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Distance from Soweto to 87Th

Soweto to 87Th is a short everyday drive, covering about 8.1 km in roughly 12 min.

N Soweto → 87Th
Road distance
8.1 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
6.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 min
Start point
Isigwe Street
End point
87th
Return: 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
12 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
38.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R15.43
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R15.49
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R18.79
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R18.91
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R20.36
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R20.44
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R24.80
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R24.95
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R26.79
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R26.90
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R32.63
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R32.83
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
269° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
89° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2228, 27.8900
End coords Destination point
-26.2236, 27.8236
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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8.1 km 13 min
Start Soweto
Finish 87Th
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Isigwe Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Vincent Road
    0.9 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork onto Mashinini Drive
    0.0 km
  5. Continue right onto Mashinini Drive
    0.7 km
  6. Continue straight onto Main Road
    1.9 km
  7. Continue straight onto Steve Kgame Drive
    1.8 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right onto Mohajane Drive
    0.5 km
  9. Continue straight onto Mbukazi Street
    0.3 km
  10. Continue straight onto 55th
    0.3 km
  11. Turn left onto Zakhele Drive
    1.2 km
  12. Turn right onto 91st Street
    0.2 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right onto 87th
    0.0 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ 87Th → Soweto Soweto to Johannesburg Soweto to Pretoria Soweto to Cape Town Soweto to Durban Johannesburg to 87Th Pretoria to 87Th Cape Town to 87Th
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
4.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 min • 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
1.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 87Th
06:36 – 17:33
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R33.78
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.16
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R1.62
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R35.56
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto Start: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint
4.0 km
Total: 8.1 km
Midpoint 4.0 km
8.1 km 13 min
Destination 87Th End: 87th -26.22357, 27.82364

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 8.1 km
Return-cycle span 16.2 km
Traversal time 13 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 173.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 4.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -26.22782, 27.85255
End -26.22357, 27.82364
Destination services

Available in 87Th

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Service groups 4
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around 87Th
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around 87Th
2
  • Woolworths
    Bolani Road, Soweto, 1808
  • PEP
    Mohajana Street, Soweto, 1723, Gauteng
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around 87Th
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 87Th
6
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Questions 8
How far is Soweto from 87Th? +
Soweto is about 8.1 km from 87Th by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to 87Th? +
The drive usually takes about 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to 87Th in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Soweto to 87Th? +
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 87Th? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R15.43 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R15.49 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R18.79 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R18.91 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to 87Th? +
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Soweto
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
87Th, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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