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Distance from Soweto to Kimberley M1

Soweto to Kimberley M1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 461.4 km in roughly 5 hrs 34 min.

N Soweto → Kimberley M1
Road distance
461.4 km
N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
416.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 34 min
Start point
Isigwe Street
End point
De Beers Road
Return: 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
334 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R772.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R775.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R860.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R867.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,019.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,023.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,135.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,144.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,340.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,347.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,493.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,505.75
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
227° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
47° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2228, 27.8900
End coords Destination point
-28.7383, 24.7642
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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461.4 km 5 hrs 34 min
Start Soweto
Finish Kimberley M1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Isigwe Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Vincent Road
    0.9 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork onto Vincent Road
    0.1 km
  5. Continue straight onto Mmila Road
    0.9 km
  6. Turn left onto Elias Motsoaledi Road
    3.7 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork onto Elias Motsoaledi Road
    0.1 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork onto Chris Hani Road
    0.6 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork onto Chris Hani Road
    0.0 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Chris Hani Road
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Chris Hani Road
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork onto Chris Hani Road
    0.0 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Chris Hani Road
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Chris Hani Road
    4.0 km
  15. Turn left onto Abu Baker Asvat Drive
    1.0 km
  16. Take the ramp right towards N12
    0.6 km
  17. Merge slight right
    1.7 km
  18. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  19. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  20. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  21. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  22. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    56.3 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    300.3 km
  25. Turn left onto De Beers Road
    0.1 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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.
N12 N12 N12 N12
Routes ↩ Kimberley M1 → Soweto Soweto to Johannesburg Soweto to Pretoria Soweto to Cape Town Soweto to Durban Johannesburg to Kimberley M1 Pretoria to Kimberley M1 Cape Town to Kimberley M1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
230.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 47 min • 2 hrs 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
33.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
76.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kimberley M1
06:48 – 17:46
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 25 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,928.46
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.23
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R92.27
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,029.96
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
230.8 km
Total: 461.4 km
Midpoint 230.8 km
461.4 km 5 hrs 34 min
Destination Kimberley M1 End: De Beers Road -28.73830, 24.76423

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 461.4 km
Return-cycle span 922.7 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 34 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 5.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 230.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -27.19816, 25.98805
End -28.73830, 24.76423
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Kimberley M1
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Kimberley M1
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Kimberley M1
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Kimberley M1
6
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Questions 9
How far is Soweto from Kimberley M1? +
Soweto is about 461.4 km from Kimberley M1 by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to Kimberley M1? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Kimberley M1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Soweto to Kimberley 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 Kimberley M1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R772.31 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R775.96 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R860.33 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R867.31 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Kimberley M1? +
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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Route Locations

Start area
Soweto
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kimberley M1, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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