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Distance from Soweto N1 to Pretoria M3

Soweto N1 to Pretoria M3 is a practical regional trip, covering about 76.9 km in roughly 59 min.

N Soweto N1 → Pretoria M3
Road distance
76.9 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
60.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
59 min
Start point
Isigwe Street
End point
Church Square
Return: 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
59 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R128.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R129.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R143.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R144.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R169.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R170.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R189.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R190.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R223.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R224.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R249.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R251.08
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
29° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
209° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2228, 27.8900
End coords Destination point
-25.7459, 28.1879
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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76.9 km 59 min
Start Soweto N1
Finish Pretoria M3
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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
    0.9 km
  14. Turn right onto W.F. Nkomo Street
    0.5 km
  15. Continue straight onto Church Street
    0.2 km
  16. Turn right onto Paul Kruger Street
    0.1 km
  17. Turn sharp left onto Church Square
    0.2 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 11 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.
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
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 ↩ Pretoria M3 → Soweto N1 Soweto N1 to Johannesburg Soweto N1 to Pretoria Soweto N1 to Cape Town Soweto N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Pretoria M3 Pretoria to Pretoria M3 Cape Town to Pretoria M3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
38.5 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
29 min • 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
5.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
12.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
4.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pretoria M3
06:30 – 17:37
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 4 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R321.56
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.54
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R15.39
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R338.49
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto N1 Start: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint
38.5 km
Total: 76.9 km
Midpoint 38.5 km
76.9 km 59 min
Destination Pretoria M3 End: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 76.9 km
Return-cycle span 153.9 km
Traversal time 59 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 23.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 38.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -26.04155, 28.08148
End -25.74593, 28.18791
Destination services

Available in Pretoria M3

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria M3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria M3
6
  • PEP
    14 Bureau Avenue, Pretoria, 0002, Gauteng
  • Mr Price
    Thabo Sehume Street, Pretoria, 0002
  • PEP
    Pretoria, 0002, Gauteng
  • Mr Price
    Helen Joseph Street, Pretoria
  • Truworths
    Pretoria
  • PEP
    275 Church Street, Pretoria, 0002, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria M3
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Pretoria M3
5
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Pretoria M3
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria M3
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 3 nearby matches around Pretoria M3
3
  • Clicks
    Pretorius Street, Pretoria
  • Clicks
    Bosman Street
  • Dis-Chem
    Shop B03 Kirkness Street, Pretoria, 0002
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria M3
6
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Questions 8
How far is Soweto N1 from Pretoria M3? +
Soweto N1 is about 76.9 km from Pretoria M3 by road.
How long does it take from Soweto N1 to Pretoria M3? +
The drive usually takes about 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto N1 to Pretoria M3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Soweto N1 to Pretoria M3? +
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 Pretoria M3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R128.78 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R129.39 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R143.46 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R144.62 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto N1 to Pretoria M3? +
Yes. There are 11 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 Pretoria M3
: Pretoria
From Soweto N1 To Pretoria M3
Western Bypass
From Soweto N1 To Pretoria M3
Polokwane
From Soweto N1 To Pretoria M3
Church Square
From Soweto N1 To Pretoria M3

Route Locations

Start area
Soweto N1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pretoria M3, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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