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Distance from Sofia to Mashishing

N Sofia → Mashishing
Road distance
290.0 km
Highway dominant · N12 / R36
Sofia to Mashishing is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 290.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 54 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
241.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 54 min
Start point
Sofia Lane
End point
Pos Street
Return: 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
234 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R553.70
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R556.00
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R674.38
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R678.56
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R730.58
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R733.61
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R889.81
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R895.32
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R961.29
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R965.27
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,170.80
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,178.05
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
58° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
238° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2651, 28.3907
End coords Destination point
-25.0886, 30.4197
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 10 °C Sofia Fair View Forecast → 11 °C Mashishing Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Sofia → Mashishing
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Car
290.0 km
3 hrs 54 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
290.0 km
~4 hrs 27 min
65 km/h avg
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290 km
~34 min
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290.0 km 3 hrs 54 min
Start Sofia
Finish Mashishing
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Directions from Sofia to Mashishing via N12
National highway N12
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Directions from Sofia to Mashishing via R36
Provincial road route R36
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
    15.2 km
  18. Continue left
    49.3 km
  19. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    2.9 km
  20. Continue straight onto Freedom Street
    1.2 km
  21. Turn left onto Pos Street
    0.2 km
  22. 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 N12
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12.
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
145.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 57 min • 1 hr 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
48.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mashishing
06:28 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:28
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,212.12
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.80
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R58.00
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,275.92
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sofia Start: Sofia Lane -26.26506, 28.39069
Midpoint
145.0 km
Total: 290.0 km
Midpoint 145.0 km
290.0 km 3 hrs 54 min
Destination Mashishing End: Pos Street -25.08861, 30.41972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 290.0 km
Return-cycle span 580.0 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 54 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 7.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 145.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.26506, 28.39069
Midpoint -25.82352, 29.64024
End -25.08861, 30.41972
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Questions 9
How far is Sofia from Mashishing? +
Sofia is about 290.0 km from Mashishing by road.
How long does it take from Sofia to Mashishing? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sofia to Mashishing in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Sofia to Mashishing? +
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 Mashishing? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R553.70 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R556.00 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R674.38 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R678.56 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sofia to Mashishing? +
Yes. There are 3 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 Mashishing
Ottawa Lane
From Sofia To Mashishing
: eMalahleni
From Sofia To Mashishing
: Nelspruit
From Sofia To Mashishing
Schoemanskloof
From Sofia To Mashishing

Route Locations

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

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