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Distance from Middelburg to Sofia

N Middelburg → Sofia
Road distance
140.0 km
Provincial mix · N4 / R51
Middelburg to Sofia is a practical regional trip, covering about 140.0 km in roughly 1 hr 39 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
119.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 39 min
End point
Sofia Lane
Return: 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
99 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R267.37
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R268.48
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R325.64
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R327.66
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R352.78
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R354.25
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R429.67
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R432.33
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R464.19
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R466.11
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R565.36
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R568.86
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
242° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
62° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7678, 29.4555
End coords Destination point
-26.2651, 28.3907
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 9 °C Middelburg Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 10 °C Sofia Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Middelburg → Sofia
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Car
140.0 km
1 hr 39 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
140.0 km
~2 hrs 9 min
65 km/h avg
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140.0 km 1 hr 39 min
Start Middelburg
Finish Sofia
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Directions from Middelburg to Sofia via N4
National highway N4
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Directions from Middelburg to Sofia via R51
Provincial road route R51
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    0.9 km
  3. Turn right onto Samora Machel Street
    4.2 km
  4. Continue straight onto Fontein Road
    2.9 km
  5. Take the ramp right towards N4: eMalahleni
    0.7 km
  6. Merge slight right
    21.2 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork
    95.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R51: Pretoria
    0.4 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork towards R51: Springs
    0.1 km
  10. Go straight onto Kingsway Road
    7.0 km
  11. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    2.0 km
  12. Continue straight onto South Main Reef Road
    1.8 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Olympia Road
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Olympia Road
    1.4 km
  15. Turn left onto Prince George Avenue
    0.9 km
  16. Turn right
    0.4 km
  17. Turn right onto San Salvador Road
    0.3 km
  18. Turn right onto Ottawa Lane
    0.4 km
  19. Turn left onto Sofia Lane
    0.0 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R168.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Routes ↩ Sofia → Middelburg Middelburg to Johannesburg Middelburg to Pretoria Middelburg to Cape Town Middelburg to Durban Johannesburg to Sofia Pretoria to Sofia Cape Town to Sofia
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
70.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
49 min • 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
10.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
23.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
7.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sofia
06:39 – 17:26
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 26 min
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R585.31
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.80
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R28.01
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R616.12
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Middelburg -25.76780, 29.45552
Midpoint
70.0 km
Total: 140.0 km
Midpoint 70.0 km
140.0 km 1 hr 39 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 140.0 km
Return-cycle span 280.1 km
Traversal time 1 hr 39 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 14.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 70.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.76780, 29.45552
Midpoint -26.01904, 28.91322
End -26.26506, 28.39069
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Questions 8
How far is Middelburg from Sofia? +
Middelburg is about 140.0 km from Sofia by road.
How long does it take from Middelburg to Sofia? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Middelburg to Sofia in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Middelburg 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 Middelburg to Sofia? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R267.37 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R268.48 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R325.64 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R327.66 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Middelburg to Sofia? +
Yes. There are 2 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: eMalahleni
From Middelburg To Sofia
: Pretoria
From Middelburg To Sofia
Springs
From Middelburg To Sofia
Daveyton
From Middelburg To Sofia
Ottawa Lane
From Middelburg To Sofia
Sofia Lane
From Middelburg To Sofia

Route Locations

Start area
Middelburg
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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