South Africa route platform Distance24 Road distance, travel time and route planning across South Africa.
Donate

Distance from Soweto to Blossom

N Soweto → Blossom
Road distance
40.3 km
Provincial mix · N1 / R558
Soweto to Blossom is a practical regional trip, covering about 40.3 km in roughly 35 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
28.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.44×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
35 min
Start point
Isigwe Street
End point
Blossom
Return: 1 hr 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
35 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
68.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R76.89
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R77.21
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R93.65
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R94.23
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R101.45
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R101.87
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R123.56
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R124.33
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R133.49
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R134.04
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R162.58
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R163.59
See more fuel details from Soweto to Blossom
🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
190° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
10° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2228, 27.8900
End coords Destination point
-26.4708, 27.8410
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 17 °C Soweto Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 17 °C Blossom Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
Calculating arrival…
Travel modes
Soweto → Blossom
🚗
Car
40.3 km
35 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
40.3 km
~37 min
65 km/h avg
🧭 Google
Navigate now
Blossom
Opens in new tab
Places along your journey

Places from Soweto to Blossom

Fuel stops, restaurants, shops and services along or near your route.

28 places Submit a place
› › ›
📍

No last-stop data near Blossom

We don't have last-stop data near your destination yet.

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning
Route map

Live map

Start, destination and route line.

40.3 km 35 min
Start Soweto
Finish Blossom
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
Route directions
🛣️
Directions from Soweto to Blossom via N1
National highway N1
🛤️
Directions from Soweto to Blossom via R558
Provincial road route R558
2 route directions identified on this trip
  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
    14.5 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R558: Ennerdale
    0.7 km
  13. Turn left
    0.9 km
  14. Turn right
    1.0 km
  15. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  16. Turn left onto Golden Highway
    6.5 km
  17. Turn right onto Street 07
    0.2 km
  18. Turn right onto Street 06
    0.2 km
  19. Turn slight left onto Iwisa
    0.0 km
  20. Turn right onto Blossom
    0.0 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R165.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 8 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.
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
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
Routes ↩ Blossom → Soweto Soweto to Johannesburg Soweto to Pretoria Soweto to Cape Town Soweto to Durban Johannesburg to Blossom Pretoria to Blossom Cape Town to Blossom
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
20.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
17 min • 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.9 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
6.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Blossom
06:45 – 17:25
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 40 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 8 min
SunriseDawn break
06:45
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R168.32
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.81
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R8.05
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R177.18
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
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 Start: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint
20.2 km
Total: 40.3 km
Midpoint 20.2 km
40.3 km 35 min
Destination Blossom End: Blossom -26.47082, 27.84104

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 40.3 km
Return-cycle span 80.6 km
Traversal time 35 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 52.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 20.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -26.33086, 27.93583
End -26.47082, 27.84104
Route support

Route FAQ

Tap a question to expand the answer and keep the section compact while browsing the route page.

Questions 8
How far is Soweto from Blossom? +
Soweto is about 40.3 km from Blossom by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to Blossom? +
The drive usually takes about 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Blossom in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Soweto to Blossom? +
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 Blossom? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R76.89 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R77.21 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R93.65 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R94.23 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Blossom? +
Yes. There are 8 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
Editorial

From the editorial desk

Fresh route reads, destination ideas and planning guides from the Distance24 editorial blog.

Open blog
Route support

Something wrong?

Report wrong directions, map issues, spelling mistakes, toll problems or anything else on this route for admin review.

Distance Directions Map Tolls Place issue Spelling
Your report is sent together with the current route page and route names so it is easier to review and fix.

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
About 53.5 km Difference: 13.3 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
About 27.3 km Difference: 12.9 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
About 29.8 km Difference: 10.5 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
About 53.9 km Difference: 13.6 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
About 19.9 km Difference: 20.4 km

Reverse route and related trips

View distance from Blossom to Soweto

Soweto to Johannesburg Soweto to Pretoria Soweto to Cape Town Soweto to Durban Johannesburg to Blossom Pretoria to Blossom Cape Town to Blossom Durban to Blossom

Legal and trust information

Access pages for Distance24.co.za and Fuel Prices, including privacy, terms, disclaimers, contact details and editorial standards.

Open Trust Centre
Privacy Policy Data, cookies and privacy requests → Terms of Use Rules, responsibilities and usage terms → Disclaimer Important estimate and route limitations → Contact Support, privacy, editorial and ads →
Trust Centre About Privacy Policy Terms of Use Disclaimer PAIA Manual Contact Advertising Disclosure Editorial Policy Cookies Corrections

© 2026 Distance24.co.za. All rights reserved.

Distance24.co.za combines Leaflet, OpenStreetMap, Nominatim, Geoapify, OSRM, OpenRouteService and MET Norway to power map display, place search, route planning, distance calculations and weather information.