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Distance from Soweto to Johannesburg M1 N12 N1

Soweto to Johannesburg M1 N12 N1 is a short everyday drive, covering about 15.7 km in roughly 15 min.

N Soweto → Johannesburg M1 N12 N1
Road distance
15.7 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
9.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.64×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 min
Start point
Isigwe Street
End point
Western Bypass
Return: 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
15 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
59.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R26.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R26.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R29.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R29.58
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R34.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R34.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R38.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R39.03
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R45.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R45.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R50.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R51.35
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
144° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
324° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2228, 27.8900
End coords Destination point
-26.2926, 27.9466
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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15.7 km 15 min
Start Soweto
Finish Johannesburg M1 N12 N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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 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
    6.9 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 2 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.
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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
7.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 min • 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.1 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
2.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
61%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johannesburg M1 N12 N1
06:32 – 17:37
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 2 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R65.77
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.31
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R3.15
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R69.23
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto Start: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint
7.9 km
Total: 15.7 km
Midpoint 7.9 km
15.7 km 15 min
Destination Johannesburg M1 N12 N1 End: Western Bypass -26.29264, 27.94657

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 15.7 km
Return-cycle span 31.5 km
Traversal time 15 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 69.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 7.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -26.23218, 27.95811
End -26.29264, 27.94657
Destination services

Available in Johannesburg M1 N12 N1

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 N12 N1
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 N12 N1
5
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 1862, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Columbine Avenue and Rifle Range Roadd, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Woolworths
    Chris Hani Road, Soweto, 1862
  • PEP
    Chris Hani Road, Johannesburg, 1809, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 2091, Gauteng
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 N12 N1
5
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Johannesburg M1 N12 N1
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 N12 N1
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 N12 N1
3
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Questions 8
How far is Soweto from Johannesburg M1 N12 N1? +
Soweto is about 15.7 km from Johannesburg M1 N12 N1 by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to Johannesburg M1 N12 N1? +
The drive usually takes about 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Johannesburg M1 N12 N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Soweto to Johannesburg M1 N12 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 Johannesburg M1 N12 N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R26.34 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R26.46 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R29.34 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R29.58 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Johannesburg M1 N12 N1? +
Yes. There are 2 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Hekroodt Circle
From Soweto To Johannesburg M1 N12 N1
Western Bypass
From Soweto To Johannesburg M1 N12 N1

Route Locations

Start area
Soweto
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg M1 N12 N1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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