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Distance from Soweto to Koppies

Soweto to Koppies is a practical regional trip, covering about 137.0 km in roughly 1 hr 38 min.

N Soweto → Koppies
Road distance
137.0 km
85.2 mi • 74.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
117.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 38 min
Return: 3 hrs 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 38 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R229.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R230.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R255.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R257.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R302.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R304.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R337.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R339.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R398.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R400.15
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R443.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R447.26
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 38 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 53 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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137.0 km 1 hr 38 min
Start Soweto
Finish Koppies
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Destination
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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
    7.2 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    109.8 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R720: Vredefort
    0.7 km
  13. Turn left
    8.4 km
  14. Turn left onto 3rd Street
    2.1 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 10
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 10 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.
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
68.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
49 min • 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Soweto → Koppies
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Soweto
Destination area Arrival
Koppies
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Soweto → Koppies
Soweto Origin postcode
Not available
Koppies Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Bloemfontein to Welkom
3 other similar routes
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
1.6 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
24.5 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
36.8 km
Rev Related route set
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Koppies → Soweto
Soweto ↔ Koppies
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint
68.7 km
Total: 137.0 km
Midpoint 68.7 km
137.0 km 1 hr 38 min
Destination Koppies -27.24280, 27.57410

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 137.0 km
Return-cycle span 274.1 km
Traversal time 1 hr 38 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 10.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 68.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -26.69995, 27.70594
End -27.24280, 27.57410
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Questions 8
How far is Soweto from Koppies? +
Soweto is about 137.0 km from Koppies by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to Koppies? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Koppies in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Soweto to Koppies? +
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 Koppies? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R229.40 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R230.49 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R255.55 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R257.62 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Koppies? +
Yes. There are 10 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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 Koppies
Western Bypass
From Soweto To Koppies
: Vredefort
From Soweto To Koppies

Route Locations

Start area
Soweto
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Koppies
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 1.6 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 24.5 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 100.2 km Difference: 36.8 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 99.3 km Difference: 37.7 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 5.8 km

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