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Distance from Soweto to 1049

Soweto to 1049 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 150.9 km in roughly 1 hr 53 min.

N Soweto → 1049
Road distance
150.9 km
R544
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
140.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 53 min
Start point
Isigwe Street
Return: 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
113 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R252.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R253.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R281.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R283.67
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R333.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R334.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R371.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R374.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R438.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R440.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R488.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R492.48
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
76° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
256° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2228, 27.8900
End coords Destination point
-25.9081, 29.2510
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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150.9 km 1 hr 53 min
Start Soweto
Finish 1049
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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 1st exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    5.5 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Nasrec Road
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Nasrec Road
    1.7 km
  11. Turn right onto Main Reef Road
    5.0 km
  12. Continue straight onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    12.9 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    118.3 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R544: eMalahleni
    0.5 km
  15. Turn right onto Watermeyer Street
    0.9 km
  16. Turn right onto Steve Bantu Biko Street
    0.8 km
  17. Turn right onto Hans Strydom Avenue
    0.8 km
  18. Turn right
    0.0 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R0.00
Main toll road R544
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is R544. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ 1049 → Soweto Soweto to Johannesburg Soweto to Pretoria Soweto to Cape Town Soweto to Durban Johannesburg to 1049 Pretoria to 1049 Cape Town to 1049
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
75.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
56 min • 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
10.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
25.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
93%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 1049
06:29 – 17:28
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 37 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R630.73
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.02
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R30.18
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R663.93
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto Start: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint
75.4 km
Total: 150.9 km
Midpoint 75.4 km
150.9 km 1 hr 53 min
Destination 1049 -25.90809, 29.25099

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 150.9 km
Return-cycle span 301.8 km
Traversal time 1 hr 53 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 12.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 75.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -26.12616, 28.57843
End -25.90809, 29.25099
Destination services

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Service groups 5
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around 1049
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around 1049
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around 1049
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 1049
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around 1049
1
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Questions 8
How far is Soweto from 1049? +
Soweto is about 150.9 km from 1049 by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to 1049? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to 1049 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Soweto to 1049? +
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 to 1049? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R252.59 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R253.79 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R281.38 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R283.67 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to 1049? +
Yes. There are 5 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 road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Hekroodt Circle
From Soweto To 1049
: eMalahleni
From Soweto To 1049
Bethal
From Soweto To 1049

Route Locations

Start area
Soweto
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
1049, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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