Distance from Shell Select 0026 Gauteng N1 to Soweto

N Shell Select 0026 Gauteng N1 → Soweto

Road distance

55.1 km

Highway dominant · N1 / N17

Shell Select 0026 Gauteng N1 to Soweto is a practical regional trip, covering about 55.1 km in roughly 41 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

41.4 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.33×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

41 min

End point

Isigwe Street

Return: 1 hr 23 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

41 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

79.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

41 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R110.95

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R111.39

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

218° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

38° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-25.9302, 28.1457

End coords Destination point

-26.2228, 27.8900

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R60 - R140

Shell Select 0026 Gauteng N1 → Soweto

Route class Operational trip category

Regional

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 17 °C Shell Select 0026 Gauteng N1 Clear Sky View Forecast → 16 °C Soweto Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Shell Select 0026 Gauteng N1 → Soweto

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Car

55.1 km

41 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

55.1 km

~50 min

65 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Shell Select 0026 Gauteng N1

Finish Soweto

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Shell Select 0026 Gauteng N1 to Soweto via N1 and N17

National highway route N1N17
Start your journey

0.1 km
Take the ramp straight towards N1: Johannesburg

0.6 km
Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway

12.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Roodepoort

1.5 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

31.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Soweto

0.6 km
At the end of the road, turn right

3.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd 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 10

Known total R0.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 10 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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Owl

Road: Road not linked yet

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

27.6 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

20 min • 20 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

4.0 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

9.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

3.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

75%

☀ 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

3 hrs 11 min

SunriseDawn break

06:53

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R230.46

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R1.10

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R11.03

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R242.59

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (13)

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 Shell Select 0026 Gauteng N1 -25.93015, 28.14570

Midpoint

27.6 km

Total: 55.1 km

Midpoint 27.6 km

55.1 km 41 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 55.1 km

Return-cycle span 110.3 km

Traversal time 41 min

Maneuver count 16

Maneuver density 29.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 27.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.93015, 28.14570

Midpoint -26.06546, 27.97897

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 Shell Select 0026 Gauteng N1 from Soweto? +

Shell Select 0026 Gauteng N1 is about 55.1 km from Soweto by road.

How long does it take from Shell Select 0026 Gauteng N1 to Soweto? +

The drive usually takes about 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Shell Select 0026 Gauteng N1 to Soweto in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from Shell Select 0026 Gauteng N1 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 Shell Select 0026 Gauteng N1 to Soweto? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R110.95 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R111.39 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R110.83 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R116.15 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Shell Select 0026 Gauteng N1 to Soweto? +

Yes. There are 10 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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