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Distance from Soweto to Markt

N Soweto → Markt
Road distance
455.0 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N8 / R64
Soweto to Markt is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 455.0 km in roughly 5 hrs 11 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
344.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 11 min
Start point
Isigwe Street
End point
Markt Street
Return: 10 hrs 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
311 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R915.71
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R919.31
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R914.72
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R958.63
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,208.22
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,212.98
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,206.93
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,264.85
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,589.77
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,596.03
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,588.06
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,664.28
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
217° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
37° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2228, 27.8900
End coords Destination point
-28.6754, 25.7657
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 12 °C Soweto Clear Sky View Forecast → 12 °C Markt Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Soweto → Markt
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Car
455.0 km
5 hrs 11 min
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Two-wheeler
455.0 km
~7 hrs
65 km/h avg
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455.0 km 5 hrs 11 min
Start Soweto
Finish Markt
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Soweto to Markt via N1 and N8
    National highway route N1N8
  2. Directions from Soweto to Markt via R64
    Provincial road route R64
  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 2nd exit onto Soweto Highway
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Soweto Highway
    3.7 km
  11. Turn right towards N1
    0.6 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    7.2 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    376.5 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  15. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive towards R64: Boshof
    1.7 km
  16. Continue straight onto Boshof Road
    59.9 km
  17. Turn left onto Markt Street
    0.2 km
  18. Continue make a U-turn onto Markt Street
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 11 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.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
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Halfway point
227.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 35 min • 2 hrs 35 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
75.7 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
75.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Markt
07:07 – 17:26
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:17
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 19 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 17 min
SunriseDawn break
07:07
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,902.04
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.10
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R91.01
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,002.14
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto Start: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint
227.9 km
Total: 455.0 km
Midpoint 227.9 km
455.0 km 5 hrs 11 min
Destination Markt End: Markt Street -28.67541, 25.76570

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 455.0 km
Return-cycle span 910.1 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 227.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -28.02455, 27.16922
End -28.67541, 25.76570
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Questions 9
How far is Soweto from Markt? +
Soweto is about 455.0 km from Markt by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to Markt? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Markt in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Soweto to Markt? +
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 Markt? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R915.71 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R919.31 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R914.72 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R958.63 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Markt? +
Yes. There are 11 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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Towns along the route

Hekroodt Circle
From Soweto To Markt
Western Bypass
From Soweto To Markt
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