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Distance from D4171 to Soweto

D4171 to Soweto is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 444.7 km in roughly 5 hrs 26 min.

N D4171 → Soweto
Road distance
444.7 km
N1 N17
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
292.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.52×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 26 min
End point
Isigwe Street
Return: 10 hrs 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
326 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R849.05
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R852.58
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,034.10
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,040.51
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,120.28
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,124.93
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,364.44
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,372.89
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,474.05
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,480.17
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,795.32
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,806.44
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
228° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
48° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-24.4688, 30.0650
End coords Destination point
-26.2228, 27.8900
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

444.7 km 327 min
Start D4171
Finish Soweto
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    2.3 km
  2. Turn right
    3.7 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    104.6 km
  4. Take the ramp slight left towards N1
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left towards N1: Pretoria
    0.7 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Polokwane Bypass
    271.1 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Roodepoort
    1.5 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    31.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Soweto
    0.6 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.5 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    2.2 km
  16. Turn slight left onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn left onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.5 km
  18. Turn left onto Sanders Road
    0.7 km
  19. Turn right onto Forbes Road
    0.1 km
  20. Turn left onto Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 42
Known total R1,077.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 42 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Routes ↩ Soweto → D4171 D4171 to Johannesburg D4171 to Pretoria D4171 to Cape Town D4171 to Durban Johannesburg to Soweto Pretoria to Soweto Cape Town to Soweto
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
222.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 43 min • 2 hrs 43 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
32.0 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
74.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
65.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Soweto
06:36 – 17:33
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 0 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,858.68
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.89
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R88.93
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,956.51
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin D4171 -24.46879, 30.06501
Midpoint
222.7 km
Total: 444.7 km
Midpoint 222.7 km
444.7 km 327 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 444.7 km
Return-cycle span 889.4 km
Traversal time 327 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 222.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.46879, 30.06501
Midpoint -24.59502, 28.65724
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

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Questions 9
How far is D4171 from Soweto? +
D4171 is about 444.7 km from Soweto by road.
How long does it take from D4171 to Soweto? +
The drive usually takes about 327 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from D4171 to Soweto in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from D4171 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 D4171 to Soweto? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R849.05 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R852.58 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,034.10 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,040.51 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from D4171 to Soweto? +
Yes. There are 42 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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Route Locations

Start area
D4171, Limpopo
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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