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Distance from Soweto to Bourges

N Soweto → Bourges
Road distance
1,343.5 km
Provincial mix · N1 / R301
Soweto to Bourges is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,343.5 km in roughly 14 hrs 39 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,201.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 39 min
Start point
Isigwe Street
End point
Bourges Street
Return: 29 hrs 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
879 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,627.34
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,630.24
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,616.70
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,708.59
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,466.63
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,470.45
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,452.59
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,573.84
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R4,561.35
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R4,566.39
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R4,542.88
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R4,702.42
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
223° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
43° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2228, 27.8900
End coords Destination point
-33.8008, 18.9766
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 14 °C Soweto Clear Sky View Forecast → 12 °C Bourges Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Soweto → Bourges
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Car
1,343.5 km
14 hrs 39 min
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Two-wheeler
1,343.5 km
~20 hrs 40 min
65 km/h avg
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1,343.5 km 14 hrs 39 min
Start Soweto
Finish Bourges
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  1. Directions from Soweto to Bourges via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Directions from Soweto to Bourges via R301
    Provincial road route R301
  3. Head on Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Forbes Road
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Sanders Road
    0.7 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.5 km
  7. Turn right onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  8. Go straight onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    2.3 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Soweto Highway
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Soweto Highway
    3.7 km
  11. Turn right towards N1
    0.6 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    7.2 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  16. Continue straight
    17.2 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R301: Jan Van Riebeeck Drive
    0.4 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork onto Wemmershoek Road towards Franschhoek
    0.6 km
  19. Continue straight onto Wemmershoek Pad
    3.1 km
  20. Turn right onto Kliprug Road
    1.4 km
  21. Continue straight onto Val De Vie Boulevard
    0.3 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Assemblage Street
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Assemblage Street
    0.2 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn right onto Tinta Oval
    0.0 km
  25. Turn right
    0.1 km
  26. Turn left onto Bourges Street
    0.0 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R590.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 15 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
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
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
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
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
672.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 19 min • 7 hrs 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
96.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
223.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
72.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bourges
07:46 – 17:41
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:44
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 39 min
SunriseDawn break
07:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,616.03
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R26.87
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R268.71
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,911.62
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (22)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto Start: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint
672.1 km
Total: 1,343.5 km
Midpoint 672.1 km
1,343.5 km 14 hrs 39 min
Destination Bourges End: Bourges Street -33.80085, 18.97661

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,343.5 km
Return-cycle span 2,687.1 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 672.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -30.97054, 24.63520
End -33.80085, 18.97661
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Questions 9
How far is Soweto from Bourges? +
Soweto is about 1,343.5 km from Bourges by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to Bourges? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Bourges in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Soweto to Bourges? +
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 Bourges? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,703.76 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,714.40 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,700.86 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,830.48 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Bourges? +
Yes. There are 15 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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 To Bourges
Western Bypass
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: Cape Town
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Wellington
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Franschhoek
From Soweto To Bourges
Wemmershoek Pad
From Soweto To Bourges
Val De Vie Boulevard
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Tinta Oval
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