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Distance from Soweto to Mdantsane

N Soweto → Mdantsane
Road distance
938.9 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N6
Soweto to Mdantsane is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 938.9 km in roughly 10 hrs 45 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
746.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 45 min
Start point
Isigwe Street
End point
Billie Road
Return: 21 hrs 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
645 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,889.46
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,896.90
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,887.43
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,978.02
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,493.04
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,502.85
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,490.36
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,609.88
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,280.31
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,293.22
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,276.79
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,434.06
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
181° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
1° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2228, 27.8900
End coords Destination point
-32.9323, 27.7426
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 11 °C Soweto Fair View Forecast → 15 °C Mdantsane Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Soweto → Mdantsane
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Car
938.9 km
10 hrs 45 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
938.9 km
~14 hrs 26 min
65 km/h avg
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Places from Soweto to Mdantsane

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Convenience store 0.5 km

Bonjour

Mdantsane, 5219
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Supermarkets 0.5 km

Pick n Pay QualiSave

Mdantsane, East London, 2008, Eastern Cape
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Schools & education 0.7 km

Fanti Gaqa Senior Primary School

East London, 5219, Eastern Cape
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Schools & education 0.9 km

Hlokoma Senior Secondary School

Mdantsane, 5219, Eastern Cape
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Schools & education 0.9 km

Phambili Junior Primary School

East London, 5219, Eastern Cape
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Schools & education 1.0 km

Dickson Dyani Senior Primary School

East London, 5219, Eastern Cape
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Schools & education 1.1 km

Fikile Benson Gaushe Junior Primary School

East London, 5219, Eastern Cape
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Schools & education 1.1 km

Zanokukhanya Junior Primary School

East London, 5219, Eastern Cape
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Schools & education 1.1 km

Inkqubela Junior Primary School

East London, 5219, Eastern Cape
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Schools & education 1.3 km

Mzoxolo Senior Primary School

East London, 5219, Eastern Cape
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Convenience store 1.7 km

Quickshop

Mdanstane
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Supermarkets 1.8 km

Shoprite

East London, 5219, Eastern Cape
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Supermarkets 1.9 km

Boxer

Mdantsane, 5219, Eastern Cape
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Convenience store 2.0 km

Quickshop

9846 Shai Road, Mdantsane
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Supermarkets 3.6 km

Spar

Mdantsane
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Fuel stations 3.8 km

Shell

5219, Eastern Cape
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Route

Route overview

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Start, destination and route line.

938.9 km 645 min
Start Soweto
Finish Mdantsane
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Soweto to Mdantsane via N1 and N6
    National highway route N1N6
  2. Head on Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Forbes Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Sanders Road
    0.7 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.5 km
  6. Turn right onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  7. Go straight onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    2.3 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Soweto Highway
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Soweto Highway
    3.7 km
  10. Turn right towards N1
    0.6 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    7.2 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    389.5 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  14. Turn left
    2.4 km
  15. Turn right
    122.1 km
  16. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  17. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    162.9 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  21. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    2.8 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  25. Continue
    152.4 km
  26. Turn right
    8.9 km
  27. Turn left
    4.9 km
  28. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.4 km
  29. Turn right
    0.3 km
  30. Continue straight onto Billie Road
    1.6 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
470.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 22 min • 5 hrs 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
67.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
156.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
50.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mdantsane
07:07 – 17:08
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:08
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 37 min
SunriseDawn break
07:07
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,924.64
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R18.78
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R187.78
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,131.20
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (30)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto Start: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint
470.2 km
Total: 938.9 km
Midpoint 470.2 km
938.9 km 645 min
Destination Mdantsane End: Billie Road -32.93230, 27.74261

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 938.9 km
Return-cycle span 1877.8 km
Traversal time 645 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 470.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -29.75205, 26.20675
End -32.93230, 27.74261
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Questions 9
How far is Soweto from Mdantsane? +
Soweto is about 938.9 km from Mdantsane by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to Mdantsane? +
The drive usually takes about 645 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Mdantsane in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Soweto to Mdantsane? +
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 Mdantsane? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,889.46 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,896.90 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,887.43 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,978.02 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Mdantsane? +
Yes. There are 11 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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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