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Distance from Mangaung to Soweto M16

Mangaung to Soweto M16 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 338.2 km in roughly 4 hrs 8 min.

N Mangaung → Soweto M16
Road distance
338.2 km
M12 M94 N1 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
277.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
47
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 8 min
End point
Isigwe Street
Return: 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
248 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R645.80
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R648.48
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R786.55
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R791.42
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R852.09
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R855.63
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,037.81
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,044.23
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,121.18
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,125.83
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,365.53
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,373.99
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
340° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
160° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.5783, 28.8233
End coords Destination point
-26.2228, 27.8900
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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338.2 km 4 hrs 8 min
Start Mangaung
Finish Soweto M16
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  3. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Mota Road
    8.0 km
  5. Continue straight
    4.7 km
  6. Turn slight left
    0.3 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  8. Go straight
    29.6 km
  9. Continue straight
    8.5 km
  10. Turn right
    2.5 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Wilgepark
    0.3 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  13. Go straight onto Cloete Street
    1.2 km
  14. Turn left onto McKechnie Street
    0.2 km
  15. Turn right onto Piet Retief Street
    0.5 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Warden Street
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Warden Street
    1.4 km
  18. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  19. Merge slight right
    195.1 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork
    53.9 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M94: Germiston
    0.5 km
  22. Keep slight left at the fork towards Kritzinger Road
    0.1 km
  23. Go straight onto Kritzinger Road
    1.3 km
  24. Continue straight onto Jan Coetzee Road
    0.9 km
  25. Continue straight onto Van Rensburg Street
    0.4 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn right onto Ring Road East
    0.6 km
  27. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.3 km
  28. Take the ramp slight left towards Kimberley
    0.5 km
  29. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    15.0 km
  30. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N1: Pretoria
    1.0 km
  31. Keep slight left at the fork towards M12: Johannesburg
    0.8 km
  32. Turn left onto Ben Naude Drive
    2.7 km
  33. Continue slight left onto Jack Klipin Road
    0.4 km
  34. Continue straight onto Masupha Street
    1.1 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Sofasonke Street
    0.1 km
  36. Continue onto Sofasonke Street
    0.4 km
  37. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Sofasonke Street
    0.1 km
  38. Continue onto Sofasonke Street
    0.8 km
  39. Continue straight onto Khumalo Main Road
    0.8 km
  40. Continue straight onto Pela Main Road
    0.7 km
  41. Turn right
    0.1 km
  42. Continue straight onto Ndlovu Street
    0.1 km
  43. Turn left onto Bickley Street
    0.7 km
  44. Continue straight onto Forbes Street
    0.4 km
  45. Continue straight onto Forbes Road
    0.8 km
  46. Turn left onto Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  47. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R644.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Routes ↩ Soweto M16 → Mangaung Mangaung to Johannesburg Mangaung to Pretoria Mangaung to Cape Town Mangaung to Durban Johannesburg to Soweto M16 Pretoria to Soweto M16 Cape Town to Soweto M16
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
169.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 4 min • 2 hrs 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
24.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
56.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.1%
☀ 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 12 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,413.73
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.76
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R67.64
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,488.14
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (32)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326
Midpoint
169.4 km
Total: 338.2 km
Midpoint 169.4 km
338.2 km 4 hrs 8 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 338.2 km
Return-cycle span 676.4 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 8 min
Maneuver count 47
Maneuver density 13.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 169.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.57833, 28.82326
Midpoint -27.33614, 28.78091
End -26.22278, 27.89000
Destination services

Available in Soweto M16

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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 Mangaung from Soweto M16? +
Mangaung is about 338.2 km from Soweto M16 by road.
How long does it take from Mangaung to Soweto M16? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mangaung to Soweto M16 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mangaung 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 Mangaung to Soweto M16? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R645.80 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R648.48 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R786.55 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R791.42 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mangaung to Soweto M16? +
Yes. There are 12 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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

Wilgepark
From Mangaung To Soweto M16
Harrismith
From Mangaung To Soweto M16
: Johannesburg
From Mangaung To Soweto M16
: Germiston
From Mangaung To Soweto M16
Kimberley
From Mangaung To Soweto M16
ern Bypass
From Mangaung To Soweto M16
: Pretoria
From Mangaung To Soweto M16
Roodepoort
From Mangaung To Soweto M16

Route Locations

Start area
Mangaung
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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