Distance from Centrum to Soweto

N Centrum → Soweto

Road distance

25.5 km

Provincial mix · M1 / M2 / R41

Centrum to Soweto is a short everyday drive, covering about 25.5 km in roughly 26 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

18.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.38×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

26 min

End point

Isigwe Street

Return: 53 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

26 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

56.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

26 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R49.82

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R49.87

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

243° WSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

63° ENE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.1474, 28.0549

End coords Destination point

-26.2228, 27.8900

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R30 - R50

Centrum → Soweto

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 15 °C Centrum Fair View Forecast → 15 °C Soweto Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Centrum → Soweto

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Car

25.5 km

26 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

25.5 km

~24 min

61 km/h avg

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Places from Centrum to Soweto

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Hotel Before halfway

54 on Bath

54 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng 7 km from start

"54 on Bath is a smaller, more polished hotel in Rosebank, and it feels quite dif…"

B 7 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Before halfway

Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers

Corner Corlette Drive and Rudd Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196 6 km from start

"Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers is a well-placed hotel for travellers who wa…"

B 6 km from start

Hotel

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Centrum

Finish Soweto

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Centrum to Soweto via M1 and M2

Metro arterial routes M1M2
Directions from Centrum to Soweto via R41

Provincial road route R41
Start your journey

0.1 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Turn left onto 5th Street

0.9 km
Turn left onto 11th Avenue

0.4 km
Turn right towards M1

0.3 km
Merge slight right

7.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight right towards M2: Roodepoort

0.5 km
Merge slight right

0.9 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards R41: Roodepoort

0.1 km
Go straight onto Main Reef Road

2.7 km
Turn left onto Nasrec Road

1.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

5.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd 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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

12.7 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

13 min • 13 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

1.8 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

4.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

1.4 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

72.5%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Soweto

06:48 – 17:23

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:06

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 35 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

9 hrs 29 min

SunriseDawn break

06:48

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R106.49

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.51

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R5.10

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R112.09

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 Centrum -26.14739, 28.05491

Midpoint

12.7 km

Total: 25.5 km

Midpoint 12.7 km

25.5 km 26 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 25.5 km

Return-cycle span 51.0 km

Traversal time 26 min

Maneuver count 21

Maneuver density 82.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 12.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.14739, 28.05491

Midpoint -26.21266, 27.99809

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

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 8

How far is Centrum from Soweto? +

Centrum is about 25.5 km from Soweto by road.

How long does it take from Centrum to Soweto? +

The drive usually takes about 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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

Is taxi available from Centrum 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 Centrum to Soweto? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R49.82 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R49.87 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R49.62 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R51.36 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Centrum to Soweto? +

No tollgates are currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.

Is there a road note for this route? +

This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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Distance from Centrum to Soweto

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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

PEP

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

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Diepkloof Bus Station (T1 C1)

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