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Distance from Soweto to Gate R511

Soweto to Gate R511 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 956.0 km in roughly 10 hrs 51 min.

N Soweto → Gate R511
Road distance
956.0 km
N1 N6
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
756.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
39
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 51 min
Start point
Isigwe Street
Return: 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
651 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,825.49
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,833.06
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,223.35
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,237.12
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,408.63
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,418.62
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,933.59
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,951.75
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,169.25
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,182.40
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,859.99
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,883.89
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
180° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
360° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2228, 27.8900
End coords Destination point
-33.0300, 27.8973
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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956.0 km 10 hrs 51 min
Start Soweto
Finish Gate R511
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    389.5 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  13. Turn left
    2.4 km
  14. Turn right
    122.1 km
  15. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  16. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    162.9 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    2.8 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    173.4 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  26. Continue
    2.1 km
  27. Continue straight onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  28. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  29. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  30. Continue straight onto Currie Street
    1.0 km
  31. Turn right onto Fleet Street
    1.2 km
  32. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    0.5 km
  33. Turn left onto Pontoon Road
    0.3 km
  34. Continue straight onto Buffalo Bridge
    0.3 km
  35. Turn left onto Doctor Zahn Road
    0.8 km
  36. Keep slight right at the fork onto Doctor Zahn Road
    0.0 km
  37. Continue straight onto Military Road
    0.5 km
  38. Turn right
    0.1 km
  39. 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 ↩ Gate R511 → Soweto Soweto to Johannesburg Soweto to Pretoria Soweto to Cape Town Soweto to Durban Johannesburg to Gate R511 Pretoria to Gate R511 Cape Town to Gate R511
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
478.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 25 min • 5 hrs 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
68.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
159.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
51.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Gate R511
06:48 – 17:20
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 32 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 9 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,996.22
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.12
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R191.21
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,206.55
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (37)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto Start: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint
478.8 km
Total: 956.0 km
Midpoint 478.8 km
956.0 km 10 hrs 51 min
Destination Gate R511 -33.03003, 27.89733

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 956.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,912.1 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 39
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 478.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -29.81748, 26.25355
End -33.03003, 27.89733
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Gate R511
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Gate R511
6
  • JetStores
    JetStores, Caxton Street, North End, Buffalo City Ward 47, KuGompo (East London), Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, 5201, South Africa
  • PEP
    Main Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Woolworths
    Surrey Road, East London, 5247
  • Kingons
    82 Queen Street
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    East London, 5201, Western Cape
  • PEP
    East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Gate R511
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Gate R511
6
  • Shell
    234 Oxford Street, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    110 Jan Smuts Avenue, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • BP
    18 Pearce Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, 5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    8 Old Transkei Road, 5241, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Gate R511
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Gate R511
1
  • Clicks
    Amalinda Main Road, East London, 5252
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Gate R511
1
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Questions 9
How far is Soweto from Gate R511? +
Soweto is about 956.0 km from Gate R511 by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to Gate R511? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Gate R511 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 Gate R511? +
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 Gate R511? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,825.49 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,833.06 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,223.35 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,237.12 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Gate R511? +
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 Gate R511
Western Bypass
From Soweto To Gate R511
: Aliwal
From Soweto To Gate R511
London
From Soweto To Gate R511
Mangaung
From Soweto To Gate R511
Expressway
From Soweto To Gate R511
Settlers Way
From Soweto To Gate R511
Buffalo Bridge
From Soweto To Gate R511

Route Locations

Start area
Soweto
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Gate R511, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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