Distance from Soweto to Gqeberha M4 M1

N Soweto → Gqeberha M4 M1

Road distance

1047.4 km

Highway dominant · M1 / N1 / N10 / N9

Soweto to Gqeberha M4 M1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,047.4 km in roughly 11 hrs 50 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

876.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.20×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

11 hrs 50 min

Start point

Isigwe Street

End point

Amsterdamhoek Road

Return: 23 hrs 41 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

710 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

88.4 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

13 hrs 5 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R2,048.16

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R2,050.43

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

194° SSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

14° NNE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.2228, 27.8900

End coords Destination point

-33.8517, 25.6125

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

—

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 8 °C Soweto Clear Sky View Forecast → 16 °C Gqeberha M4 M1 Heavy Rain View Forecast →

Travel modes

Soweto → Gqeberha M4 M1

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Car

1047.4 km

11 hrs 50 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1047.4 km

~16 hrs 6 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 32 km to Lanseria International
✈ HLA → CPT → PLZ (1 hr 50 min)
↑ 7 hrs 10 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Before halfway

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 362 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 362 km from start

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Hotel Before halfway

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 362 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 362 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Soweto

Finish Gqeberha M4 M1

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Soweto to Gqeberha M4 M1 via N1 and N9 and N10

National highway route N1N9N10
Directions from Soweto to Gqeberha M4 M1 via M1

Metro arterial route M1
Head on Isigwe Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Forbes Road

0.1 km
Turn left onto Sanders Road

0.7 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Hekroodt Circle

0.5 km
Turn right onto Sanders Road

0.8 km
Go straight onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road

2.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Soweto Highway

0.0 km
Continue onto Soweto Highway

3.7 km
Turn right towards N1

0.6 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

7.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork

603.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth

1.2 km
Merge slight right

94.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10

0.6 km
Merge slight right

94.4 km
Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street

0.6 km
Turn left onto Voortrekker Street

0.5 km
Turn right onto Hospital Street

194.7 km
Merge slight right

38.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Bluewater Bay

0.5 km
Go straight onto Weinronk Way

0.4 km
Turn left onto Hillcrest Drive

0.8 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Riverside Drive

0.8 km
Turn left onto Tippers Creek

0.4 km
Turn right onto Amsterdamhoek Road

0.9 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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 ↩ Gqeberha M4 M1 → Soweto Soweto to Johannesburg Soweto to Pretoria Soweto to Cape Town Soweto to Durban Johannesburg to Gqeberha M4 M1 Pretoria to Gqeberha M4 M1 Cape Town to Gqeberha M4 M1

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

524.5 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

75.4 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

174.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

56.6 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

83.6%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Gqeberha M4 M1

07:14 – 17:16

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:15

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 1 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

15 hrs 43 min

SunriseDawn break

07:14

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,378.03

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R20.95

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R209.48

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,608.45

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (18)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Soweto Start: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000

Midpoint

524.5 km

Total: 1047.4 km

Midpoint 524.5 km

1047.4 km 711 min

Destination Gqeberha M4 M1 End: Amsterdamhoek Road -33.85172, 25.61246

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1047.4 km

Return-cycle span 2094.8 km

Traversal time 711 min

Maneuver count 26

Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 524.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000

Midpoint -30.17209, 25.73320

End -33.85172, 25.61246

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Soweto from Gqeberha M4 M1? +

Soweto is about 1047.4 km from Gqeberha M4 M1 by road.

How long does it take from Soweto to Gqeberha M4 M1? +

The drive usually takes about 711 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Gqeberha M4 M1 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 Gqeberha M4 M1? +

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 Gqeberha M4 M1? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,048.16 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,050.43 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,039.87 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,111.51 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Gqeberha M4 M1? +

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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Astron Energy

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Swartkops Primary School

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Tom's Tyre Services

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MIT Auto Parts

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Kenako Mall

Struandale pharmacy

Distell

Missionvale Care Centre

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Shoprite

Quickshop

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Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

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