Distance from Soweto N1 M52 to Gallery Lane

N Soweto N1 M52 → Gallery Lane

Road distance

1,386.0 km

Provincial mix · N1 / R300 / R553

Soweto N1 M52 to Gallery Lane 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

1,242.6 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

Gallery Lane

Return: 30 hrs 1 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

900 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

92.3 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 R27.16 / litre

R2,710.29

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R2,713.28

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

224° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

44° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.3168, 27.9417

End coords Destination point

-34.0467, 18.5893

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 9 °C Soweto N1 M52 Clear Sky View Forecast → 9 °C Gallery Lane Fog View Forecast →

Travel modes

Soweto N1 M52 → Gallery Lane

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Car

1,386.0 km

15 hrs

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,386.0 km

~21 hrs 19 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 36 km to OR Tambo International
✈ JNB → CPT (2 hrs 32 min)
🚗 8 km from Cape Town International
↑ 10 hrs 9 min faster than driving · Search →

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City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

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

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Soweto N1 M52

Finish Gallery Lane

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Soweto N1 M52 to Gallery Lane via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Soweto N1 M52 to Gallery Lane via R553 and R300

Provincial road routes R553R300
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

48.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain

1.0 km
Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway

15.0 km
Continue straight onto Cape Flats Freeway

6.3 km
Turn left onto Jakes Gerwel Drive

2.4 km
Turn left onto Morgenster Road

0.3 km
Turn right onto Weltevreden Parkway

0.5 km
Turn left onto Gallery Lane

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. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

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

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

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

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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

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Gallery Lane

07:46 – 17:42

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:44

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 56 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

15 hrs 26 min

SunriseDawn break

07:46

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,793.35

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

R6,098.26

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (11)

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: 1,386.0 km

Midpoint 693.3 km

1,386.0 km 15 hrs 0 min

Destination Gallery Lane End: Gallery Lane -34.04665, 18.58934

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Gauteng to Western Cape

One-way road span 1,386.0 km

Return-cycle span 2,771.9 km

Traversal time 15 hrs 0 min

Maneuver count 17

Maneuver density 1.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 693.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.31682, 27.94170

Midpoint -31.12045, 24.38296

End -34.04665, 18.58934

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Questions 9

How far is Soweto N1 M52 from Gallery Lane? +

Soweto N1 M52 is about 1,386.0 km from Gallery Lane by road.

How long does it take from Soweto N1 M52 to Gallery Lane? +

The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 0 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Soweto N1 M52 to Gallery Lane 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 Gallery Lane? +

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 Gallery Lane? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,789.12 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,800.10 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,786.13 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,919.85 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Soweto N1 M52 to Gallery Lane? +

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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