Distance from Riverlea to Soweto

N Riverlea → Soweto

Road distance

1,167.5 km

Metro routes · M70 / N1 / N12

Riverlea to Soweto is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,167.5 km in roughly 12 hrs 53 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,006.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.16×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

12 hrs 53 min

Start point

Jonas Street

End point

Isigwe Street

Return: 25 hrs 46 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

773 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

90.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops

14 hrs 23 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R2,349.39

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R2,358.64

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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

-33.9476, 22.4234

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 13 °C Riverlea Clear Sky View Forecast → 15 °C Soweto Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Riverlea → Soweto

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Car

1,167.5 km

12 hrs 53 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,167.5 km

~17 hrs 57 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 7 km to George Airport
✈ GRJ → CPT → HLA (2 hrs 5 min)
🚗 32 km from Lanseria International
↑ 7 hrs 51 min faster than driving · Search →

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Places from Riverlea to Soweto

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Hotel Approaching Soweto

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 646 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 646 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Approaching Soweto

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 646 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 646 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Riverlea

Finish Soweto

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Riverlea to Soweto via N12 and N1

National highway route N12N1
Directions from Riverlea to Soweto via M70

Metro arterial route M70
Head on Jonas Street

0.2 km
Turn slight left

0.1 km
Turn left

0.0 km
Turn right

0.0 km
Turn right onto Fortuin Street

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto George Road

0.7 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Montagu Street

1.9 km
Turn left towards N12

18.1 km
Turn left

32.0 km
Turn right onto Rademeyer Street

0.5 km
Turn right onto Dassie Road

0.2 km
Turn left onto Springbok Road

0.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Springbok Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Springbok Road

0.7 km
At the end of the road, turn right

172.5 km
Continue right towards N1

7.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

2.0 km
Continue straight

917.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Western Bypass

3.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M70: Soweto

0.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M70: Soweto

0.4 km
Go straight onto Soweto Highway

3.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd 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 11

Known total R426.50

Main toll road N1

This route includes 11 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.

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

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

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

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

Routes ↩ Soweto → Riverlea Riverlea to Johannesburg Riverlea to Pretoria Riverlea to Cape Town Riverlea to Durban Johannesburg to Soweto Pretoria to Soweto Cape Town to Soweto

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

584.4 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

6 hrs 26 min • 6 hrs 26 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

84.1 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

194.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

63.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

86.2%

☀ 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

2 hrs 59 min

SunriseDawn break

06:52

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,879.97

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R23.35

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R233.49

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R5,136.81

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (20)

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 Riverlea Start: Jonas Street -33.94756, 22.42336

Midpoint

584.4 km

Total: 1,167.5 km

Midpoint 584.4 km

1,167.5 km 12 hrs 53 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 1,167.5 km

Return-cycle span 2,334.9 km

Traversal time 12 hrs 53 min

Maneuver count 31

Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 584.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.94756, 22.42336

Midpoint -30.58934, 25.40785

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 Riverlea from Soweto? +

Riverlea is about 1,167.5 km from Soweto by road.

How long does it take from Riverlea to Soweto? +

The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Riverlea to Soweto 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 Riverlea 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 Riverlea to Soweto? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,349.39 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,358.64 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,346.87 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,459.51 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Riverlea to Soweto? +

Yes. There are 11 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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Distance from Riverlea to Soweto

Places from Riverlea to Soweto

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Karoo Rouge

Checkers

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Astron Energy

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Mugg & Bean

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Pick n Pay Express

Quickshop

Quickshop

Shoprite

Shell Select

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Empumalanga Primary School

Region D Municipal Offices Meadowlands City Of Johannesburg

Shoprite

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

Quickshop

Pick n Pay

Checkers