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Distance from London to Soweto M16

London to Soweto M16 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 456.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 49 min.

N London → Soweto M16
Road distance
456.9 km
N4 R539
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
353.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
42
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 49 min
End point
Isigwe Street
Return: 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
349 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R872.51
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R876.13
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,062.68
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,069.26
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,151.23
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,156.01
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,402.14
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,410.83
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,514.78
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,521.07
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,844.93
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,856.35
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
243° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
63° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-24.8178, 31.0472
End coords Destination point
-26.2228, 27.8900
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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456.9 km 5 hrs 49 min
Start London
Finish Soweto M16
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    3.9 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.3 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  5. Continue
    0.4 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    0.7 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    30.7 km
  10. Turn right
    41.0 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  12. Continue
    2.3 km
  13. Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street
    1.2 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left onto Danie Joubert Street
    0.3 km
  15. Turn right onto Chief Mgiyeni Khumalo Drive
    15.1 km
  16. Turn right
    0.8 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  18. Continue
    0.3 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sabie Road
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Sabie Road
    0.4 km
  21. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.5 km
  22. Merge slight right onto Northern Bypass
    26.8 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539
    0.7 km
  24. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.7 km
  25. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  26. Turn right
    116.4 km
  27. Keep slight left at the fork
    129.2 km
  28. Continue straight onto Kitchener Avenue
    0.1 km
  29. Turn slight left onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    3.2 km
  30. Continue straight onto Commissioner Street
    2.5 km
  31. Go straight onto Main Reef Road
    4.7 km
  32. Turn left onto Nasrec Road
    1.7 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  34. Continue
    5.5 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    0.1 km
  36. Continue onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    2.2 km
  37. Turn slight left onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  38. At the end of the road, turn left onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.5 km
  39. Turn left onto Sanders Road
    0.7 km
  40. Turn right onto Forbes Road
    0.1 km
  41. Turn left onto Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  42. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R294.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Soweto M16 → London London to Johannesburg London to Pretoria London to Cape Town London to Durban Johannesburg to Soweto M16 Pretoria to Soweto M16 Cape Town to Soweto M16
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
228.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 54 min • 2 hrs 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
32.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
76.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Soweto M16
06:35 – 17:33
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 11 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,910.04
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.14
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R91.39
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,010.57
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (45)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
8
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin London -24.81778, 31.04722
Midpoint
228.5 km
Total: 456.9 km
Midpoint 228.5 km
456.9 km 5 hrs 49 min
Destination Soweto M16 End: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 456.9 km
Return-cycle span 913.9 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 42
Maneuver density 9.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 228.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.81778, 31.04722
Midpoint -25.76100, 29.98118
End -26.22278, 27.89000
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Soweto M16
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Soweto M16
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 M16
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Soweto M16
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Soweto M16
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Soweto M16
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Soweto M16
3
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Questions 9
How far is London from Soweto M16? +
London is about 456.9 km from Soweto M16 by road.
How long does it take from London to Soweto M16? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from London to Soweto M16 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from London to Soweto M16? +
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 London to Soweto M16? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R872.51 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R876.13 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,062.68 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,069.26 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from London to Soweto M16? +
Yes. There are 8 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

ern Bypass
From London To Soweto M16
Schoemanskloof
From London To Soweto M16
Hekroodt Circle
From London To Soweto M16

Route Locations

Start area
London
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Soweto M16, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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