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Distance from Mbekweni to Sofia

Mbekweni to Sofia is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 665.3 km in roughly 8 hrs 9 min.

N Mbekweni → Sofia
Road distance
665.3 km
M45 N17
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
466.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.43×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 9 min
End point
Sofia Lane
Return: 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
489 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,113.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,119.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,240.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,250.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,469.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,476.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,637.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,650.34
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,933.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,942.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,154.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,171.49
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
11° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
191° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.3800, 27.4777
End coords Destination point
-26.2651, 28.3907
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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665.3 km 8 hrs 9 min
Start Mbekweni
Finish Sofia
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left
    0.9 km
  5. Turn right
    0.3 km
  6. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.7 km
  8. Turn right
    15.2 km
  9. Turn right
    9.3 km
  10. Go straight
    0.2 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    34.8 km
  12. Turn right onto Ralph Street
    1.4 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    83.4 km
  14. Continue straight
    79.6 km
  15. Turn right onto George Lubbe Street
    0.0 km
  16. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    4.8 km
  17. Continue straight onto George Lubbe Street
    0.2 km
  18. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    3.7 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  21. Take the ramp straight
    1.5 km
  22. Merge slight right
    367.4 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    18.9 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.8 km
  25. Merge slight right
    26.0 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M45
    0.6 km
  27. Turn left onto Ergo Road
    0.7 km
  28. Turn right onto Springs Road
    0.9 km
  29. Turn left onto Platinum Road
    0.8 km
  30. Turn right
    0.0 km
  31. Turn left onto Brasilia Lane
    0.2 km
  32. Continue straight onto Copenhagen Lane
    0.1 km
  33. Turn left onto Sofia Lane
    0.0 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 26
Known total R613.50
Main toll road N17
This route includes 26 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N17. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Routes ↩ Sofia → Mbekweni Mbekweni to Johannesburg Mbekweni to Pretoria Mbekweni to Cape Town Mbekweni to Durban Johannesburg to Sofia Pretoria to Sofia Cape Town to Sofia
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
333.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 4 min • 4 hrs 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
47.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
110.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
35.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
70.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sofia
06:33 – 17:31
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 58 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,781.11
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.31
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R133.07
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,927.48
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mbekweni -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint
333.1 km
Total: 665.3 km
Midpoint 333.1 km
665.3 km 8 hrs 9 min
Destination Sofia End: Sofia Lane -26.26506, 28.39069

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 665.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,330.7 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 9 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 333.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint -28.58663, 26.94685
End -26.26506, 28.39069
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 5 nearby matches around Sofia
5
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Sofia
1
  • PEP
    Springs, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Sofia
1
  • FNB
    629 Voortrekker Road, Brakpan
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Sofia
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Sofia
6
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Questions 9
How far is Mbekweni from Sofia? +
Mbekweni is about 665.3 km from Sofia by road.
How long does it take from Mbekweni to Sofia? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mbekweni to Sofia in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Mbekweni 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 Mbekweni to Sofia? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,113.77 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,119.04 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,240.72 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,250.78 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mbekweni to Sofia? +
Yes. There are 26 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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 Mbekweni To Sofia
: Springs
From Mbekweni To Sofia
Brasilia Lane
From Mbekweni To Sofia
Copenhagen Lane
From Mbekweni To Sofia
Sofia Lane
From Mbekweni To Sofia

Route Locations

Start area
Mbekweni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Sofia, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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