Distance from Messina to Soweto

N Messina → Soweto

Road distance

541.6 km

Highway dominant · N1 / N17

Messina to Soweto is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 541.6 km in roughly 5 hrs 57 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

482.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.12×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 hrs 57 min

Start point

Maseri Avenue

End point

Isigwe Street

Return: 11 hrs 54 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

357 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

91.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

6 hrs 27 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,089.88

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,094.16

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

206° SSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

26° NNE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-22.3454, 30.0269

End coords Destination point

-26.2228, 27.8900

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 22 °C Messina Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 14 °C Soweto Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Messina → Soweto

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Car

541.6 km

5 hrs 57 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

541.6 km

~8 hrs 19 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 177 km to Polokwane International
✈ PTG → HLA (33 min)
🚗 32 km from Lanseria International
↑ Slightly faster than driving · Search →

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Places from Messina to Soweto

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Hotel Approaching Soweto

Protea Hotel Pretoria Loftus Park

416 Kirkness Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0007 421 km from start

"Protea Hotel Pretoria Loftus Park is a modern city hotel in Arcadia, Pretoria, a…"

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Messina

Finish Soweto

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Messina to Soweto via N1 and N17

National highway route N1N17
Head on Maseri Avenue

0.3 km
Turn left onto Harper Road

0.1 km
Turn right

0.7 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Old National Road

2.2 km
Turn slight left towards Louis Trichardt

0.1 km
Take the ramp straight towards N1: Louis Trichardt

0.8 km
Merge slight right

74.0 km
Continue straight

2.0 km
Go straight

10.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

5.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

383.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg

1.6 km
Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway

18.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Roodepoort

1.5 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

31.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Soweto

0.6 km
At the end of the road, turn right

3.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road

0.1 km
Continue onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road

2.2 km
Turn slight left onto Sanders Road

0.8 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Hekroodt Circle

0.5 km
Turn left onto Sanders Road

0.7 km
Turn right onto Forbes Road

0.1 km
Turn left onto Isigwe Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 42

Known total R1,132.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 42 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

e-Toll Blouvalk

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

e-Toll Sunbird

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Ihobe

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Gantry TG001

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Stormvoël

Road: Road not linked yet

R12.50

e-Toll Ivusi

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Owl

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Pikoko

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

Stormvoël

Road: Road not linked yet

R12.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Wallmansthal

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Wallmansthal

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

Murrayhill

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Capricorn

Road: Road not linked yet

R63.50

Murrayhill

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Baobab Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Sebetiela

Road: Road not linked yet

R24.50

Maubane

Road: Road not linked yet

R33.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Sebetiela

Road: Road not linked yet

R24.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Maubane

Road: Road not linked yet

R33.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

271.4 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 58 min • 2 hrs 58 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

39.0 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

90.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

29.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Soweto

06:52 – 17:23

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:08

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 30 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

9 hrs 2 min

SunriseDawn break

06:52

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,263.80

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R10.83

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R108.32

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,382.95

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (26)

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 Messina Start: Maseri Avenue -22.34535, 30.02685

Midpoint

271.4 km

Total: 541.6 km

Midpoint 271.4 km

541.6 km 5 hrs 57 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 541.6 km

Return-cycle span 1,083.2 km

Traversal time 5 hrs 57 min

Maneuver count 28

Maneuver density 5.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 271.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -22.34535, 30.02685

Midpoint -24.28499, 28.98379

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

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Messina from Soweto? +

Messina is about 541.6 km from Soweto by road.

How long does it take from Messina to Soweto? +

The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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

Is taxi available from Messina 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 Messina to Soweto? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,089.88 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,094.16 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,088.71 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,140.96 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Messina to Soweto? +

Yes. There are 42 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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Distance from Messina to Soweto

Places from Messina to Soweto

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Polfyntjie tuisnywerhein home industry

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Seven Seas Fisheries

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Empumalanga Primary School

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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

Shoprite

Protea Hotel Pretoria Loftus Park