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Distance from Sofia to Aksaray

N Sofia → Aksaray
Road distance
2,318.2 km
Sofia to Aksaray is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 2,318.2 km in roughly 37 hrs 42 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
7,216.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
0.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
145
Info Travel board
Travel time
37 hrs 42 min
Return: 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2262 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
61.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 18 planned rest stops
42 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,426.39
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,444.75
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,391.11
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,424.50
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R5,840.37
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R5,864.60
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R7,113.28
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R7,157.32
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R7,684.70
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R7,716.58
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R9,359.57
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R9,417.53
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
5° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
185° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2651, 28.3907
End coords Destination point
38.4326, 33.8977
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 15 °C Sofia Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 17 °C Aksaray Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Sofia → Aksaray
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Car
2,318.2 km
37 hrs 42 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
2,318.2 km
~35 hrs 39 min
65 km/h avg
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2,318 km
~4 hrs 38 min
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2,318.2 km 37 hrs 42 min
Start Sofia
Finish Aksaray
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  1. Head on درب المباركية
    36.9 km
  2. Turn left onto خط الهدباء
    15.6 km
  3. Turn right
    59.5 km
  4. Turn left onto دباية العاذرية
    3.0 km
  5. Turn left
    11.6 km
  6. Turn left
    4.3 km
  7. Turn right onto طريق خالد بن عبدالعزيز
    25.2 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto طريق خالد بن عبدالعزيز
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto طريق خالد بن عبدالعزيز
    1.0 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  11. Continue
    0.8 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  13. Continue
    0.3 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    2.6 km
  15. Continue straight onto طريق الشيخ صباح السالم الصباح
    104.3 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight right towards 6
    0.9 km
  17. Merge slight left onto طريق جاسم محمد الخرافي
    5.5 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight right towards 80
    0.7 km
  19. Merge slight left onto الجهراء السريع
    1.0 km
  20. Continue straight onto طريق الشيخ جابر الاحمد الجابر الصباح
    36.8 km
  21. Continue straight onto طريق الشيخ جابر الاحمد الصباح
    19.1 km
  22. Continue straight onto طريق الشيخ جابر الاحمد الصباح
    25.3 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.0 km
  24. Turn right onto شارع عبدالرحمن الصفران
    4.2 km
  25. Turn left
    2.0 km
  26. Turn right
    1.4 km
  27. Turn left
    3.2 km
  28. At the end of the road, turn right onto طريق المرور السريع رقم 1
    1.3 km
  29. Continue make a U-turn onto طريق المرور السريع رقم 1
    234.9 km
  30. Take the exit ramp slight right towards 8: الى الناصرية
    0.4 km
  31. Take the exit ramp straight towards 8: الى الناصرية
    0.0 km
  32. Turn slight left towards 1: الى الطريق السريع الدولي
    0.6 km
  33. Merge slight left onto طريق المرور السريع رقم 1 towards الى بغداد
    288.1 km
  34. Keep slight left at the fork onto طريق المرور السريع رقم 1
    154.7 km
  35. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.8 km
  36. Merge slight left
    260.2 km
  37. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  38. Continue
    4.2 km
  39. Turn right
    0.1 km
  40. Turn right
    1.1 km
  41. Continue straight
    6.6 km
  42. Turn right onto حلب - الرمادي
    0.1 km
  43. Continue left onto حلب - الرمادي
    3.0 km
  44. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  45. Continue
    1.0 km
  46. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.0 km
  47. Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    72.3 km
  48. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.0 km
  49. Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    6.0 km
  50. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.1 km
  51. Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    2.3 km
  52. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.0 km
  53. Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    1.3 km
  54. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.0 km
  55. Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    39.8 km
  56. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.1 km
  57. Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    4.4 km
  58. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.0 km
  59. Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.3 km
  60. Turn left
    0.1 km
  61. Turn right
    0.2 km
  62. Turn right
    0.1 km
  63. Turn left onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.1 km
  64. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.1 km
  65. Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    2.3 km
  66. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.1 km
  67. Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    4.9 km
