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Distance from Soweto to Gubevu

N Soweto → Gubevu
Road distance
912 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N6
Soweto to Gubevu is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 912.0 km in roughly 11 hrs 8 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
656.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.39×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
40
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 8 min
Start point
Isigwe Street
End point
the fork
Return: 22 hrs 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
668 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,741.41
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,748.63
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,120.95
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,134.08
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,297.69
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,307.22
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,798.47
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,815.80
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,023.28
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,035.82
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,682.20
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,705.00
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
178° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
358° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2228, 27.8900
End coords Destination point
-32.1222, 28.1109
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 17 °C Soweto Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 16 °C Gubevu Cloudy View Forecast →
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Soweto → Gubevu
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Car
912 km
11 hrs 8 min
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912 km
~14 hrs 1 min
65 km/h avg
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912 km
~1 hr 49 min
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912 km 669 min
Start Soweto
Finish Gubevu
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Directions from Soweto to Gubevu via N1 and N6
National highway route N1 N6
  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
    13.9 km
  25. Turn right
    78.9 km
  26. Turn right
    26.0 km
  27. Turn left
    1.1 km
  28. Turn slight left
    1.5 km
  29. Keep slight left at the fork
    2.1 km
  30. Continue straight
    12.9 km
  31. Keep slight right at the fork
    1.3 km
  32. Turn right
    0.4 km
  33. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.3 km
  34. At the end of the road, turn right
    2.3 km
  35. Turn right
    0.1 km
  36. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.7 km
  37. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  38. Turn left
    0.0 km
  39. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  40. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
456.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 34 min • 5 hrs 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
65.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
151.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
49.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Gubevu
06:55 – 17:12
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 17 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 55 min
SunriseDawn break
06:55
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,812.16
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R18.24
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R182.40
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,012.80
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (40)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
6
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto Start: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint
456.6 km
Total: 912 km
Midpoint 456.6 km
912 km 669 min
Destination Gubevu End: the fork -32.12217, 28.11087

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 912 km
Return-cycle span 1824 km
Traversal time 669 min
Maneuver count 40
Maneuver density 4.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 456.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -29.63583, 26.18053
End -32.12217, 28.11087
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Questions 9
How far is Soweto from Gubevu? +
Soweto is about 912 km from Gubevu by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to Gubevu? +
The drive usually takes about 669 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Gubevu 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 Gubevu? +
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 Gubevu? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,741.41 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,748.63 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,120.95 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,134.08 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Gubevu? +
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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Start area
Soweto
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Destination area
Gubevu
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