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Distance from De Beers to Soweto

De Beers to Soweto is a practical regional trip, covering about 77.5 km in roughly 57 min.

N De Beers → Soweto
Road distance
77.5 km
N1 N17
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
61.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
57 min
Start point
Blue Crane Avenue
End point
Isigwe Street
Return: 1 hr 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
57 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
57 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R129.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R130.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R144.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R145.67
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R171.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R171.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R190.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R192.21
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R225.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R226.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R250.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R252.90
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
218° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
38° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7892, 28.2731
End coords Destination point
-26.2228, 27.8900
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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77.5 km 58 min
Start De Beers
Finish Soweto
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Blue Crane Avenue
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Bali Avenue
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Thys Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Garstfontein Road
    0.2 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    0.5 km
  7. Merge slight right
    14.0 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Roodepoort
    1.5 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    31.2 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Soweto
    0.6 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.5 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    2.2 km
  17. Turn slight left onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn left onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.5 km
  19. Turn left onto Sanders Road
    0.7 km
  20. Turn right onto Forbes Road
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left onto Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 7 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 -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
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
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Soweto → De Beers De Beers to Johannesburg De Beers to Pretoria De Beers to Cape Town De Beers to Durban Johannesburg to Soweto Pretoria to Soweto Cape Town to Soweto
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
38.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
28 min • 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
5.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
12.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
4.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Soweto
06:33 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R323.90
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.55
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R15.50
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R340.95
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 De Beers Start: Blue Crane Avenue -25.78917, 28.27306
Midpoint
38.8 km
Total: 77.5 km
Midpoint 38.8 km
77.5 km 58 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 77.5 km
Return-cycle span 155 km
Traversal time 58 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 28.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 38.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.78917, 28.27306
Midpoint -26.04125, 28.07801
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 8
How far is De Beers from Soweto? +
De Beers is about 77.5 km from Soweto by road.
How long does it take from De Beers to Soweto? +
The drive usually takes about 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from De Beers to Soweto in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from De Beers 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 De Beers to Soweto? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R129.71 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R130.33 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R144.50 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R145.67 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from De Beers to Soweto? +
Yes. There are 14 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
De Beers
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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