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Distance from Soweto to Dn6 Alexandria

N Soweto → Dn6 Alexandria
Road distance
1,053.8 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N10 / N9
Soweto to Dn6 Alexandria is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,053.8 km in roughly 11 hrs 51 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
838.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 51 min
Start point
Isigwe Street
End point
Scheepers Street
Return: 23 hrs 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
711 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
13 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,060.80
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,063.07
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,052.45
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,124.53
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,719.11
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,722.11
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,708.09
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,803.20
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,577.77
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,581.72
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,563.28
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,688.43
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
189° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
9° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2228, 27.8900
End coords Destination point
-33.6531, 26.4094
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 10 °C Soweto Clear Sky View Forecast → 13 °C Dn6 Alexandria Rain View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Soweto → Dn6 Alexandria
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Car
1,053.8 km
11 hrs 51 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1,053.8 km
~16 hrs 12 min
65 km/h avg
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1,053.8 km 11 hrs 51 min
Start Soweto
Finish Dn6 Alexandria
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  1. Directions from Soweto to Dn6 Alexandria via N1 and N9 and N10
    National highway route N1N9N10
  2. Head on Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Forbes Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Sanders Road
    0.7 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.5 km
  6. Turn right onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  7. Go straight onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    2.3 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Soweto Highway
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Soweto Highway
    3.7 km
  10. Turn right towards N1
    0.6 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    7.2 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    603.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  14. Merge slight right
    94.0 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  16. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  17. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.6 km
  18. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  19. Turn right onto Hospital Street
    193.3 km
  20. Turn left
    49.6 km
  21. Turn left onto Scheepers Street
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 11 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
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
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Halfway point
527.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 55 min • 5 hrs 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
75.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
175.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
56.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Dn6 Alexandria
07:11 – 17:13
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:12
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:11
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,405.03
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R21.08
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R210.77
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,636.88
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
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
527.7 km
Total: 1,053.8 km
Midpoint 527.7 km
1,053.8 km 11 hrs 51 min
Destination Dn6 Alexandria End: Scheepers Street -33.65306, 26.40944

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,053.8 km
Return-cycle span 2,107.7 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 2.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 527.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -30.19967, 25.72432
End -33.65306, 26.40944
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Questions 9
How far is Soweto from Dn6 Alexandria? +
Soweto is about 1,053.8 km from Dn6 Alexandria by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to Dn6 Alexandria? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Dn6 Alexandria 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 Dn6 Alexandria? +
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 Dn6 Alexandria? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,060.80 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,063.07 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,052.45 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,124.53 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Dn6 Alexandria? +
Yes. There are 11 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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Hekroodt Circle
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