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Distance from Soweto to Germiston

Soweto to Germiston is a short everyday drive, covering about 32.6 km in roughly 32 min.

N Soweto → Germiston
Road distance
32.6 km
M2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
29.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
32 min
Start point
Isigwe Street
Return: 1 hr 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
32 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
60.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R54.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R54.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R60.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R61.26
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R71.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R72.31
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R80.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R80.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R94.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R95.15
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R105.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R106.35
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
92° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
272° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2228, 27.8900
End coords Destination point
-26.2294, 28.1806
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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32.6 km 32 min
Start Soweto
Finish Germiston
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Destination
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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 1st exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    5.5 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Nasrec Road
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Nasrec Road
    1.7 km
  11. Turn right onto Main Reef Road
    2.6 km
  12. Take the ramp left towards M2: Bloemfontein
    0.3 km
  13. Continue straight
    14.0 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  15. Turn right onto Refinery Road
    1.3 km
  16. Turn left onto Power Street
    1.0 km
  17. Continue straight onto Linton Jones Street
    0.2 km
  18. Turn right onto Victoria Street
    0.5 km
  19. Go straight onto Elsburg Road
    0.9 km
  20. Turn right
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
16.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
16 min • 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
5.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Germiston
06:31 – 17:36
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 52 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R136.20
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.65
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R6.52
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R143.37
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
0
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
16.3 km
Total: 32.6 km
Midpoint 16.3 km
32.6 km 32 min
Destination Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 32.6 km
Return-cycle span 65.2 km
Traversal time 32 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 64.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 16.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -26.21207, 28.03262
End -26.22944, 28.18056
Destination services

Available in Germiston

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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 Germiston
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Germiston
2
  • PEP
    Railway Street, Germiston, 1401, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Boksburg, 1459, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Germiston
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Germiston
5
  • Shell Select
    1401, Gauteng
  • Shell
    25 Power Street, 1401, Gauteng
  • Shell
    1428, Gauteng
  • Shell
    11 Andries Pretorius Road, Alberton, 1449, Gauteng
  • Shell
    122 Lazarus Mawela Road, 2092, Gauteng
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Germiston
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Germiston
1
  • Clicks
    Thabo Mbeki Road, Germiston, 2008
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Germiston
1
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Questions 8
How far is Soweto from Germiston? +
Soweto is about 32.6 km from Germiston by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to Germiston? +
The drive usually takes about 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Germiston in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Soweto to Germiston? +
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 Germiston? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R54.55 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R54.80 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R60.76 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R61.26 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Germiston? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Soweto
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Germiston
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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