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Distance from Soweto to Heidelberg

N Soweto → Heidelberg
Road distance
1,328.5 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N2
Soweto to Heidelberg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,328.5 km in roughly 14 hrs 42 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,099.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 42 min
Start point
Isigwe Street
Return: 29 hrs 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
882 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,597.82
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,600.69
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,587.30
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,678.17
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,427.68
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,431.47
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,413.80
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,533.70
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R4,510.11
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R4,515.09
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R4,491.84
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R4,649.60
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
216° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
36° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2228, 27.8900
End coords Destination point
-34.0900, 20.9586
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Soweto → Heidelberg
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Car
1,328.5 km
14 hrs 42 min
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Two-wheeler
1,328.5 km
~20 hrs 26 min
65 km/h avg
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1,328.5 km 14 hrs 42 min
Start Soweto
Finish Heidelberg
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  1. Directions from Soweto to Heidelberg via N1 and N2
    National highway route N1N2
  2. Head on Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Forbes Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Sanders Road
    0.7 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.5 km
  6. Turn right onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  7. Go straight onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    2.3 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Soweto Highway
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Soweto Highway
    3.7 km
  10. Turn right towards N1
    0.6 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    7.2 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Donkin Street
    7.9 km
  15. Turn left
    172.4 km
  16. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Springbok Road
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  19. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  20. Turn left onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  21. Turn left onto Langenhoven Street
    31.9 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right
    18.3 km
  23. Turn right onto Montagu Street
    2.0 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn right onto Montagu Street
    2.1 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Montagu Street
    0.0 km
  26. Continue onto Montagu Street
    5.5 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  28. Continue
    2.6 km
  29. Turn right towards N2: Mossel Bay
    0.6 km
  30. Merge slight right
    67.4 km
  31. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  32. Continue straight
    28.4 km
  33. Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Street
    1.5 km
  34. Turn right
    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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 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
664.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 21 min • 7 hrs 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
95.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
220.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
71.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Heidelberg
07:39 – 17:33
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:36
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,552.95
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R26.57
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R265.69
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,845.21
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (31)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto Start: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint
664.8 km
Total: 1,328.5 km
Midpoint 664.8 km
1,328.5 km 14 hrs 42 min
Destination Heidelberg -34.08996, 20.95859

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,328.5 km
Return-cycle span 2,656.9 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 42 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 664.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -30.94504, 24.70608
End -34.08996, 20.95859
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Questions 9
How far is Soweto from Heidelberg? +
Soweto is about 1,328.5 km from Heidelberg by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to Heidelberg? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg? +
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 Heidelberg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,673.39 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,683.91 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,670.52 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,798.69 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Heidelberg? +
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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