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Distance from Somerset to Sofia

Somerset to Sofia is a practical regional trip, covering about 72.0 km in roughly 54 min.

N Somerset → Sofia
Road distance
72 km
M45 N1 N12 N17
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
49.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.44×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
54 min
End point
Sofia Lane
Return: 1 hr 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
54 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R137.49
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R138.06
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R167.46
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R168.50
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R181.42
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R182.17
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R220.96
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R222.32
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R238.70
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R239.69
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R290.73
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R292.53
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
115° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
295° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0750, 27.9372
End coords Destination point
-26.2651, 28.3907
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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72 km 55 min
Start Somerset
Finish Sofia
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Taurus Road
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Apollo Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Northumberland Avenue
    1.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Beyers Naudé Drive
    4.3 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    1.2 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    15.3 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    0.3 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    2.3 km
  11. Merge slight left onto Southern Bypass
    16.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.8 km
  13. Merge slight right
    26.0 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M45
    0.6 km
  15. Turn left onto Ergo Road
    0.7 km
  16. Turn right onto Springs Road
    0.9 km
  17. Turn left onto Platinum Road
    0.8 km
  18. Turn right
    0.0 km
  19. Turn left onto Brasilia Lane
    0.2 km
  20. Continue straight onto Copenhagen Lane
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left onto Sofia Lane
    0.0 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 20
Known total R187.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 20 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
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
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
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Sofia → Somerset Somerset to Johannesburg Somerset to Pretoria Somerset to Cape Town Somerset to Durban Johannesburg to Sofia Pretoria to Sofia Cape Town to Sofia
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
36.0 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
27 min • 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
5.2 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
12.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sofia
06:34 – 17:30
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 11 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R300.99
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.44
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R14.40
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R316.83
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint
36.0 km
Total: 72 km
Midpoint 36.0 km
72 km 55 min
Destination Sofia End: Sofia Lane -26.26506, 28.39069

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 72 km
Return-cycle span 144 km
Traversal time 55 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 30.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 36.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint -26.26622, 28.07396
End -26.26506, 28.39069
Destination services

Available in Sofia

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 5 nearby matches around Sofia
5
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Sofia
1
  • PEP
    Springs, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Sofia
1
  • FNB
    629 Voortrekker Road, Brakpan
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Sofia
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Sofia
6
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Questions 8
How far is Somerset from Sofia? +
Somerset is about 72 km from Sofia by road.
How long does it take from Somerset to Sofia? +
The drive usually takes about 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Somerset to Sofia in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Somerset to Sofia? +
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 Somerset to Sofia? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R137.49 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R138.06 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R167.46 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R168.50 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Somerset to Sofia? +
Yes. There are 20 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

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

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