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Distance from Schoemanskloof to Soweto

Schoemanskloof to Soweto is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 318.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 42 min.

N Schoemanskloof → Soweto
Road distance
318.0 km
197.6 mi • 171.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
288.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 42 min
Return: 7 hrs 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 42 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 57 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R532.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R534.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R593.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R597.87
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R702.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R705.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R782.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R788.85
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R924.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R928.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,029.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,037.96
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Soweto
9.6°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
9.1°C
Day range High / low
H 20° • L 7°
Rain chance Today's probability
16%
Wind 10m wind speed
2 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Route overview

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Start, destination and route line.

318.0 km 3 hrs 42 min
Start Schoemanskloof
Finish Soweto
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Schoemanskloof
    49.7 km
  2. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right
    116.4 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork
    129.2 km
  5. Continue straight onto Kitchener Avenue
    0.1 km
  6. Turn slight left onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    3.2 km
  7. Continue straight onto Commissioner Street
    2.5 km
  8. Go straight onto Main Reef Road
    4.7 km
  9. Turn left onto Nasrec Road
    1.7 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  11. Continue
    5.5 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    2.2 km
  14. Turn slight left onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn left onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.5 km
  16. Turn left onto Sanders Road
    0.7 km
  17. Turn right onto Forbes Road
    0.1 km
  18. Turn left onto Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 8
Known total R294.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. 2 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 -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
158.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 51 min • 1 hr 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Schoemanskloof → Soweto
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Schoemanskloof, Mpumalanga
Destination area Arrival
Soweto
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Schoemanskloof → Soweto
Schoemanskloof Origin postcode
Not available
Soweto Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
41.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
25.0 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
163.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Soweto → Schoemanskloof
Schoemanskloof ↔ Soweto
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Schoemanskloof -25.41459, 30.63023
Midpoint
158.9 km
Total: 318.0 km
Midpoint 158.9 km
318.0 km 3 hrs 42 min
Destination Soweto -26.22278, 27.89000

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 318.0 km
Return-cycle span 636.1 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 42 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 6.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 158.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.41459, 30.63023
Midpoint -25.87777, 29.32901
End -26.22278, 27.89000
Destination services

Available in Soweto

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Soweto
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Soweto
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
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Soweto
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Soweto
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Soweto
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Soweto
3
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 Schoemanskloof from Soweto? +
Schoemanskloof is about 318.0 km from Soweto by road.
How long does it take from Schoemanskloof to Soweto? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Schoemanskloof to Soweto in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Schoemanskloof 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 Schoemanskloof to Soweto? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R532.38 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R534.90 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R593.06 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R597.87 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Schoemanskloof to Soweto? +
Yes. There are 8 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 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Hekroodt Circle
From Schoemanskloof To Soweto

Route Locations

Start area
Schoemanskloof, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Soweto
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 41.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 25.0 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 163.5 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 156.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 79.5 km

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