  68. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Deir EzZor - Ar Raqqa
    0.1 km
  69. Continue onto Deir EzZor - Ar Raqqa
    6.5 km
  70. Continue straight onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    26.7 km
  71. Continue straight onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    68.9 km
  72. Continue straight onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    21.4 km
  73. Continue left onto طريق حلب - الرمادي
    0.9 km
  74. Continue straight onto طريق حلب الرقة
    179.6 km
  75. Continue straight onto طريق حلب الرمادي
    4.5 km
  76. Continue straight
    2.4 km
  77. Continue straight
    15.8 km
  78. Continue straight
    4.0 km
  79. Merge slight left onto حلب - طريق إدلب
    12.7 km
  80. Turn slight right onto طريق باب الهوى
    0.1 km
  81. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto طريق باب الهوى
    0.0 km
  82. Continue onto طريق باب الهوى
    16.3 km
  83. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  84. Continue
    3.5 km
  85. Take the exit ramp slight right
    4.6 km
  86. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  87. Continue
    1.3 km
  88. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Bab Hawa-Aleppo
    0.0 km
  89. Continue onto Bab Hawa-Aleppo
    0.7 km
  90. Continue straight
    5.8 km
  91. Keep slight right at the fork onto Kırıkhan-Reyhanlı Yolu
    8.3 km
  92. Continue straight onto Kırıkhan-Reyhanlı yolu
    31.8 km
  93. Continue onto Alpaslan Türkeş Bulvarı
    1.5 km
  94. Turn left onto Çevre Yolu Caddesi
    1.6 km
  95. Take the exit ramp straight onto Çevre Yolu Caddesi
    9.0 km
  96. Turn right onto E5 Karayolu Caddesi
    15.6 km
  97. Continue straight onto Maraşal Çakmak Caddesi
    1.7 km
  98. Continue slight right onto Antakya-İskenderun Yolu
    4.0 km
  99. Take the exit ramp slight right onto Belen 1 Kavşağı
    0.2 km
  100. Keep slight right at the fork onto Belen 1 Kavşağı
    0.1 km
  101. Continue straight onto Belen Kavşağı
    1.3 km
  102. Continue straight onto Ceyhan-İskenderun Otoyolu
    76.7 km
  103. Merge slight left onto Adana-Şanlıurfa Otoyolu
    58.9 km
  104. Continue straight onto Fehmi Özeltürkay Tüneli
    0.3 km
  105. Continue straight onto Adana-Erdemli Otoyolu
    17.9 km
  106. Go straight onto Adana-Erdemli Otoyolu
    0.5 km
  107. Merge slight left onto Adana-Erdemli Otoyolu
    12.4 km
  108. Take the exit ramp slight right onto Tarsus Doğu Kavşağı towards O-21
    2.2 km
  109. Continue straight onto Ankara-Tarsus Otoyolu
    65.2 km
  110. Continue straight onto Ankara-Tarsus Otoyolu
    1.9 km
  111. Continue straight onto Çakıt-1 Viyadüğü
    0.9 km
  112. Continue straight onto Pozantı - Niğde Otoyolu
    2.6 km
  113. Continue straight onto Ankara-Tarsus Otoyolu
    3.8 km
  114. Continue straight onto Kırkgeçit-6 Tüneli
    0.9 km
  115. Continue straight onto Kırkgeçit-14 Viyadüğü
    0.1 km
  116. Continue straight onto Ankara-Tarsus Otoyolu
    2.3 km
  117. Continue straight onto Kırkgeçit-10 Viyadüğü
    0.1 km
  118. Continue straight onto Kırkgeçit-5 Tüneli
    0.6 km
  119. Continue straight onto Kırkgeçit-9 Viyadüğü
    0.2 km
  120. Continue straight onto Ankara-Tarsus Otoyolu
    2.8 km
  121. Continue straight onto Kırkgeçit-2 Tüneli
    0.6 km
  122. Continue straight onto Kırkgeçit-2 Viyadüğü
    0.3 km
  123. Continue straight onto Ankara-Tarsus Otoyolu
    14.2 km
  124. Take the exit ramp slight right onto Eminlik Kavşağı
    1.9 km
  125. Continue straight onto Ulukışla Otoyol Bağlantı Yolu
    27.7 km
  126. Take the exit ramp slight right onto Ereğli Köprülü Kavşağı
    1.4 km
  127. Merge slight left onto Ankara-Adana yolu
    21.5 km
  128. Continue straight onto Ankara - Adana Yolu
    0.5 km
  129. Keep slight left at the fork onto Ankara - Adana Yolu
    0.4 km
  130. Keep slight left at the fork onto Ankara - Adana Yolu
    26.4 km
  131. Keep slight right at the fork onto Ankara - Adana Yolu
    37.1 km
  132. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Ankara - Adana Yolu
    0.0 km
  133. Continue onto Ankara - Adana Yolu
    4.3 km
  134. Turn left
    1.4 km
  135. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Tacin Caddesi
    0.0 km
  136. Continue onto Tacin Caddesi
    0.7 km
  137. Turn left onto 101. Cadde
    0.9 km
  138. Continue straight onto 95. Cadde
    1.0 km
  139. Take the ramp right
    0.0 km
  140. Merge slight right
    10.5 km
  141. Continue straight onto Adana - Ankara Yolu
    2.6 km
  142. Take the exit ramp left towards Aksaray
    0.1 km
  143. Merge slight right onto Ankara - Adana Yolu
    2.9 km
  144. Turn right
    3.1 km
  145. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
1,159.1 km
Gauteng to Aksaray
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
18 hrs 51 min • 18 hrs 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Aksaray
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
166.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
385.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
125.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
311.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aksaray
04:30 – 18:50
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
14 hrs 20 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 43 min
SunriseDawn break
04:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R9,689.91
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R46.36
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R463.63
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R10,199.91
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (157)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
21
Lane merges Yield required
10
Complex forks Path selection
7
Highway exits Deceleration zones
34
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sofia -26.26506, 28.39069
Midpoint
1,159.1 km
Total: 2,318.2 km
Midpoint 1,159.1 km
2,318.2 km 37 hrs 42 min
Destination Aksaray 38.43263, 33.89770

