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Distance from Soweto to London

N Soweto → London
Road distance
456.2 km
Provincial mix · N4 / R36 / R37
Soweto to London is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 456.2 km in roughly 5 hrs 48 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
353.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
42
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 48 min
Start point
Isigwe Street
Return: 11 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
348 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R918.04
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R921.65
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R917.06
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R961.07
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,211.30
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,216.07
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,210.00
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,268.08
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,593.82
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,600.09
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,592.11
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,668.52
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
64° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
244° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2228, 27.8900
End coords Destination point
-24.8178, 31.0472
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 16 °C Soweto Clear Sky View Forecast → 19 °C London Fair View Forecast →
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Soweto → London
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Car
456.2 km
5 hrs 48 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
456.2 km
~7 hrs 1 min
65 km/h avg
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456.2 km 348 min
Start Soweto
Finish London
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Soweto to London via N4
    National highway N4
  2. Directions from Soweto to London via R36 and R37
    Provincial road routes R36R37
  3. Head on Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Forbes Road
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Sanders Road
    0.7 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.5 km
  7. Turn right onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  8. Go straight onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    2.3 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  10. Continue
    5.5 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Nasrec Road
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Nasrec Road
    1.7 km
  13. Turn right onto Main Reef Road
    5.0 km
  14. Continue straight onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    12.9 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  16. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  18. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  20. Merge slight right
    26.7 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R37
    0.5 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right onto Sabie Road
    0.7 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  24. Continue
    0.3 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    0.8 km
  27. Turn left onto Madiba Drive
    15.1 km
  28. Turn left onto Danie Joubert Street
    0.3 km
  29. Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street
    1.1 km
  30. Turn left
    2.3 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  32. Continue
    41.0 km
  33. Turn left
    30.8 km
  34. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  35. Continue
    0.7 km
  36. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  37. Continue
    0.4 km
  38. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  39. Continue
    2.3 km
  40. Turn right
    0.9 km
  41. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  42. Keep slight right at the fork
    2.8 km
  43. Turn right
    0.1 km
  44. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R294.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
228.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 54 min • 2 hrs 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
32.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
75.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at London
06:35 – 17:13
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:54
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 37 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 33 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,906.88
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.12
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R91.24
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,007.25
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (52)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
8
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
10
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto Start: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint
228.1 km
Total: 456.2 km
Midpoint 228.1 km
456.2 km 348 min
Destination London -24.81778, 31.04722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 456.2 km
Return-cycle span 912.4 km
Traversal time 348 min
Maneuver count 42
Maneuver density 9.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 228.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -25.76169, 29.97827
End -24.81778, 31.04722
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Questions 9
How far is Soweto from London? +
Soweto is about 456.2 km from London by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to London? +
The drive usually takes about 348 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to London in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Soweto to London? +
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 London? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R918.04 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R921.65 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R917.06 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R961.07 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to London? +
Yes. There are 8 tollgates 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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