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Distance from Shell Select 1685 Gauteng to Soweto

Shell Select 1685 Gauteng to Soweto is a practical regional trip, covering about 47.1 km in roughly 38 min.

N Shell Select 1685 Gauteng → Soweto
Road distance
47.1 km
29.3 mi • 25.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
33.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.39×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
38 min
Return: 1 hr 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
38 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R78.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R79.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R87.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R88.57
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R104.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R104.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R115.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R116.86
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R136.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R137.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R152.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R153.76
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
38 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
53 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

47.1 km 38 min
Start Shell Select 1685 Gauteng
Finish Soweto
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Gallagher Avenue
    0.0 km
  4. Turn slight right onto Richards Road
    0.7 km
  5. Turn right onto Le Roux Avenue
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Old Pretoria Main Road
    0.7 km
  7. Take the ramp straight towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.3 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    2.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Roodepoort
    1.5 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    31.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Soweto
    0.6 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.5 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    2.2 km
  16. Turn slight left onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn left onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.5 km
  18. Turn left onto Sanders Road
    0.7 km
  19. Turn right onto Forbes Road
    0.1 km
  20. Turn left onto Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 4 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 -26.177, 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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
23.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
19 min • 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Shell Select 1685 Gauteng → Soweto
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Shell Select 1685 Gauteng, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Soweto
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Shell Select 1685 Gauteng → Soweto
Shell Select 1685 Gauteng Origin postcode
Not available
Soweto Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Vereeniging
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
6.4 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
6.8 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
17.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Soweto → Shell Select 1685 Gauteng
Shell Select 1685 Gauteng ↔ Soweto
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Shell Select 1685 Gauteng -26.00540, 28.12808
Midpoint
23.6 km
Total: 47.1 km
Midpoint 23.6 km
47.1 km 38 min
Destination Soweto -26.22278, 27.89000

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 47.1 km
Return-cycle span 94.2 km
Traversal time 38 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 44.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 23.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.00540, 28.12808
Midpoint -26.09888, 27.96475
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
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Questions 8
How far is Shell Select 1685 Gauteng from Soweto? +
Shell Select 1685 Gauteng is about 47.1 km from Soweto by road.
How long does it take from Shell Select 1685 Gauteng to Soweto? +
The drive usually takes about 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Shell Select 1685 Gauteng to Soweto in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Shell Select 1685 Gauteng 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 1685 Gauteng to Soweto? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R78.86 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R79.24 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R87.85 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R88.57 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Shell Select 1685 Gauteng to Soweto? +
Yes. There are 8 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

: Johannesburg
From Shell Select 1685 Gauteng To Soweto
: Germiston
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Durban
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Roodepoort
From Shell Select 1685 Gauteng To Soweto
Bloemfontein
From Shell Select 1685 Gauteng To Soweto
Western Bypass
From Shell Select 1685 Gauteng To Soweto
: Soweto
From Shell Select 1685 Gauteng To Soweto
Riverlea
From Shell Select 1685 Gauteng To Soweto
Hekroodt Circle
From Shell Select 1685 Gauteng To Soweto

Route Locations

Start area
Shell Select 1685 Gauteng, Gauteng
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.

Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
About 53.5 km Difference: 6.4 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
About 53.9 km Difference: 6.8 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
About 29.8 km Difference: 17.3 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
About 27.3 km Difference: 19.8 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
About 19.9 km Difference: 27.2 km

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