Distance from Maseru to Soweto

N Maseru → Soweto

Road distance

273.1 km

Maseru to Soweto is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 273.1 km in roughly 4 hrs 3 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

227.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.20×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

4 hrs 3 min

End point

Isigwe Street

Return: 8 hrs 6 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

243 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

67.4 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

4 hrs 33 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R521.38

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R523.55

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

100° E

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

280° W

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-25.8746, 25.6417

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 22 °C Maseru Clear Sky View Forecast → 19 °C Soweto Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Maseru → Soweto

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Car

273.1 km

4 hrs 3 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

273.1 km

~4 hrs 12 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 3 hrs 30 min faster · Search →

Nearby places

Places in Soweto

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services in and around Maseru and Soweto.

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Schools & education 0.5 km

Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Maseru

Finish Soweto

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Start your journey

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Setlopo Road

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Modiri Molema Street

0.7 km
Turn right onto Vryburg Road

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Main Street

0.6 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive

2.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

60.7 km
Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive

24.9 km
Continue straight

147.2 km
Turn right

15.3 km
Continue straight onto Main Reef Road

0.4 km
Continue straight onto Albertina Sisulu Road

11.3 km
Turn right onto Dumat Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Miles Stoker Road

0.9 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Main Reef Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Main Reef Road

0.9 km
Turn right onto Elias Motsoaledi Road

3.4 km
Turn left onto Maseru Street

1.1 km
Turn right onto Forbes Road

0.8 km
Go straight onto Van Onselen Circle

0.4 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Forbes Road

1.0 km
Turn right onto Isigwe Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

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

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

136.5 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 1 min • 2 hrs 1 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

19.7 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

45.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

14.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

83.5%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Soweto

06:44 – 17:25

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 41 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

5 hrs 59 min

SunriseDawn break

06:44

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,141.37

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R5.46

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R54.61

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,201.44

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 Maseru -25.87461, 25.64174

Midpoint

136.5 km

Total: 273.1 km

Midpoint 136.5 km

273.1 km 243 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 273.1 km

Return-cycle span 546.2 km

Traversal time 243 min

Maneuver count 24

Maneuver density 8.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 136.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.87461, 25.64174

Midpoint -26.34396, 26.72273

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

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Questions 9

How far is Maseru from Soweto? +

Maseru is about 273.1 km from Soweto by road.

How long does it take from Maseru to Soweto? +

The drive usually takes about 243 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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

Is taxi available from Maseru 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 Maseru to Soweto? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R521.38 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R523.55 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R635.02 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R638.95 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Maseru to Soweto? +

No tollgates are 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.

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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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Route Locations

Start area

Maseru, North West

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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Distance from Maseru 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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