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Distance from Odendaalsrus to Soweto R34

N Odendaalsrus → Soweto R34
Road distance
248.9 km
M70 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
219.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 52 min
End point
Isigwe Street
Return: 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
172 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R475.32
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R477.29
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R578.91
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R582.50
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R627.15
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R629.76
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R763.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R768.57
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R825.20
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R828.63
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,005.06
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,011.28
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
33° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
213° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-27.8742, 26.6853
End coords Destination point
-26.2228, 27.8900
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Odendaalsrus to Soweto R34 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 248.9 km in roughly 2 hrs 52 min.
Travel modes
Odendaalsrus → Soweto R34
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Car
248.9 km
2 hrs 52 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
248.9 km
~3 hrs 49 min
65 km/h avg
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248.9 km 2 hrs 52 min
Start Odendaalsrus
Finish Soweto R34
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.7 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Voortrekker Avenue
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Voortrekker Avenue
    0.6 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Athea Road
    0.1 km
  6. Continue onto Athea Road
    10.4 km
  7. Turn slight left
    0.2 km
  8. Go straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    47.2 km
  9. Take the ramp straight towards N1: Johannesburg
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right
    177.1 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork onto Western Bypass
    3.5 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M70: Soweto
    0.5 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards M70: Soweto
    0.4 km
  14. Go straight onto Soweto Highway
    3.1 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    2.2 km
  17. Turn slight left onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn left onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.5 km
  19. Turn left onto Sanders Road
    0.7 km
  20. Turn right onto Forbes Road
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left onto Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Soweto R34 → Odendaalsrus Odendaalsrus to Johannesburg Odendaalsrus to Pretoria Odendaalsrus to Cape Town Odendaalsrus to Durban Johannesburg to Soweto R34 Pretoria to Soweto R34 Cape Town to Soweto R34
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
124.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 26 min • 1 hr 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
17.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
41.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Soweto R34
06:37 – 17:31
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 34 min
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,040.53
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.98
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R49.79
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,095.29
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (22)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Odendaalsrus -27.87417, 26.68528
Midpoint
124.7 km
Total: 248.9 km
Midpoint 124.7 km
248.9 km 2 hrs 52 min
Destination Soweto R34 End: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 248.9 km
Return-cycle span 497.9 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 52 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 8.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 124.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.87417, 26.68528
Midpoint -27.17583, 27.50830
End -26.22278, 27.89000
Destination services

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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 R34
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Soweto R34
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 R34
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Soweto R34
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Soweto R34
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Soweto R34
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Soweto R34
3
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Questions 9
How far is Odendaalsrus from Soweto R34? +
Odendaalsrus is about 248.9 km from Soweto R34 by road.
How long does it take from Odendaalsrus to Soweto R34? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Odendaalsrus to Soweto R34 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Odendaalsrus to Soweto R34? +
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 Odendaalsrus to Soweto R34? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R475.32 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R477.29 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R578.91 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R582.50 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Odendaalsrus to Soweto R34? +
Yes. There are 10 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 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Johannesburg
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Heilbron
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Western Bypass
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: Soweto
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Booysens
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Hekroodt Circle
From Odendaalsrus To Soweto R34

Route Locations

Start area
Odendaalsrus
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Soweto R34, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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