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Distance from Soweto N1 to Bole M4

Soweto N1 to Bole M4 is a practical regional trip, covering about 87.4 km in roughly 1 hr 10 min.

N Soweto N1 → Bole M4
Road distance
87.4 km
N1 R104
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
56.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.56×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 10 min
Start point
Isigwe Street
End point
Bole Avenue
Return: 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
70 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R146.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R146.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R162.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R164.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R193.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R193.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R215.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R216.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R253.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R255.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R282.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R285.19
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
21° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
201° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2228, 27.8900
End coords Destination point
-25.7511, 28.0912
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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87.4 km 1 hr 10 min
Start Soweto N1
Finish Bole M4
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Forbes Road
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Sanders Road
    0.7 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.5 km
  5. Turn right onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  6. Go straight onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    2.3 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    3.0 km
  9. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    30.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  12. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    34.3 km
  13. Continue straight onto Kgosi Mampuru Street
    0.4 km
  14. Turn left onto Nana Sita Street
    0.7 km
  15. Turn right onto Es'kia Mphahlele Drive
    1.2 km
  16. Turn left onto Vom Hagen Street
    4.0 km
  17. Continue straight onto Magalies Toll Route
    3.5 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R104: Atteridgeville
    0.8 km
  19. Turn left onto Arcridian Street
    0.9 km
  20. Turn left onto Anthesis Street
    0.2 km
  21. Turn left onto Cyme Crescent
    0.4 km
  22. Turn left onto Bole Avenue
    0.2 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R13.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Quaga Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R6.50
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Quaga Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R6.50
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
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 ↩ Bole M4 → Soweto N1 Soweto N1 to Johannesburg Soweto N1 to Pretoria Soweto N1 to Cape Town Soweto N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Bole M4 Pretoria to Bole M4 Cape Town to Bole M4
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
43.8 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
35 min • 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
6.3 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
14.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
4.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
64.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bole M4
06:34 – 17:33
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 15 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R365.26
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.75
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R17.48
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R384.48
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto N1 Start: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint
43.8 km
Total: 87.4 km
Midpoint 43.8 km
87.4 km 1 hr 10 min
Destination Bole M4 End: Bole Avenue -25.75105, 28.09116

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 87.4 km
Return-cycle span 174.8 km
Traversal time 1 hr 10 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 26.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 43.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -26.01837, 28.11420
End -25.75105, 28.09116
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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Bole M4
4
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Bole M4
5
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Bole M4
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bole M4
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Bole M4
2
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Questions 8
How far is Soweto N1 from Bole M4? +
Soweto N1 is about 87.4 km from Bole M4 by road.
How long does it take from Soweto N1 to Bole M4? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto N1 to Bole M4 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Soweto N1 to Bole M4? +
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 to Bole M4? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R146.28 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R146.97 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R162.95 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R164.27 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto N1 to Bole M4? +
Yes. There are 13 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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Towns along the route

Hekroodt Circle
From Soweto N1 To Bole M4
: Pretoria
From Soweto N1 To Bole M4
Western Bypass
From Soweto N1 To Bole M4
Polokwane
From Soweto N1 To Bole M4
: Atteridgeville
From Soweto N1 To Bole M4
Cyme Crescent
From Soweto N1 To Bole M4

Route Locations

Start area
Soweto N1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bole M4, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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