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Distance from Soweto to Holpan N1

N Soweto → Holpan N1
Road distance
439.6 km
Highway dominant · N12
Soweto to Holpan N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 439.6 km in roughly 5 hrs 31 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
399.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 31 min
Start point
Isigwe Street
Return: 11 hrs 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
331 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R884.62
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R888.10
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R883.67
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R926.08
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,167.21
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,171.80
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,165.96
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,221.92
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,535.80
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,541.85
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,534.15
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,607.79
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
233° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
53° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2228, 27.8900
End coords Destination point
-28.3588, 24.6421
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 11 °C Soweto Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 9 °C Holpan N1 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Soweto → Holpan N1
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Car
439.6 km
5 hrs 31 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
439.6 km
~6 hrs 45 min
65 km/h avg
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439.6 km 5 hrs 31 min
Start Soweto
Finish Holpan N1
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Soweto to Holpan N1 via N12
    National highway N12
  2. Head on Isigwe Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Vincent Road
    0.9 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork onto Vincent Road
    0.1 km
  6. Continue straight onto Mmila Road
    0.9 km
  7. Turn left onto Elias Motsoaledi Road
    3.7 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork onto Elias Motsoaledi Road
    0.1 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork onto Chris Hani Road
    0.6 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork onto Chris Hani Road
    0.0 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Chris Hani Road
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Chris Hani Road
    0.5 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork onto Chris Hani Road
    0.0 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Chris Hani Road
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Chris Hani Road
    4.0 km
  16. Turn left onto Abu Baker Asvat Drive
    1.0 km
  17. Take the ramp right towards N12
    0.6 km
  18. Merge slight right
    1.7 km
  19. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  20. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  21. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  22. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  23. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    56.3 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  25. Continue
    255.6 km
  26. Turn right
    19.7 km
  27. Turn left
    3.0 km
  28. Turn left
    0.4 km
  29. Turn left
    0.0 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N12
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
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Routes ↩ Holpan N1 → Soweto Soweto to Johannesburg Soweto to Pretoria Soweto to Cape Town Soweto to Durban Johannesburg to Holpan N1 Pretoria to Holpan N1 Cape Town to Holpan N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
219.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 45 min • 2 hrs 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
31.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
73.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Holpan N1
07:08 – 17:31
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:20
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 23 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 12 min
SunriseDawn break
07:08
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,837.47
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.79
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R87.92
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,934.18
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (27)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto Start: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint
219.8 km
Total: 439.6 km
Midpoint 219.8 km
439.6 km 5 hrs 31 min
Destination Holpan N1 -28.35881, 24.64207

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 439.6 km
Return-cycle span 879.2 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 6.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 219.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -27.12290, 26.05876
End -28.35881, 24.64207
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Questions 9
How far is Soweto from Holpan N1? +
Soweto is about 439.6 km from Holpan N1 by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to Holpan N1? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Holpan N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Soweto to Holpan N1? +
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 Holpan N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R884.62 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R888.10 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R883.67 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R926.08 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Holpan N1? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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