Distance from E403 to Soweto

N E403 → Soweto

Road distance

19.7 km

E403 to Soweto is a short everyday drive, covering about 19.7 km in roughly 22 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

15.7 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.25×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

22 min

End point

Isigwe Street

Return: 45 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

22 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

51.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

22 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R37.61

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R37.77

See more fuel details from E403 to Soweto

🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

256° WSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

76° ENE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.1886, 28.0430

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

Weather 12 °C E403 Clear Sky View Forecast → 12 °C Soweto Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

E403 → Soweto

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Car

19.7 km

22 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

19.7 km

~21 min

56 km/h avg

Nearby places

Places in Soweto

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

59 places View all →

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Schools & education 0.5 km

Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start E403

Finish Soweto

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Start your journey

0.2 km
Turn left onto Joubert Street

0.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto De Korte Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Harrison Street

1.4 km
Turn right onto Commissioner Street

0.9 km
Go straight onto Main Reef Road

4.7 km
Turn left onto Nasrec Road

1.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

5.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd 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

Routes ↩ Soweto → E403 E403 to Johannesburg E403 to Pretoria E403 to Cape Town E403 to Durban Johannesburg to Soweto Pretoria to Soweto Cape Town to Soweto

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

9.8 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

11 min • 11 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

1.4 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

3.3 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

1.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

79.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Soweto

06:41 – 17:27

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 46 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

11 hrs 7 min

SunriseDawn break

06:41

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R82.33

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.39

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R3.94

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R86.67

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (12)

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 E403 -26.18856, 28.04302

Midpoint

9.8 km

Total: 19.7 km

Midpoint 9.8 km

19.7 km 22 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 19.7 km

Return-cycle span 39.4 km

Traversal time 22 min

Maneuver count 17

Maneuver density 86.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 9.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.18856, 28.04302

Midpoint -26.22143, 27.97822

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

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Questions 8

How far is E403 from Soweto? +

E403 is about 19.7 km from Soweto by road.

How long does it take from E403 to Soweto? +

The drive usually takes about 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from E403 to Soweto in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from E403 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 E403 to Soweto? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R37.61 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R37.77 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R45.81 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R46.09 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from E403 to Soweto? +

No tollgates are currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.

Is there a road note for this route? +

This is mostly a short local route. 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

Hekroodt Circle

From E403 To Soweto

Route Locations

Start area

E403, Gauteng

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Soweto

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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Reverse route and related trips

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Distance from E403 to Soweto

Places in Soweto

Empumalanga Primary School

Region D Municipal Offices Meadowlands City Of Johannesburg

Shoprite

Maggie's Day Care

Ndofaya

Quickshop

PEP

Lamula Jubilee

Ubuntu Day Care

SowetoBtc

Sechaba Day Care

KKS Tuck Shop

Kelokitso Community Farm

Vuyani Pre-School

Ebony & Ivory Creche

Dzata Primary School

Phenyo SpaTherapy & Wellness

Fiat Supermarket

Madiba Trading Store

Quickshop

Opengate Supermarket

Shoprite

Pikitup Depot (Emagandagandeni)

Municipal Office

PEP

Shell Select

Tiger Wheel & Tyre

Maponya Mall

Woolworths

PEP

Klipvalley Road Bus Station (T1 T2 T3)

Home Affairs Maponya Mall

Shell Select

Noordgesig Bus Station (C1 T1 T2)

Lakeview Bus Station (C2 T1 T2 T3 F3 F5 F10)

Noordgesig Extension Bus Station (C6 T3)

Woolworths

Thokoza Park Bus Station Terminus (C2 F1 F2 F9 T1 T2 T3)

Shell Select

Shell Select

Pep

Liquor Man

Bara Mall

PEP

Norman's Tavern (A bazini)

Builders Trade Depot

Goldwagen

BP Express

Mponeng Promotion and Distribution

ABDEEES DIGITALS

Standard Bank

Nedbank

African Bank

Capitec Bank

Bara Taxi Rank

Diepkloof

Diepkloof Bus Station (T1 C1)

Shell

Shell

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