Distance from Selby R36 to Soweto

N Selby R36 → Soweto

Road distance

14.6 km

Selby R36 to Soweto is a short everyday drive, covering about 14.6 km in roughly 17 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

12.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.15×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

17 min

Start point

Soweto Highway

End point

Isigwe Street

Return: 35 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

17 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

49.4 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

17 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R29.44

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R29.56

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

273° W

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

93° E

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-26.2285, 28.0178

End coords Destination point

-26.2228, 27.8900

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R20 - R35

Selby R36 → Soweto

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 18 °C Selby R36 Clear Sky View Forecast → 18 °C Soweto Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Selby R36 → Soweto

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Car

14.6 km

17 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

14.6 km

~16 min

53 km/h avg

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Hotel Near Selby R36

54 on Bath

54 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng 4 km from start

"54 on Bath is a smaller, more polished hotel in Rosebank, and it feels quite dif…"

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Hotel

Hotel Near Selby R36

Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers

Corner Corlette Drive and Rudd Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196 4 km from start

"Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers is a well-placed hotel for travellers who wa…"

B 4 km from start

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Selby R36

Finish Soweto

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Head on Soweto Highway

0.3 km
Continue make a U-turn onto Soweto Highway

9.8 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 1

Known total R0.00

Main toll road Not found

This route includes 1 toll point from our database.

e-Toll Stork

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

7.3 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

8 min • 8 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

1.1 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

2.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

0.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Soweto

06:53 – 17:23

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:08

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 30 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

6 hrs 58 min

SunriseDawn break

06:53

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R61.15

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.29

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R2.93

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R64.37

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (10)

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 Selby R36 Start: Soweto Highway -26.22846, 28.01777

Midpoint

7.3 km

Total: 14.6 km

Midpoint 7.3 km

14.6 km 17 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 14.6 km

Return-cycle span 29.3 km

Traversal time 17 min

Maneuver count 10

Maneuver density 68.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 7.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22846, 28.01777

Midpoint -26.23345, 27.95265

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 8

How far is Selby R36 from Soweto? +

Selby R36 is about 14.6 km from Soweto by road.

How long does it take from Selby R36 to Soweto? +

The drive usually takes about 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Selby R36 to Soweto in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Selby R36 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 Selby R36 to Soweto? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R29.44 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R29.56 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R29.41 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R30.82 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Selby R36 to Soweto? +

Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.

Is there a road note for this route? +

This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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Hekroodt Circle

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Distance from Selby R36 to Soweto

Places from Selby R36 to Soweto

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Empumalanga Primary School

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Maggie's Day Care

Ndofaya

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Lamula Jubilee

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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Quickshop

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