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Distance from Sofia to Uniondale

Sofia to Uniondale is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,087.6 km in roughly 12 hrs 5 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Sofia → Uniondale
Road distance
1,087.6 km
N12 N17 N9
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
965.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 5 min
Start point
Sofia Lane
Return: 11 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
725 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,820.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,829.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,028.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,044.68
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,402.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,413.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,676.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,697.84
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,160.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,175.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,521.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,549.79
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
210° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
30° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2651, 28.3907
End coords Destination point
-33.6556, 23.1256
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,087.6 km 12 hrs 5 min
Start Sofia
Finish Uniondale
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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 Copenhagen Lane
    0.1 km
  3. Continue straight onto Brasilia Lane
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right
    0.0 km
  5. Turn left onto Platinum Road
    0.8 km
  6. Turn right onto Springs Road
    2.7 km
  7. Turn left onto Denne Road
    0.8 km
  8. Turn right towards N17: Johannesburg
    0.8 km
  9. Merge slight right
    23.2 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12
    0.5 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    22.3 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    603.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  14. Merge slight right
    197.3 km
  15. Turn right onto Caledon Street
    0.2 km
  16. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.1 km
  17. Continue left onto Church Street
    230.8 km
  18. Turn left
    2.7 km
  19. Turn right onto Taylor Street
    0.1 km
  20. Turn left onto Victoria Street
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left
    0.0 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 26
Known total R613.50
Main toll road N17
This route includes 26 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N17. 5 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
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Uniondale → Sofia Sofia to Johannesburg Sofia to Pretoria Sofia to Cape Town Sofia to Durban Johannesburg to Uniondale Pretoria to Uniondale Cape Town to Uniondale
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
544.5 km
Gauteng to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 2 min • 6 hrs 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
78.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
180.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
58.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Uniondale
07:05 – 17:42
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 37 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 9 min
SunriseDawn break
07:05
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,546.34
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R21.75
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R217.53
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,785.62
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sofia Start: Sofia Lane -26.26506, 28.39069
Midpoint
544.5 km
Total: 1,087.6 km
Midpoint 544.5 km
1,087.6 km 12 hrs 5 min
Destination Uniondale -33.65556, 23.12556

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,087.6 km
Return-cycle span 2,175.3 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 5 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 2.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 544.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.26506, 28.39069
Midpoint -30.04319, 25.79063
End -33.65556, 23.12556
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Clothing stores
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Uniondale
1
  • PEP
    41 Voortrekker Street, Uniondale, 6460, Western Cape
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Questions 9
How far is Sofia from Uniondale? +
Sofia is about 1,087.6 km from Uniondale by road.
How long does it take from Sofia to Uniondale? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sofia to Uniondale 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 Uniondale? +
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 Uniondale? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,820.71 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,829.32 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,028.23 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,044.68 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sofia to Uniondale? +
Yes. There are 26 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. 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 Uniondale
Copenhagen Lane
From Sofia To Uniondale
Brasilia Lane
From Sofia To Uniondale
: Johannesburg
From Sofia To Uniondale
ern Bypass
From Sofia To Uniondale
: Port Elizabeth
From Sofia To Uniondale

Route Locations

Start area
Sofia, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Uniondale, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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