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Distance from Pretoria to Soweto N1

Pretoria to Soweto N1 is a practical regional trip, covering about 78.0 km in roughly 1 hr.

N Pretoria → Soweto N1
Road distance
78.0 km
N1 N17
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
60.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr
Start point
Church Square
End point
Isigwe Street
Return: 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
60 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R130.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R131.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R145.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R146.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R172.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R173.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R191.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R193.49
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R226.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R227.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R252.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R254.59
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
209° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
29° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-26.2228, 27.8900
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

78.0 km 1 hr 0 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Soweto N1
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Church Square
    0.2 km
  2. Turn sharp left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn sharp right onto Bank Lane
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Pretorius Street
    0.6 km
  5. Turn left onto Sophie de Bruyn Street
    0.8 km
  6. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    0.9 km
  7. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    33.5 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Roodepoort
    1.5 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    31.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Soweto
    0.6 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.5 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    2.2 km
  15. Turn slight left onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.5 km
  17. Turn left onto Sanders Road
    0.7 km
  18. Turn right onto Forbes Road
    0.1 km
  19. Turn left onto Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Soweto N1 → Pretoria Pretoria to Johannesburg Pretoria to Cape Town Pretoria to Durban Pretoria to Polokwane Johannesburg to Soweto N1 Pretoria to Soweto N1 Cape Town to Soweto N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
39.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
30 min • 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
5.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
13.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
4.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Soweto N1
06:33 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 40 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R326.06
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.56
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R15.60
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R343.22
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
39.1 km
Total: 78.0 km
Midpoint 39.1 km
78.0 km 1 hr 0 min
Destination Soweto N1 End: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 78.0 km
Return-cycle span 156.0 km
Traversal time 1 hr 0 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 25.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 39.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -26.04168, 28.08071
End -26.22278, 27.89000
Destination services

Available in Soweto N1

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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 N1
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Soweto N1
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 N1
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Soweto N1
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Soweto N1
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Soweto N1
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Soweto N1
3
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Questions 8
How far is Pretoria from Soweto N1? +
Pretoria is about 78.0 km from Soweto N1 by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Soweto N1? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 0 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Soweto N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Soweto N1? +
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 Pretoria to Soweto N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R130.58 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R131.20 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R145.46 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R146.64 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Soweto N1? +
Yes. There are 11 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

Church Square
From Pretoria To Soweto N1
Bank Lane
From Pretoria To Soweto N1
Johannesburg
From Pretoria To Soweto N1
Krugersdorp
From Pretoria To Soweto N1
: Germiston
From Pretoria To Soweto N1
Durban
From Pretoria To Soweto N1
Roodepoort
From Pretoria To Soweto N1
Bloemfontein
From Pretoria To Soweto N1
Western Bypass
From Pretoria To Soweto N1
: Soweto
From Pretoria To Soweto N1

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Soweto N1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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