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Distance from E003 M7 to Soweto

E003 M7 to Soweto is a practical regional trip, covering about 79.1 km in roughly 1 hr.

N E003 M7 → Soweto
Road distance
79.1 km
M7 N1 N17
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
62.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr
Start point
Jan Shoba Street
End point
Isigwe Street
Return: 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
60 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R151.04
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R151.67
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R183.96
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R185.10
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R199.29
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R200.12
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R242.73
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R244.23
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R262.23
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R263.32
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R319.38
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R321.36
See more fuel details from E003 M7 to Soweto
🧭 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
-25.7606, 28.2382
End coords Destination point
-26.2228, 27.8900
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Local services

Available in Soweto

Essential services and places near your destination. Each category has its own page with detailed listings.

33 Places found
7 Categories
🏫

Schools

6 found
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Empumalanga Primary School
Somkele Street
Maggie's Day Care
2198 Odendaal Street
Lamula Jubilee
Schrader Street
Ubuntu Day Care
Kinini Street
Sechaba Day Care
Marsh Road
📍

Clothing stores

6 found
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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
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Banks

4 found
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Standard Bank
Goldman Street
Nedbank
16 Goldman Street, Johannesburg
African Bank
Goldman Street
Capitec Bank
21A Goldman Street, Johannesburg, 1709
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Fuel stations and garages

6 found
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Shell Select
1852, Gauteng
Shell Select
1868, Gauteng
Shell Select
1804, Gauteng
Shell Select
Tshiawelo, 1818, Gauteng
BP Express
Chris Hani Road, Johannesburg
📍

Taxi ranks

1 found
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Bara Taxi Rank
Diepkloof
🛒

Supermarkets

6 found
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Shoprite
Marsh Road, Soweto, 1852, Gauteng
Quickshop
23674 Hekroodt Cir, Soweto
KKS Tuck Shop
2017b Forbes Road, Zone 9 Meadowland West, 1852
Fiat Supermarket
Khotso Street, Zone 9 Meadowland West, 1852
Madiba Trading Store
Ncwana Street
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Shopping malls

4 found
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Ndofaya
Hekroodt Circle
Maponya Mall
2127 Chris Hani Road, Soweto, 1809
Bara Mall
Chris Hani Road
Westgate Shopping centre
120 Ontdekkers Road, Roodepoort, 1725

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

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Route map

Live map

Start, destination and route line.

79.1 km 1 hr 0 min
Start E003 M7
Finish Soweto
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Jan Shoba Street
    1.1 km
  2. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Middel Street
    0.0 km
  3. Continue onto Middel Street
    1.1 km
  4. Continue straight onto George Storrar Drive
    2.6 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Fountains Circle
    0.0 km
  6. Continue slight right onto Fountains Circle
    0.1 km
  7. Turn right onto Christina de Wit Avenue towards M7: Proclamation Hill
    1.1 km
  8. Turn right onto Eeufees Road
    0.1 km
  9. Take the ramp left
    0.8 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    30.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Roodepoort
    1.5 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    31.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Soweto
    0.6 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.5 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    2.2 km
  18. Turn slight left onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn left onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.5 km
  20. Turn left onto Sanders Road
    0.7 km
  21. Turn right onto Forbes Road
    0.1 km
  22. Turn left onto Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
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 Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Soweto → E003 M7 E003 M7 to Johannesburg E003 M7 to Pretoria E003 M7 to Cape Town E003 M7 to Durban Johannesburg to Soweto Pretoria to Soweto Cape Town to Soweto
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
39.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
30 min • 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
5.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
13.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
4.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Soweto
06:37 – 17:31
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 56 min
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R330.66
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.58
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R15.82
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R348.06
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
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 E003 M7 Start: Jan Shoba Street -25.76058, 28.23824
Midpoint
39.6 km
Total: 79.1 km
Midpoint 39.6 km
79.1 km 1 hr 0 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 79.1 km
Return-cycle span 158.2 km
Traversal time 1 hr 0 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 29.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 39.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.76058, 28.23824
Midpoint -26.04261, 28.08605
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 4 nearby matches around Soweto
4
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 8
How far is E003 M7 from Soweto? +
E003 M7 is about 79.1 km from Soweto by road.
How long does it take from E003 M7 to Soweto? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 0 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from E003 M7 to Soweto in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from E003 M7 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 E003 M7 to Soweto? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R151.04 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R151.67 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R183.96 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R185.10 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from E003 M7 to Soweto? +
Yes. There are 11 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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Towns along the route

Fountains Circle
From E003 M7 To Soweto
: Proclamation Hill
From E003 M7 To Soweto
Centurion
From E003 M7 To Soweto
: Germiston
From E003 M7 To Soweto
Durban
From E003 M7 To Soweto
Roodepoort
From E003 M7 To Soweto
Bloemfontein
From E003 M7 To Soweto
Western Bypass
From E003 M7 To Soweto
: Soweto
From E003 M7 To Soweto
Riverlea
From E003 M7 To Soweto

Route Locations

Start area
E003 M7, Gauteng
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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