Distance from Soweto N1 M52 to 6 N2 M52

N Soweto N1 M52 → 6 N2 M52

Road distance

1386 km

Metro routes · M5 / M52 / N1 / N2 / R553

Soweto N1 M52 to 6 N2 M52 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,386.0 km in roughly 15 hrs. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,240.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.12×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

15 hrs

End point

Forest Drive

Return: 30 hrs

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

900 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

92.4 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops

16 hrs 45 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R2,789.10

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R2,800.07

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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

-26.3168, 27.9417

End coords Destination point

-33.9396, 18.5023

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 10 °C Soweto N1 M52 Clear Sky View Forecast → 10 °C 6 N2 M52 Fog View Forecast →

Travel modes

Soweto N1 M52 → 6 N2 M52

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Car

1386 km

15 hrs

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1386 km

~21 hrs 19 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 36 km to OR Tambo International
✈ JNB → CPT (2 hrs 32 min)
🚗 10 km from Cape Town International
↑ 10 hrs 7 min faster than driving · Search →

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Places from Soweto N1 M52 to 6 N2 M52

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Hotel Soon after Soweto N1 M52

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

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

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Hotel Soon after Soweto N1 M52

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…"

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Soweto N1 M52

Finish 6 N2 M52

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Soweto N1 M52 to 6 N2 M52 via N1 and N2

National highway route N1N2
Directions from Soweto N1 M52 to 6 N2 M52 via M5 and M52

Metro arterial routes M5M52
Directions from Soweto N1 M52 to 6 N2 M52 via R553

Provincial road route R553
Start your journey

4.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R553

0.6 km
Turn left onto Golden Highway

0.3 km
Turn right towards N1

0.8 km
Merge slight right

1.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork

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

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

68.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland

0.3 km
Go straight onto Koeberg Road

0.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg

2.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport

0.6 km
Merge slight right onto Settlers Way towards Cape Town International Airport

0.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M52: Pinelands

0.3 km
Turn left onto Raapenberg Road towards Pinelands

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Forest Drive

1.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 8

Known total R425.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

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

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 e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Routes ↩ 6 N2 M52 → Soweto N1 M52 Soweto N1 M52 to Johannesburg Soweto N1 M52 to Pretoria Soweto N1 M52 to Cape Town Soweto N1 M52 to Durban Johannesburg to 6 N2 M52 Pretoria to 6 N2 M52 Cape Town to 6 N2 M52

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

693.3 km

Gauteng to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 30 min • 7 hrs 30 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Gauteng to Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

99.8 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

230.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

74.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.5%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at 6 N2 M52

07:46 – 17:43

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:44

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 56 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

17 hrs 40 min

SunriseDawn break

07:46

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,793.29

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R27.72

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R277.19

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,098.20

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (19)

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 Soweto N1 M52 -26.31682, 27.94170

Midpoint

693.3 km

Total: 1386 km

Midpoint 693.3 km

1386 km 900 min

Destination 6 N2 M52 End: Forest Drive -33.93956, 18.50234

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Gauteng to Western Cape

One-way road span 1386 km

Return-cycle span 2772 km

Traversal time 900 min

Maneuver count 19

Maneuver density 1.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 693.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.31682, 27.94170

Midpoint -31.12027, 24.38322

End -33.93956, 18.50234

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 10

How far is Soweto N1 M52 from 6 N2 M52? +

Soweto N1 M52 is about 1386 km from 6 N2 M52 by road.

How long does it take from Soweto N1 M52 to 6 N2 M52? +

The drive usually takes about 900 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Soweto N1 M52 to 6 N2 M52 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 Soweto N1 M52 to 6 N2 M52? +

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 Soweto N1 M52 to 6 N2 M52? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,789.10 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,800.07 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,786.10 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,919.82 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Soweto N1 M52 to 6 N2 M52? +

Yes. There are 8 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.

What are the postal codes for Soweto N1 M52 and 6 N2 M52? +

Soweto N1 M52: 2001

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Distance from Soweto N1 M52 to 6 N2 M52

Places from Soweto N1 M52 to 6 N2 M52

Mugg & Bean

Checkers

Shell Select

Quickshop

Shell Select

Shell Select

Quickshop

Shell Select

Shell Select

Bootlegger Coffee Company

Pick n Pay Express

KwikSpar

Shell

Shell Select

Shell Select

Pick n Pay Express

KwikSpar

Pinelands High School

Dogz at Home Dog Training Centre

Pick n Pay

Gaia Waldorf School

Back Area Garden Deli

Pinelands Montessori

Tops at Spar

La Gratitude Pre-Primary

Oude Molen Technical High School

Y2K College

Asbestos Removal & Roofing

Sportsman's Warehouse

Outdoor Warehouse

Old Mutual

Shell

Shoprite

MQ's Workshop

Thembani Primary School

Moshesh Primary School

Symonds Autos

Shoprite

OK Minimark Thornton

Pedal Power Association

Urban Harvest Edible Gardens

Quality Office Furniture

Driveshafts Centre Maitland

Starke Ayres Garden Centre

Paediatric-Adolescent Treatment Africa (PATA)

Capago

Performance Brands South Africa

First Ascent Head Office

Canvasland

Sex Workers Education & Advocacy Taskforce

EcoAfrica

Arepp Theatre For Life

Help a Rural Child Charity Trust

Tops at Spar

Modern Auto Midas

Tafelberg Furnishers N1 Northgate

Observatory Improvement District

Groote Schuur Community Improvement District

Research Contracts & Innovation

Rags2Riches

Revolution Records

The Development Action Group

Voom Voom

Hawkes & Findlay Hardware Store

Mnandi Textiles & Design

Voom Voom

Shell Select

Jan Kriel Garage & Panel Shop

FAMSA

Builders Warehouse

Shell Select

Saint Peters Square

Shell Select

Cape of Storms Distilling Company

My Laundry Lounge

The Local Baker

Bootlegger Coffee Company

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