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Distance from Soweto N1 N1 to Somerset

N Soweto N1 N1 → Somerset
Road distance
26.3 km
M12 M5 N1 N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
17.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.50×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
22 min
Start point
Soweto Highway
Return: 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
22 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R50.21
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R50.42
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R61.15
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R61.53
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R66.25
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R66.52
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R80.69
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R81.19
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R87.17
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R87.53
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R106.17
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R106.82
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
352° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
172° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2315, 27.9607
End coords Destination point
-26.0750, 27.9372
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Soweto N1 N1 to Somerset is a short everyday drive, covering about 26.3 km in roughly 22 min.
Travel modes
Soweto N1 N1 → Somerset
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Car
26.3 km
22 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
26.3 km
~24 min
65 km/h avg
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26.3 km 22 min
Start Soweto N1 N1
Finish Somerset
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Soweto Highway
    0.4 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Soweto Highway
    0.5 km
  3. Turn right towards N1
    0.6 km
  4. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    0.7 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    0.3 km
  6. Keep slight left at the fork towards M12: Johannesburg
    0.6 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right onto Rand Show Road
    0.3 km
  8. Turn right towards N1: Pretoria
    0.8 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    15.3 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Northcliff
    0.4 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  12. Turn left onto Beyers Naudé Drive
    4.1 km
  13. Turn right onto Northumberland Avenue
    1.3 km
  14. Turn right onto Apollo Road
    0.3 km
  15. Turn right onto Taurus Road
    0.3 km
  16. Turn left
    0.0 km
  17. Turn right
    0.0 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
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 -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Somerset → Soweto N1 N1 Soweto N1 N1 to Johannesburg Soweto N1 N1 to Pretoria Soweto N1 N1 to Cape Town Soweto N1 N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Somerset Pretoria to Somerset Cape Town to Somerset
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
13.2 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
11 min • 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.9 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
4.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
66.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Somerset
06:38 – 17:29
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 50 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R109.91
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.53
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R5.26
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R115.70
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto N1 N1 Start: Soweto Highway -26.23152, 27.96074
Midpoint
13.2 km
Total: 26.3 km
Midpoint 13.2 km
26.3 km 22 min
Destination Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 26.3 km
Return-cycle span 52.6 km
Traversal time 22 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 68.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 13.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.23152, 27.96074
Midpoint -26.16577, 27.93951
End -26.07500, 27.93722
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Somerset
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Somerset
5
  • Woolworths
    Northumberland Avenue, Johannesburg, 2194
  • PEP
    John Voster Street, Johannesburg, 2156, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg, 2195, Gauteng
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Struben Valley, 1735, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Somerset
2
  • FNB
    Olievenhout Avenue, Johannesburg
  • Capitec Bank
    Pretoria Avenue, Johannesburg, 2125
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Somerset
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Somerset
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Somerset
1
  • Clicks
    Blueberry Street Blueberry Square, Roodepoort, 2040
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Somerset
1
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Questions 8
How far is Soweto N1 N1 from Somerset? +
Soweto N1 N1 is about 26.3 km from Somerset by road.
How long does it take from Soweto N1 N1 to Somerset? +
The drive usually takes about 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto N1 N1 to Somerset in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Soweto N1 N1 to Somerset? +
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 N1 to Somerset? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R50.21 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R50.42 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R61.15 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R61.53 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto N1 N1 to Somerset? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Western Bypass
From Soweto N1 N1 To Somerset
: O.R. Tambo International
From Soweto N1 N1 To Somerset
eMalahleni
From Soweto N1 N1 To Somerset
: Johannesburg
From Soweto N1 N1 To Somerset
: Pretoria
From Soweto N1 N1 To Somerset
Roodepoort
From Soweto N1 N1 To Somerset
: cliff
From Soweto N1 N1 To Somerset
Honeydew
From Soweto N1 N1 To Somerset

Route Locations

Start area
Soweto N1 N1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Somerset, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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