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Distance from Sofia to London

N Sofia → London
Road distance
409.6 km
Provincial mix · N12 / N4 / R36 / R37
Sofia to London is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 409.6 km in roughly 5 hrs 16 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
311.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
43
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 16 min
Start point
Sofia Lane
Return: 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
316 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R782.02
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R785.26
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R952.46
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R958.36
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,031.83
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,036.11
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,256.72
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,264.50
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,357.68
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,363.31
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,653.58
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,663.82
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
59° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
239° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2651, 28.3907
End coords Destination point
-24.8178, 31.0472
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 11 °C Sofia Fair View Forecast → 16 °C London Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Sofia → London
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Car
409.6 km
5 hrs 16 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
409.6 km
~6 hrs 18 min
65 km/h avg
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410 km
~49 min
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409.6 km 5 hrs 16 min
Start Sofia
Finish London
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Directions from Sofia to London via N12 and N4
National highway route N12 N4
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Directions from Sofia to London via R36 and R37
Provincial road routes R36 R37
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Head on Sofia Lane
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Ottawa Lane
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left onto San Salvador Road
    0.2 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right
    0.0 km
  6. Turn left
    0.3 km
  7. Turn right onto Prince George Avenue
    0.9 km
  8. Turn left onto Springs Road
    3.6 km
  9. Turn left
    0.1 km
  10. Continue straight onto 2nd Street
    1.7 km
  11. Turn right onto Welgedacht Road
    6.0 km
  12. Continue straight onto Pansy Road
    5.9 km
  13. Take the ramp right towards N12: eMalahleni
    0.5 km
  14. Merge slight right
    85.1 km
  15. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  17. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  19. Merge slight right
    26.7 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R37
    0.5 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn right onto Sabie Road
    0.7 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  23. Continue
    0.3 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  25. Continue
    0.8 km
  26. Turn left onto Madiba Drive
    15.1 km
  27. Turn left onto Danie Joubert Street
    0.3 km
  28. Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street
    1.1 km
  29. Turn left
    2.3 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  31. Continue
    41.0 km
  32. Turn left
    30.8 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  34. Continue
    0.7 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  36. Continue
    0.4 km
  37. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  38. Continue
    2.3 km
  39. Turn right
    0.9 km
  40. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  41. Keep slight right at the fork
    2.8 km
  42. Turn right
    0.1 km
  43. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 3
Known total R294.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
204.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 38 min • 2 hrs 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
29.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
68.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at London
06:25 – 17:18
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,711.94
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.19
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R81.91
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,802.04
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (44)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sofia Start: Sofia Lane -26.26506, 28.39069
Midpoint
204.8 km
Total: 409.6 km
Midpoint 204.8 km
409.6 km 5 hrs 16 min
Destination London -24.81778, 31.04722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 409.6 km
Return-cycle span 819.1 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 16 min
Maneuver count 43
Maneuver density 10.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 204.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.26506, 28.39069
Midpoint -25.71280, 30.17431
End -24.81778, 31.04722
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Questions 9
How far is Sofia from London? +
Sofia is about 409.6 km from London by road.
How long does it take from Sofia to London? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sofia to London in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Sofia to London? +
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 London? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R782.02 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R785.26 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R952.46 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R958.36 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sofia to London? +
Yes. There are 3 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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

Sofia Lane
From Sofia To London
Ottawa Lane
From Sofia To London
: eMalahleni
From Sofia To London
: Nelspruit
From Sofia To London
Mashishing
From Sofia To London
Schoemanskloof
From Sofia To London

Route Locations

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

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