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Distance from Soweto N1 to S1518

N Soweto N1 → S1518
Road distance
379.2 km
Highway dominant · N1
Soweto N1 to S1518 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 379.2 km in roughly 4 hrs 45 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
333.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 45 min
Start point
Isigwe Street
Return: 9 hrs 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
285 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R741.47
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R742.29
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R738.47
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R764.40
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R978.33
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R979.41
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R974.37
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,008.59
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,287.27
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,288.70
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,282.06
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,327.09
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
198° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
18° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2228, 27.8900
End coords Destination point
-29.0698, 26.8246
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 8 °C Soweto N1 Clear Sky View Forecast → 7 °C S1518 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Soweto N1 → S1518
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Car
379.2 km
4 hrs 45 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
379.2 km
~5 hrs 50 min
65 km/h avg
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379.2 km 286 min
Start Soweto N1
Finish S1518
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Soweto N1 to S1518 via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Head on Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Forbes Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Sanders Road
    0.7 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.5 km
  6. Turn right onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  7. Go straight onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    2.3 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Soweto Highway
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Soweto Highway
    3.7 km
  10. Turn right towards N1
    0.6 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    7.2 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    311.9 km
  13. Turn left towards Verkeerdevlei
    8.5 km
  14. Turn right
    25.0 km
  15. Turn left
    4.8 km
  16. Turn left
    6.8 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.6 km
  18. Turn left
    1.6 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 10 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.
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
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
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
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Halfway point
190.0 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 22 min • 2 hrs 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
27.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
63.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
20.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at S1518
06:58 – 17:22
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:10
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 23 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 4 min
SunriseDawn break
06:58
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,584.92
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.58
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R75.83
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,668.34
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto N1 Start: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint
190.0 km
Total: 379.2 km
Midpoint 190.0 km
379.2 km 286 min
Destination S1518 -29.06981, 26.82462

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Free State
One-way road span 379.2 km
Return-cycle span 758.4 km
Traversal time 286 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 190.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -27.69280, 27.23843
End -29.06981, 26.82462
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Questions 9
How far is Soweto N1 from S1518? +
Soweto N1 is about 379.2 km from S1518 by road.
How long does it take from Soweto N1 to S1518? +
The drive usually takes about 286 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto N1 to S1518 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Soweto N1 to S1518? +
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 S1518? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R741.47 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R742.29 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R738.47 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R764.40 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto N1 to S1518? +
Yes. There are 10 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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