Distance from Cintsa East to Soweto

N Cintsa East → Soweto

Road distance

981.7 km

Metro routes · M70 / M8

Cintsa East to Soweto is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 981.7 km in roughly 11 hrs 17 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

735.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.34×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

11 hrs 17 min

Start point

Barracuda Avenue

End point

Isigwe Street

Return: 22 hrs 34 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

677 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

87.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

12 hrs 32 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,975.49

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,983.27

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

358° N

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

178° S

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-32.8297, 28.1106

End coords Destination point

-26.2228, 27.8900

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 20 °C Cintsa East Clear Sky View Forecast → 16 °C Soweto Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Cintsa East → Soweto

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Car

981.7 km

11 hrs 17 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

981.7 km

~15 hrs 6 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 35 km to East London Airport
✈ ELS → CPT → HLA (1 hr 34 min)
🚗 32 km from Lanseria International
↑ 6 hrs 14 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Past halfway

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 452 km from start

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

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Hotel Past halfway

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 452 km from start

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

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Cintsa East

Finish Soweto

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Cintsa East to Soweto via M8 and M70

Metro arterial routes M8M70
Head on Barracuda Avenue

0.1 km
Turn right onto Dolphin Drive

0.2 km
Turn left onto Cintsa Drive

6.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Schafli Road

7.5 km
At the end of the road, turn left

22.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M8: Beacon Bay

0.6 km
Turn right onto Bonza Bay Road

0.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Bonza Bay Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Bonza Bay Road

0.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Bonza Bay Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Bonza Bay Road

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Bonza Bay Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Bonza Bay Road

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

173.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Louis Botha Street

1.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street East

0.0 km
Continue onto Cathcart Street East

2.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Cathcart Street

0.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Cathcart Street

162.9 km
Turn left onto Barkly Street

72.0 km
Continue right onto Rascher Street

122.0 km
Turn left

2.6 km
Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad

0.5 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

393.0 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.

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

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

e-Toll Stork

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Routes ↩ Soweto → Cintsa East Cintsa East to Johannesburg Cintsa East to Pretoria Cintsa East to Cape Town Cintsa East to Durban Johannesburg to Soweto Pretoria to Soweto Cape Town to Soweto

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

491.6 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 38 min • 5 hrs 38 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

70.7 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

163.3 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

53.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

74.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Soweto

06:51 – 17:23

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 31 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

3 hrs 55 min

SunriseDawn break

06:51

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,103.34

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R19.63

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R196.33

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,319.31

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (54)

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 Cintsa East Start: Barracuda Avenue -32.82972, 28.11056

Midpoint

491.6 km

Total: 981.7 km

Midpoint 491.6 km

981.7 km 11 hrs 17 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 981.7 km

Return-cycle span 1,963.3 km

Traversal time 11 hrs 17 min

Maneuver count 40

Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 491.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.82972, 28.11056

Midpoint -29.91516, 26.33155

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 9

How far is Cintsa East from Soweto? +

Cintsa East is about 981.7 km from Soweto by road.

How long does it take from Cintsa East to Soweto? +

The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Cintsa East to Soweto 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 Cintsa East 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 Cintsa East to Soweto? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,975.49 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,983.27 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,973.37 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,068.08 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Cintsa East to Soweto? +

Yes. There are 11 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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Distance from Cintsa East to Soweto

Places from Cintsa East to Soweto

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Shoprite

Pick n Pay

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Mugg & Bean

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Pick n Pay Express

Quickshop

Quickshop

Shell Select

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Empumalanga Primary School

Region D Municipal Offices Meadowlands City Of Johannesburg

Shoprite

Maggie's Day Care

Ndofaya

Quickshop

PEP

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

Shoprite

Pikitup Depot (Emagandagandeni)

Municipal Office

PEP

Shell Select

Tiger Wheel & Tyre

Maponya Mall

Woolworths

PEP

Klipvalley Road Bus Station (T1 T2 T3)

Home Affairs Maponya Mall

Shell Select

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)

Shell Select

Shell Select

Pep

Liquor Man

Bara Mall

PEP

Norman's Tavern (A bazini)

Builders Trade Depot

Goldwagen

BP Express

Mponeng Promotion and Distribution

ABDEEES DIGITALS

Standard Bank

Nedbank

African Bank

Capitec Bank

Bara Taxi Rank

Diepkloof

Diepkloof Bus Station (T1 C1)

Shell

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Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

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