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Distance from Soweto N8 to Universitas

N Soweto N8 → Universitas
Road distance
397.6 km
N1 N8
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
363.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 20 min
Start point
Isigwe Street
End point
Strauss Street
Return: 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
260 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R759.23
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R762.38
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R924.70
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R930.43
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,001.76
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,005.92
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,220.09
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,227.65
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,318.11
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,323.57
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,605.39
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,615.33
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
207° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
27° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2228, 27.8900
End coords Destination point
-29.1211, 26.1850
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Soweto N8 to Universitas is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 397.6 km in roughly 4 hrs 20 min.
Travel modes
Soweto N8 → Universitas
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Car
397.6 km
4 hrs 20 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
397.6 km
~6 hrs 7 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
398 km
↑ 1 hr 32 min faster
Flight time
47 min
With airport
~2 hrs 47 min
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397.6 km 4 hrs 20 min
Start Soweto N8
Finish Universitas
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Start point
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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
    376.5 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  13. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive towards N8: Bloemfontein
    2.2 km
  14. Turn right onto D.F. Malherbe Avenue
    1.7 km
  15. Turn left onto President Paul Kruger Avenue
    0.3 km
  16. Continue make a U-turn onto President Paul Kruger Avenue
    0.0 km
  17. Turn left onto Strauss Street
    0.3 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 11 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
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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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
199.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 10 min • 2 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
28.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
66.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
21.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Universitas
06:49 – 17:33
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 59 min
SunriseDawn break
06:49
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,662.05
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.95
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R79.52
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,749.52
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto N8 Start: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint
199.2 km
Total: 397.6 km
Midpoint 199.2 km
397.6 km 4 hrs 20 min
Destination Universitas End: Strauss Street -29.12111, 26.18500

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 397.6 km
Return-cycle span 795.2 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 199.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -27.77376, 27.22356
End -29.12111, 26.18500
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Universitas
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Universitas
6
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Universitas
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Universitas
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Universitas
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Universitas
5
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Questions 9
How far is Soweto N8 from Universitas? +
Soweto N8 is about 397.6 km from Universitas by road.
How long does it take from Soweto N8 to Universitas? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto N8 to Universitas in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Soweto N8 to Universitas? +
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 N8 to Universitas? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R759.23 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R762.38 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R924.70 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R930.43 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto N8 to Universitas? +
Yes. There are 11 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. 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 N8 To Universitas
Western Bypass
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Bram Fischer Airport
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Route Locations

Start area
Soweto N8, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Universitas
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Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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