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Distance from Sofia N1 to Roodepoort

N Sofia N1 → Roodepoort
Road distance
1,397.6 km
Highway dominant · N1 / R300
Sofia N1 to Roodepoort is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,397.6 km in roughly 15 hrs 12 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,248.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 12 min
Start point
Sofia Street
Return: 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
912 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 57 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,668.65
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,679.72
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,250.28
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,270.40
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,521.13
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,535.74
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,288.56
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,315.11
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,633.07
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,652.28
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,642.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,677.78
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
48° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
228° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0363, 18.6307
End coords Destination point
-26.1564, 27.8858
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 17 °C Sofia N1 Cloudy View Forecast → 14 °C Roodepoort Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Sofia N1 → Roodepoort
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Car
1,397.6 km
15 hrs 12 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1,397.6 km
~21 hrs 30 min
65 km/h avg
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1,398 km
~2 hrs 47 min
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Nearby places

Places in Roodepoort

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

29 places View all →
⛽
Fuel station 1.6 km

Shell

77 Main Street, 1724, Gauteng
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University 1.7 km

UNISA Florida Campus

28 Pioneer Avenue, Roodepoort, 1710
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📍
Supermarket 1.7 km

Shoprite

Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng
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🏫
School 1.7 km

Laersskool Horison

Heron Street, Roodepoort
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📍
Convenience store 1.8 km

Quickshop

Roodepoort
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School 1.9 km

West Ridge high school

Canary Avenue, Roodepoort, 1850
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⛽
Convenience store 1.9 km

Shell Select

1709, Gauteng
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🏫
School 2.0 km

West Ridge High School

Canary Avenue, Roodepoort, 1850
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🏫
School 2.1 km

St. John the Baptist Catholic School

11 Amelia Street, 1724
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📍
Convenience store 2.2 km

Bonjour

Roodepoort, 1724
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📍
Supermarket 2.3 km

Checkers

Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng
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🏫
School 2.3 km

Constantia Kloof Primary

Liebenberg Street, Roodepoort
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🏫
School 2.4 km

Playschool Academy

Ontdekkers Road
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School 2.4 km

Playschool Academy

Ontdekkers Road
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📍
Convenience store 2.5 km

Quickshop

7 Goldman Street, Roodepoort
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🏦
Bank 2.9 km

African Bank

Goldman Street
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🏦
Bank 2.9 km

Nedbank

16 Goldman Street, Johannesburg
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🏦
Bank 3.0 km

Capitec Bank

21A Goldman Street, Johannesburg, 1709
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📍
Supermarket 3.0 km

Checkers Hyper

Roodepoort, 1734, Gauteng
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🏦
Bank 3.0 km

Standard Bank

Goldman Street
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📍
Supermarket 3.0 km

Shoprite

Florida, 1709, Gauteng
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📍
Convenience store 3.1 km

Bonjour

Roodepoort, 1709
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🏬
Shopping centre 3.1 km

Westgate Shopping centre

120 Ontdekkers Road, Roodepoort, 1725
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Clothing store 3.2 km

Woolworths

Crous Drive Westgate Mall, Roodepoort, 1724
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Clothing store 3.7 km

Pick n Pay Clothing

Struben Valley, 1735, Gauteng
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Clothing store 3.7 km

PEP

14th Avenue, Roodepoort, Gauteng
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Convenience store 4.0 km

Shell Select

1709, Gauteng
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Clothing store 5.7 km

PEP

Mcgarth Street, Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng
View details → Roodepoort
👔
Clothing store 6.4 km

PEP

Mohajana Street, Soweto, 1723, Gauteng
View details → Soweto
Route

Route overview

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Start, destination and route line.

1,397.6 km 15 hrs 12 min
Start Sofia N1
Finish Roodepoort
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions
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Directions from Sofia N1 to Roodepoort via N1
National highway N1
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Directions from Sofia N1 to Roodepoort via R300
Provincial road route R300
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Head on Sofia Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Christine Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Olympics Street
    0.5 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Alpine Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Morgenster Road
    0.8 km
  6. Turn right onto A.Z. Berman Drive
    2.2 km
  7. Continue straight onto Stock Road
    0.1 km
  8. Turn right towards R300: Bellville
    0.4 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Cape Flats Freeway
    2.8 km
  10. Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway
    14.9 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Paarl
    1.5 km
  12. Merge slight right onto N1 Freeway
    436.5 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  15. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork onto Western Bypass
    11.5 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Gordon Road
    0.5 km
  18. Turn left onto Gordon Road
    0.9 km
  19. Turn right onto Ontdekkers Road
    1.8 km
  20. Turn slight left towards Barry Hertzog Drive
    0.1 km
  21. Continue straight onto Barry Hertzog Drive
    0.2 km
  22. Turn right onto Louis Botha Drive
    1.1 km
  23. Continue straight onto Honeyball Avenue
    2.0 km
  24. Turn right
    0.0 km
  25. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R590.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are 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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
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
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
Routes ↩ Roodepoort → Sofia N1 Sofia N1 to Johannesburg Sofia N1 to Pretoria Sofia N1 to Cape Town Sofia N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Roodepoort Pretoria to Roodepoort Cape Town to Roodepoort
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
699.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 36 min • 7 hrs 36 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
100.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
232.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
75.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Roodepoort
06:40 – 17:28
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 48 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,842.00
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R27.95
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R279.52
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,149.47
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sofia N1 Start: Sofia Street -34.03626, 18.63072
Midpoint
699.1 km
Total: 1,397.6 km
Midpoint 699.1 km
1,397.6 km 15 hrs 12 min
Destination Roodepoort -26.15639, 27.88583

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,397.6 km
Return-cycle span 2,795.2 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 12 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 699.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.03626, 18.63072
Midpoint -31.07184, 24.44407
End -26.15639, 27.88583
Destination brief

Travelling to Roodepoort

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature West Rand urban district
Standout Residential-western Gauteng base with local attractions
Roodepoort is most useful as a western Gauteng district destination, where lakes, heritage, suburban stays and west-side city access matter more than conventional sightseeing expectations.
Best for Who this destination suits
West Rand stay Suburban access Practical city routing Short business trip
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The final suburb matters because Roodepoort covers a broad urban area and a stay near Florida Lake is not the same as one closer to the highway or industrial side.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Roodepoort as a western Gauteng base for suburban stays, local attractions and route positioning on the West Rand.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Regional travel information highlights attractions such as Florida Lake and local museums
Roodepoort is best understood as a broad urban district rather than a single compact centre
Its route value comes from west-side Gauteng positioning
Route support

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Questions 9
How far is Sofia N1 from Roodepoort? +
Sofia N1 is about 1,397.6 km from Roodepoort by road.
How long does it take from Sofia N1 to Roodepoort? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sofia N1 to Roodepoort 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 Sofia N1 to Roodepoort? +
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 Sofia N1 to Roodepoort? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,668.65 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,679.72 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,250.28 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,270.40 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sofia N1 to Roodepoort? +
Yes. There are 17 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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Towns along the route

: Bellville
From Sofia N1 To Roodepoort
: Paarl
From Sofia N1 To Roodepoort
Worcester
From Sofia N1 To Roodepoort
: Johannesburg
From Sofia N1 To Roodepoort
Western Bypass
From Sofia N1 To Roodepoort

Route Locations

Start area
Sofia N1, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Roodepoort
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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