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Distance from Soweto N12 to Waterpan

Soweto N12 to Waterpan is a short everyday drive, covering about 20.3 km in roughly 18 min.

N Soweto N12 → Waterpan
Road distance
20.3 km
N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
17.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 min
Return: 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
18 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
64.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R38.69
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R38.85
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R47.12
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R47.41
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R51.05
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R51.26
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R62.17
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R62.56
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R67.17
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R67.45
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R81.81
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R82.32
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
250° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
70° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2960, 27.8440
End coords Destination point
-26.3483, 27.6810
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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20.3 km 18 min
Start Soweto N12
Finish Waterpan
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.7 km
  2. Turn left onto Abu Baker Asvat Drive
    0.4 km
  3. Take the ramp right towards N12
    0.6 km
  4. Merge slight right
    1.7 km
  5. Continue straight
    15.5 km
  6. Turn left onto Da Gama Street
    0.2 km
  7. Turn left onto Road A
    0.1 km
  8. Turn right onto Uraan Avenue
    0.8 km
  9. Turn right
    0.1 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N12
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
10.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 min • 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
3.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Waterpan
06:37 – 17:33
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R84.70
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.41
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R4.05
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R89.15
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto N12 -26.29601, 27.84401
Midpoint
10.1 km
Total: 20.3 km
Midpoint 10.1 km
20.3 km 18 min
Destination Waterpan -26.34829, 27.68104

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 20.3 km
Return-cycle span 40.5 km
Traversal time 18 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 49.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 10.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.29601, 27.84401
Midpoint -26.31375, 27.76275
End -26.34829, 27.68104
Destination services

Available in Waterpan

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Waterpan
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Waterpan
2
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Questions 8
How far is Soweto N12 from Waterpan? +
Soweto N12 is about 20.3 km from Waterpan by road.
How long does it take from Soweto N12 to Waterpan? +
The drive usually takes about 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto N12 to Waterpan in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Soweto N12 to Waterpan? +
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 N12 to Waterpan? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R38.69 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R38.85 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R47.12 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R47.41 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto N12 to Waterpan? +
No tollgates are 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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Route Locations

Start area
Soweto N12, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Waterpan
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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