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Distance from Soweto to E 45 Flensborg

N Soweto → E 45 Flensborg
Road distance
1,471.7 km
Provincial mix · N1 / N7 / R45
Soweto to E 45 Flensborg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,471.7 km in roughly 16 hrs 17 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,217.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 17 min
Start point
Isigwe Street
End point
Flensborg Drive
Return: 32 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
977 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,877.90
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,881.08
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,866.25
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,966.91
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,797.23
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,801.43
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,781.85
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,914.67
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R4,996.36
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R5,001.88
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R4,976.12
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R5,150.88
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
229° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
49° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2228, 27.8900
End coords Destination point
-33.0786, 18.0488
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 19 °C Soweto Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 16 °C E 45 Flensborg Rain View Forecast →
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Soweto → E 45 Flensborg
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Car
1,471.7 km
16 hrs 17 min
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Two-wheeler
1,471.7 km
~22 hrs 38 min
65 km/h avg
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1,471.7 km 16 hrs 17 min
Start Soweto
Finish E 45 Flensborg
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  1. Directions from Soweto to E 45 Flensborg via N1 and N7
    National highway route N1N7
  2. Directions from Soweto to E 45 Flensborg via R45
    Provincial road route R45
  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
    290.3 km
  16. Turn right
    31.7 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn left
    94.2 km
  18. Turn right
    27.4 km
  19. Continue straight onto Piet Retief Street
    1.6 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    2.1 km
  21. Turn slight right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.3 km
  22. Take the ramp right towards N7: Moorreesburg
    0.5 km
  23. Merge slight right
    2.2 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R45: Hopefield
    0.7 km
  25. Keep slight left at the fork towards R45: Hopefield
    0.1 km
  26. Go straight
    74.6 km
  27. Turn left onto Langebaan Road
    11.3 km
  28. Continue straight onto Oostewal Street
    1.4 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Oostewal Street
    0.0 km
  30. Continue onto Oostewal Street
    0.8 km
  31. Turn left onto Paradise Street
    0.1 km
  32. Turn left
    0.1 km
  33. At the end of the road, turn right onto Ellefsen Close
    0.2 km
  34. Turn right onto Flensborg Drive
    0.0 km
  35. 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
Routes ↩ E 45 Flensborg → Soweto Soweto to Johannesburg Soweto to Pretoria Soweto to Cape Town Soweto to Durban Johannesburg to E 45 Flensborg Pretoria to E 45 Flensborg Cape Town to E 45 Flensborg
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
736.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 8 min • 8 hrs 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
106.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
244.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
79.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at E 45 Flensborg
07:45 – 17:47
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:46
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 35 min
SunriseDawn break
07:45
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,151.63
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R29.43
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R294.34
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,475.40
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (24)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
2
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
736.2 km
Total: 1,471.7 km
Midpoint 736.2 km
1,471.7 km 16 hrs 17 min
Destination E 45 Flensborg End: Flensborg Drive -33.07864, 18.04881

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,471.7 km
Return-cycle span 2,943.4 km
Traversal time 16 hrs 17 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 736.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -31.32260, 24.11143
End -33.07864, 18.04881
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Questions 9
How far is Soweto from E 45 Flensborg? +
Soweto is about 1,471.7 km from E 45 Flensborg by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to E 45 Flensborg? +
The drive usually takes about 16 hrs 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to E 45 Flensborg 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 E 45 Flensborg? +
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 E 45 Flensborg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,961.61 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,973.27 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,958.43 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,100.42 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to E 45 Flensborg? +
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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Towns along the route

Hekroodt Circle
From Soweto To E 45 Flensborg
Western Bypass
From Soweto To E 45 Flensborg
: Cape Town
From Soweto To E 45 Flensborg
: Moorreesburg
From Soweto To E 45 Flensborg
Vredenburg
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: Hopefield
From Soweto To E 45 Flensborg
Ellefsen Close
From Soweto To E 45 Flensborg

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