Distance from Istanbul to Sofia

N Istanbul → Sofia

Road distance

10.8 km

Provincial mix · R554

Istanbul to Sofia is a short everyday drive, covering about 10.8 km in roughly 15 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

7.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.52×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

15 min

Start point

Istanbul Street

End point

Sofia Lane

Return: 31 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

15 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

41.8 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

15 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R21.73

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R21.81

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

326° NW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

146° SE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-26.3182, 28.4307

End coords Destination point

-26.2651, 28.3907

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R20 - R35

Istanbul → Sofia

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 20 °C Istanbul Clear Sky View Forecast → 20 °C Sofia Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Istanbul → Sofia

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Car

10.8 km

15 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

10.8 km

~14 min

45 km/h avg

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Route overview

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Start Istanbul

Finish Sofia

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Directions from Istanbul to Sofia via R554

Provincial road route R554
Head on Istanbul Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Frankfurt Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Atlanta Street

0.9 km
Turn left onto Rhokana Avenue

0.3 km
Turn right onto Tonk Meter Way

5.0 km
Turn slight left towards R554

0.1 km
Go straight onto Springs Road

2.4 km
Turn right onto Prince George Avenue

0.9 km
Turn left

0.4 km
Turn right onto San Salvador Road

0.3 km
Turn right onto Ottawa Lane

0.4 km
Turn left onto Sofia Lane

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

5.4 km

Gauteng

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 min • 7 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Gauteng

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

0.8 L needed

Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

1.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

0.6 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

66%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Sofia

06:51 – 17:21

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:06

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 30 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

6 hrs 51 min

SunriseDawn break

06:51

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R45.13

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.22

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R2.16

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R47.51

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (0)

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 Istanbul Start: Istanbul Street -26.31816, 28.43065

Midpoint

5.4 km

Total: 10.8 km

Midpoint 5.4 km

10.8 km 15 min

Destination Sofia End: Sofia Lane -26.26506, 28.39069

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor

Province span Gauteng

One-way road span 10.8 km

Return-cycle span 21.6 km

Traversal time 15 min

Maneuver count 13

Maneuver density 120.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 5.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.31816, 28.43065

Midpoint -26.27446, 28.42925

End -26.26506, 28.39069

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Questions 8

How far is Istanbul from Sofia? +

Istanbul is about 10.8 km from Sofia by road.

How long does it take from Istanbul to Sofia? +

The drive usually takes about 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Istanbul to Sofia in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from Istanbul to Sofia? +

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 Istanbul to Sofia? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R21.73 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R21.81 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R21.71 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R22.75 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Istanbul to Sofia? +

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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Tonk Meter Way

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From Istanbul To Sofia

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Quickshop

Shell

Quickshop

Shoprite

Pick n Pay Express

Shell

Saverite Supermarket

Shell

Shell Select

Saverite Supermarket

Shell

Bonjour

Pick n Pay Express

Quickshop

Pick n Pay Express

Shoprite

FNB

Quickshop

Departement Of Home Affairs Brakpan

Quickshop

Shell Select

Fine linen

Quality Cheapies

TimBuild

Gauteng city college

Blue bottle liquor express

HARKON Aluminium and glass

Neil's auto electrical

SBR Pro Sound

Springs Technical High School

Laerskool

PEP

Quickshop

Checkers

Pick n Pay Express

Quickshop

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