Distance from Soma to Hertzog Boulevard

N Soma → Hertzog Boulevard

Road distance

1,385.2 km

Metro routes · M60 / N1

Soma to Hertzog Boulevard is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,385.2 km in roughly 15 hrs 9 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,241.3 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.12×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

15 hrs 9 min

Start point

Soma Street

End point

Hertzog Boulevard

Return: 30 hrs 18 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

909 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

91.4 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops

16 hrs 54 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R2,708.82

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R2,711.81

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

225° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

45° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.2713, 27.8436

End coords Destination point

-33.9222, 18.4314

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 3 °C Soma Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 8 °C Hertzog Boulevard Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Soma → Hertzog Boulevard

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Car

1,385.2 km

15 hrs 9 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,385.2 km

~21 hrs 18 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 38 km to Lanseria International
✈ HLA → CPT (2 hrs 31 min)
🚗 17 km from Cape Town International
↑ 10 hrs 7 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Soon after Soma

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 355 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 355 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Soon after Soma

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 355 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 355 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Hertzog Boulevard

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001 1,243 km from start

"Victoria & Alfred Hotel is one of those Cape Town hotels where the location does…"

B 1,243 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Hertzog Boulevard

City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

47 Alfred Street, Cape Town City Centre, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000 1,243 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront is a well-located Cape Town option for traveller…"

B 1,243 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Soma

Finish Hertzog Boulevard

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Soma to Hertzog Boulevard via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Soma to Hertzog Boulevard via M60

Metro arterial route M60
Head on Soma Street

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Sekhukhune Street

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Tshithuthune Street

1.3 km
Continue straight onto Tsianda Street

0.5 km
Turn right onto Chris Hani Road

1.3 km
Turn left onto Abu Baker Asvat Drive

2.7 km
Turn left onto Nirvana Drive East

7.0 km
Turn right onto Golden Highway

8.1 km
Turn left

1.1 km
Turn right towards N1

0.7 km
Merge slight right

900.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

73.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M60: Cape Town

0.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M60: Zonnebloem

0.1 km
Turn slight left onto Christiaan Barnard Street

0.3 km
Turn right onto Hertzog Boulevard

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 14

Known total R590.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed toll booth near -26.327, 27.866

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

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

Routes ↩ Hertzog Boulevard → Soma Soma to Johannesburg Soma to Pretoria Soma to Cape Town Soma to Durban Johannesburg to Hertzog Boulevard Pretoria to Hertzog Boulevard Cape Town to Hertzog Boulevard

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

692.9 km

Gauteng to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 34 min • 7 hrs 34 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Gauteng to Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

99.7 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

230.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

74.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.6%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Hertzog Boulevard

07:44 – 17:44

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:44

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 59 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

17 hrs 34 min

SunriseDawn break

07:44

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,790.20

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R27.70

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R277.04

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,094.95

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (10)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Soma Start: Soma Street -26.27130, 27.84359

Midpoint

692.9 km

Total: 1,385.2 km

Midpoint 692.9 km

1,385.2 km 15 hrs 9 min

Destination Hertzog Boulevard End: Hertzog Boulevard -33.92223, 18.43141

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Gauteng to Western Cape

One-way road span 1,385.2 km

Return-cycle span 2,770.4 km

Traversal time 15 hrs 9 min

Maneuver count 19

Maneuver density 1.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 692.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.27130, 27.84359

Midpoint -31.12137, 24.38160

End -33.92223, 18.43141

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Soma from Hertzog Boulevard? +

Soma is about 1,385.2 km from Hertzog Boulevard by road.

How long does it take from Soma to Hertzog Boulevard? +

The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Soma to Hertzog Boulevard 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 Soma to Hertzog Boulevard? +

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 Soma to Hertzog Boulevard? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,787.61 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,798.58 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,784.62 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,918.26 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Soma to Hertzog Boulevard? +

Yes. There are 14 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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