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Distance from Soweto R34 to Odendaalsrus

N Soweto R34 → Odendaalsrus
Road distance
249.3 km
N1 R34
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
219.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 52 min
Start point
Isigwe Street
Return: 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
172 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R476.11
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R478.08
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R579.88
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R583.47
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R628.20
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R630.80
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R765.11
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R769.85
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R826.58
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R830.01
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,006.73
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,012.96
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
213° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
33° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2228, 27.8900
End coords Destination point
-27.8742, 26.6853
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Soweto R34 to Odendaalsrus is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 249.3 km in roughly 2 hrs 52 min.
Travel modes
Soweto R34 → Odendaalsrus
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Car
249.3 km
2 hrs 52 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
249.3 km
~3 hrs 50 min
65 km/h avg
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249.3 km 2 hrs 52 min
Start Soweto R34
Finish Odendaalsrus
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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
    173.5 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight right towards R34: Odendaalsrus
    0.7 km
  13. Continue straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    47.2 km
  14. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  15. Turn right onto Athea Road
    10.5 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  17. Continue
    0.3 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Odendaal Street
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Odendaal Street
    0.6 km
  20. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right
    0.0 km
  22. 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
Routes ↩ Odendaalsrus → Soweto R34 Soweto R34 to Johannesburg Soweto R34 to Pretoria Soweto R34 to Cape Town Soweto R34 to Durban Johannesburg to Odendaalsrus Pretoria to Odendaalsrus Cape Town to Odendaalsrus
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
124.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 26 min • 1 hr 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
41.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Odendaalsrus
06:45 – 17:33
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 48 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 9 min
SunriseDawn break
06:45
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,042.26
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.99
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R49.87
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,097.12
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto R34 Start: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint
124.9 km
Total: 249.3 km
Midpoint 124.9 km
249.3 km 2 hrs 52 min
Destination Odendaalsrus -27.87417, 26.68528

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 249.3 km
Return-cycle span 498.7 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 52 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 8.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 124.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -27.17257, 27.50943
End -27.87417, 26.68528
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Odendaalsrus
1
  • Pick n Pay
    46 Wessel Street, Odensdaalsrus, 9480, Free State
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Questions 9
How far is Soweto R34 from Odendaalsrus? +
Soweto R34 is about 249.3 km from Odendaalsrus by road.
How long does it take from Soweto R34 to Odendaalsrus? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto R34 to Odendaalsrus in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Soweto R34 to Odendaalsrus? +
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 R34 to Odendaalsrus? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R476.11 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R478.08 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R579.88 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R583.47 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto R34 to Odendaalsrus? +
Yes. There are 10 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 R34 To Odendaalsrus
Western Bypass
From Soweto R34 To Odendaalsrus
: Odendaalsrus
From Soweto R34 To Odendaalsrus
Welkom
From Soweto R34 To Odendaalsrus

Route Locations

Start area
Soweto R34, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Odendaalsrus
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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