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Distance from D750 N17 to Soweto

N D750 N17 → Soweto
Road distance
412.6 km
N1 N17
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
356.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 42 min
End point
Isigwe Street
Return: 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
282 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R787.90
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R791.17
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R959.62
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R965.57
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,039.59
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,043.90
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,266.17
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,274.01
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,367.88
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,373.56
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,666.01
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,676.33
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
214° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
34° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.5692, 29.8812
End coords Destination point
-26.2228, 27.8900
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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D750 N17 to Soweto is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 412.6 km in roughly 4 hrs 42 min.
Travel modes
D750 N17 → Soweto
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Car
412.6 km
4 hrs 42 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
412.6 km
~6 hrs 20 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
413 km
↑ 1 hr 53 min faster
Flight time
49 min
With airport
~2 hrs 49 min
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412.6 km 4 hrs 42 min
Start D750 N17
Finish Soweto
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    18.5 km
  2. Turn left
    331.9 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  4. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Roodepoort
    1.5 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    31.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Soweto
    0.6 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.5 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    2.2 km
  12. Turn slight left onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn left onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.5 km
  14. Turn left onto Sanders Road
    0.7 km
  15. Turn right onto Forbes Road
    0.1 km
  16. Turn left onto Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  17. 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.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
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
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
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
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
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
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Routes ↩ Soweto → D750 N17 D750 N17 to Johannesburg D750 N17 to Pretoria D750 N17 to Cape Town D750 N17 to Durban Johannesburg to Soweto Pretoria to Soweto Cape Town to Soweto
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
206.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 21 min • 2 hrs 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
29.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
68.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Soweto
06:37 – 17:31
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 13 min
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,724.81
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.25
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R82.53
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,815.59
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin D750 N17 -23.56922, 29.88122
Midpoint
206.7 km
Total: 412.6 km
Midpoint 206.7 km
412.6 km 4 hrs 42 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 412.6 km
Return-cycle span 825.3 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 42 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 206.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.56922, 29.88122
Midpoint -24.69765, 28.54924
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
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Questions 9
How far is D750 N17 from Soweto? +
D750 N17 is about 412.6 km from Soweto by road.
How long does it take from D750 N17 to Soweto? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from D750 N17 to Soweto in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from D750 N17 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 D750 N17 to Soweto? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R787.90 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R791.17 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R959.62 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R965.57 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from D750 N17 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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Towns along the route

: Johannesburg
From D750 N17 To Soweto
: Germiston
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Durban
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Roodepoort
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Bloemfontein
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Western Bypass
From D750 N17 To Soweto
: Soweto
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Riverlea
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Hekroodt Circle
From D750 N17 To Soweto

Route Locations

Start area
D750 N17, 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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