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Distance from Sofia to M 2

Sofia to M 2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 504.8 km in roughly 5 hrs 59 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Sofia → M 2
Road distance
504.8 km
N1 R21
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
425.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 59 min
Start point
Sofia Lane
Return: 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
359 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R845.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R849.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R941.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R949.00
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,114.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,120.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,242.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,252.15
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,467.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,474.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,634.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,647.56
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
33° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
213° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2651, 28.3907
End coords Destination point
-23.0379, 30.6494
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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504.8 km 5 hrs 59 min
Start Sofia
Finish M 2
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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 left onto Prince George Avenue
    5.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    0.5 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Main Reef Road
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Main Reef Road
    5.2 km
  11. Continue straight onto Ampthill Avenue
    1.3 km
  12. Turn right onto Bunyan Street
    1.8 km
  13. Continue straight onto Great North Road
    5.1 km
  14. Turn right onto High Road
    8.9 km
  15. Take the ramp sharp right towards R21: Pretoria
    0.8 km
  16. Merge slight right onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway towards Tembisa
    25.6 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Polokwane
    0.3 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Polokwane
    1.5 km
  19. Merge slight right
    153.1 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork
    198.7 km
  21. Turn right
    89.2 km
  22. Turn right
    3.5 km
  23. Turn left
    1.7 km
  24. Turn right
    0.1 km
  25. Turn left
    0.1 km
  26. Turn right
    0.1 km
  27. Turn left
    0.2 km
  28. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  29. Turn left
    0.0 km
  30. Turn left
    0.2 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 33
Known total R1,070.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 33 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 7 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.922, 28.262
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.953, 28.257
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.997, 28.250
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.043, 28.275
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.852, 28.251
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ M 2 → Sofia Sofia to Johannesburg Sofia to Pretoria Sofia to Cape Town Sofia to Durban Johannesburg to M 2 Pretoria to M 2 Cape Town to M 2
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
252.8 km
Gauteng to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 59 min • 2 hrs 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
36.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
84.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
27.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at M 2
06:19 – 17:27
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 8 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:19
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,110.09
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.10
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R100.96
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,221.15
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sofia Start: Sofia Lane -26.26506, 28.39069
Midpoint
252.8 km
Total: 504.8 km
Midpoint 252.8 km
504.8 km 5 hrs 59 min
Destination M 2 -23.03795, 30.64938

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Limpopo
One-way road span 504.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,009.6 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 59 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 6.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 252.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.26506, 28.39069
Midpoint -24.31680, 28.95581
End -23.03795, 30.64938
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Questions 9
How far is Sofia from M 2? +
Sofia is about 504.8 km from M 2 by road.
How long does it take from Sofia to M 2? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sofia to M 2 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Sofia to M 2? +
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 M 2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R845.05 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R849.04 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R941.36 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R949.00 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sofia to M 2? +
Yes. There are 33 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. 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 M 2
Ottawa Lane
From Sofia To M 2
: Pretoria
From Sofia To M 2
Tembisa
From Sofia To M 2
Birchleigh
From Sofia To M 2
Bronkhorstspruit|Pretoria|Pretoria|Pretoria|Pretoria
From Sofia To M 2
: Polokwane
From Sofia To M 2
Johannesburg
From Sofia To M 2
Krugersdorp
From Sofia To M 2

Route Locations

Start area
Sofia, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
M 2, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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