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Aksaray
One-way road span 2,318.2 km
Return-cycle span 4,636.3 km
Traversal time 37 hrs 42 min
Maneuver count 145
Maneuver density 6.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 1,159.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.26506, 28.39069
Midpoint 34.11187, 42.28243
End 38.43263, 33.89770
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Questions 9
How far is Sofia from Aksaray? +
Sofia is about 2,318.2 km from Aksaray by road.
How long does it take from Sofia to Aksaray? +
The drive usually takes about 37 hrs 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sofia to Aksaray 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 to Aksaray? +
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 to Aksaray? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R4,426.39 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R4,444.75 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R5,391.11 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R5,424.50 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sofia to Aksaray? +
No tollgates are 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. 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

Abdali
From Sofia To Aksaray
طريق المرور السريع رقم 1
From Sofia To Aksaray
8: الى الناصرية
From Sofia To Aksaray
Deir EzZor - Ar Raqqa
From Sofia To Aksaray
Bab Hawa-Aleppo
From Sofia To Aksaray
Kırıkhan-Reyhanlı Yolu
From Sofia To Aksaray
Alpaslan Türkeş Bulvarı
From Sofia To Aksaray
Çevre Yolu Caddesi
From Sofia To Aksaray
E5 Karayolu Caddesi
From Sofia To Aksaray
Maraşal Çakmak Caddesi
From Sofia To Aksaray

Route Locations

Start area
Sofia, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Aksaray, Aksaray
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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