight left onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn left onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.5 km
  19. Turn left onto Sanders Road
    0.7 km
  20. Turn right onto Forbes Road
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left onto Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 3 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 -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Soweto → Brits Brits to Johannesburg Brits to Pretoria Brits to Cape Town Brits to Durban Johannesburg to Soweto Pretoria to Soweto Cape Town to Soweto
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
46.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
42 min • 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
6.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
15.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
5.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Soweto
06:32 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R383.63
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.84
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R18.36
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R403.82
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Brits Start: Ludorf Street -25.62972, 27.78417
Midpoint
46.0 km
Total: 91.8 km
Midpoint 46.0 km
91.8 km 85 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 91.8 km
Return-cycle span 183.6 km
Traversal time 85 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 24.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 46.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.62972, 27.78417
Midpoint -25.92497, 27.90101
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
Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 8
How far is Brits from Soweto? +
Brits is about 91.8 km from Soweto by road.
How long does it take from Brits to Soweto? +
The drive usually takes about 85 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Brits to Soweto in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Brits 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 Brits to Soweto? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R153.64 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R154.36 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R171.15 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R172.54 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Brits to Soweto? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Start area
Brits
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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