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Distance from Soweto N1 to Foreshore

Soweto N1 to Foreshore is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,395.0 km in roughly 15 hrs 10 min.

N Soweto N1 → Foreshore
Road distance
1,395.0 km
M60 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,247.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 10 min
Start point
Isigwe Street
End point
Old Marine Drive
Return: 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
910 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,335.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,346.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,601.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,622.43
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,081.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,095.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,432.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,460.15
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,054.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,073.31
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,516.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,552.83
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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
-26.2228, 27.8900
End coords Destination point
-33.9230, 18.4382
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,395.0 km 15 hrs 10 min
Start Soweto N1
Finish Foreshore
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  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 2nd exit onto Soweto Highway
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Soweto Highway
    3.7 km
  9. Turn right towards N1
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    7.2 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  14. Continue straight
    73.3 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M60: Cape Town
    0.5 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork towards M60: Zonnebloem
    0.1 km
  17. Turn slight left onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    0.3 km
  18. Turn left onto Old Marine Drive
    0.3 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Marine Drive
    0.5 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R590.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 15 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.
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Foreshore → Soweto N1 Soweto N1 to Johannesburg Soweto N1 to Pretoria Soweto N1 to Cape Town Soweto N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Foreshore Pretoria to Foreshore Cape Town to Foreshore
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
697.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 35 min • 7 hrs 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
100.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
232.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
75.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Foreshore
07:22 – 18:03
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 30 min
SunriseDawn break
07:22
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,830.98
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R27.90
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R278.99
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,137.87
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
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
697.8 km
Total: 1,395.0 km
Midpoint 697.8 km
1,395.0 km 15 hrs 10 min
Destination Foreshore End: Old Marine Drive -33.92295, 18.43824

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,395.0 km
Return-cycle span 2,789.9 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 10 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 1.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 697.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -31.09473, 24.41283
End -33.92295, 18.43824
Destination services

Available in Foreshore

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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 Foreshore
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Foreshore
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Foreshore
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Foreshore
6
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    400 Albert Road, 7925, Western Cape
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    7405, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Foreshore
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Foreshore
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Foreshore
6
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Questions 9
How far is Soweto N1 from Foreshore? +
Soweto N1 is about 1,395.0 km from Foreshore by road.
How long does it take from Soweto N1 to Foreshore? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto N1 to Foreshore 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 to Foreshore? +
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 Foreshore? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,335.18 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,346.23 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,601.34 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,622.43 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto N1 to Foreshore? +
Yes. There are 15 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. 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 Foreshore
Western Bypass
From Soweto N1 To Foreshore
: Cape Town
From Soweto N1 To Foreshore
: Zonnebloem
From Soweto N1 To Foreshore

Route Locations

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

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