Distance from Cape Town to Soma

N Cape Town → Soma

Road distance

1,387.1 km

Provincial mix · N1 / R558

Cape Town to Soma is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,387.1 km in roughly 15 hrs 11 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,242.7 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.12×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

15 hrs 11 min

Start point

Paddock Avenue

End point

Soma Street

Return: 30 hrs 22 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

911 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

91.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops

16 hrs 56 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R2,791.46

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R2,802.44

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

49° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

229° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.9288, 18.4172

End coords Destination point

-26.2713, 27.8436

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 11 °C Cape Town Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 4 °C Soma Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Cape Town → Soma

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Car

1,387.1 km

15 hrs 11 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,387.1 km

~21 hrs 20 min

65 km/h avg

✈ CPT → HLA (2 hrs 31 min)
🚗 38 km from Lanseria International
↑ 10 hrs 57 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Near Cape Town

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001 0 km from start

"Victoria & Alfred Hotel is one of those Cape Town hotels where the location does…"

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Hotel Near Cape Town

City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

47 Alfred Street, Cape Town City Centre, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000 0 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront is a well-located Cape Town option for traveller…"

B 0 km from start

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Hotel Approaching Soma

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 911 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 911 km from start

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Hotel Approaching Soma

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 911 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 911 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Cape Town

Finish Soma

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Cape Town to Soma via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Cape Town to Soma via R558

Provincial road route R558
Head on Paddock Avenue

0.1 km
Turn left onto Saint Johns Road

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Plein Street

0.5 km
Turn right onto Darling Street

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Sir Lowry Road

0.2 km
Go straight

0.1 km
Go straight onto Christiaan Barnard Street

1.0 km
Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl

0.7 km
Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard

461.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

2.0 km
Continue straight

898.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R558

0.6 km
Turn left

0.9 km
Turn right onto Golden Highway

8.1 km
Turn left onto Nirvana Drive

7.0 km
Turn right onto Abu Baker Asvat Drive

2.7 km
Turn right onto Chris Hani Road

1.3 km
Turn slight left towards Kalinde Street

0.1 km
Go straight onto Tsianda Street

0.4 km
Continue straight onto Tshithuthune Street

1.3 km
Turn right onto Sekhukhune Street

0.2 km
Turn right onto Soma Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 14

Known total R590.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Unnamed toll booth near -26.327, 27.866

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

693.9 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 35 min • 7 hrs 35 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

99.9 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

230.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

74.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.6%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Soma

06:49 – 17:23

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:06

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 33 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:49

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,798.19

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R27.74

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R277.43

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,103.36

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (8)

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 Cape Town Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722

Midpoint

693.9 km

Total: 1,387.1 km

Midpoint 693.9 km

1,387.1 km 15 hrs 11 min

Destination Soma End: Soma Street -26.27130, 27.84359

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1,387.1 km

Return-cycle span 2,774.3 km

Traversal time 15 hrs 11 min

Maneuver count 24

Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 693.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722

Midpoint -31.12746, 24.37266

End -26.27130, 27.84359

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Questions 9

How far is Cape Town from Soma? +

Cape Town is about 1,387.1 km from Soma by road.

How long does it take from Cape Town to Soma? +

The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Soma 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 Cape Town to Soma? +

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 Cape Town to Soma? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,791.46 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,802.44 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,788.46 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,922.29 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Soma? +

Yes. There are 14 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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