Distance from E 75 to Soweto

N E 75 → Soweto

Road distance

971.4 km

M70

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

795.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.22×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

11 hrs 46 min

Start point

East

End point

Isigwe Street

Return: 33 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

706 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

82.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

13 hrs 1 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R1,854.84

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R1,862.53

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

10° N

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

190° S

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.2834, 26.5624

End coords Destination point

-26.2228, 27.8900

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Travel modes

E 75 → Soweto

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Car

971.4 km

11 hrs 46 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

971.4 km

~14 hrs 56 min

65 km/h avg

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Nearby places

Places in Soweto

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School 0.5 km

Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start E 75

Finish Soweto

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Head on East

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Nxanxadi

0.2 km
Turn right onto Silimela

0.1 km
Turn right onto Mzimvubu

0.2 km
Continue right onto Mzimvubu

0.0 km
Turn right onto Makana Way

1.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaufort Street

2.4 km
At the end of the road, turn left

70.4 km
Continue right

0.7 km
At the end of the road, turn left

129.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Voortrekker Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Voortrekker Street

1.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st 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.

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

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

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

e-Toll Stork

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

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

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Routes ↩ Soweto → E 75 E 75 to Johannesburg E 75 to Pretoria E 75 to Cape Town E 75 to Durban Johannesburg to Soweto Pretoria to Soweto Cape Town to Soweto

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

486.5 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 53 min • 5 hrs 53 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

69.9 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

161.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

52.5 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

81.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Soweto

06:40 – 17:28

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 48 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

1 hr 22 min

SunriseDawn break

06:40

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,060.48

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R19.43

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R194.28

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,274.19

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (23)

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 E 75 Start: East -33.28339, 26.56237

Midpoint

486.5 km

Total: 971.4 km

Midpoint 486.5 km

971.4 km 11 hrs 46 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 971.4 km

Return-cycle span 1,942.8 km

Traversal time 11 hrs 46 min

Maneuver count 31

Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 486.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.28339, 26.56237

Midpoint -29.87784, 26.30136

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 E 75 from Soweto? +

E 75 is about 971.4 km from Soweto by road.

How long does it take from E 75 to Soweto? +

The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from E 75 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 E 75 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 E 75 to Soweto? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,854.84 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,862.53 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,259.10 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,273.09 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from E 75 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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Towns along the route

Nxanxadi

From E 75 To Soweto

Silimela

From E 75 To Soweto

Mzimvubu

From E 75 To Soweto

Makana Way

From E 75 To Soweto

Kroonstad

From E 75 To Soweto

Western Bypass

From E 75 To Soweto

: Soweto

From E 75 To Soweto

Booysens

From E 75 To Soweto

Hekroodt Circle

From E 75 To Soweto

Route Locations

Start area

E 75, Eastern Cape

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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Distance from E 75 to Soweto

Places in Soweto

Empumalanga Primary School

Shoprite

Maggie's Day Care

Ndofaya

Quickshop

PEP

Lamula Jubilee

Ubuntu Day Care

Sechaba Day Care

KKS Tuck Shop

Vuyani Pre-School

Ebony & Ivory Creche

Dzata Primary School

Fiat Supermarket

Madiba Trading Store

Quickshop

Opengate Supermarket

Shoprite

PEP

Shell Select

Maponya Mall

Woolworths

PEP

Shell Select

Woolworths

Shell Select

Shell Select

Pep

Bara Mall

PEP

BP Express

Standard Bank

Nedbank

African Bank

Capitec Bank

Bara Taxi Rank

Shell

Shell

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