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Distance from Soweto to Mokopane

Soweto to Mokopane is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 282.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 13 min.

N Soweto → Mokopane
Road distance
282.5 km
N1 N14
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
253.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 13 min
Start point
Isigwe Street
Return: 6 hrs 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
193 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 28 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R472.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R475.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R526.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R530.98
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R623.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R626.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R694.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R700.60
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R820.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R824.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R914.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R921.85
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
27° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
207° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2228, 27.8900
End coords Destination point
-24.1833, 29.0167
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

282.5 km 194 min
Start Soweto
Finish Mokopane
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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 1st exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    3.0 km
  9. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    30.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  12. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  15. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    45.1 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.6 km
  18. Turn left
    1.3 km
  19. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Drive
    10.9 km
  20. Turn right onto Retief Street
    0.3 km
  21. Turn left
    0.0 km
  22. Turn right
    0.0 km
  23. Turn left
    0.1 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 40
Known total R1,028.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 40 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Routes ↩ Mokopane → Soweto Soweto to Johannesburg Soweto to Pretoria Soweto to Cape Town Soweto to Durban Johannesburg to Mokopane Pretoria to Mokopane Cape Town to Mokopane
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
141.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 36 min • 1 hr 36 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
47.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mokopane
06:25 – 17:35
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 9 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 32 min
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,180.64
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.65
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R56.49
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,242.78
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto Start: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint
141.5 km
Total: 282.5 km
Midpoint 141.5 km
282.5 km 194 min
Destination Mokopane -24.18333, 29.01667

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 282.5 km
Return-cycle span 565 km
Traversal time 194 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 8.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 141.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -25.20978, 28.30376
End -24.18333, 29.01667
Destination services

Available in Mokopane

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 5 nearby matches around Mokopane
5
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Mokopane
6
  • Studio 88
    Mokopane, 0600
  • The FIX
    Mokopane, 0600
  • Jet
    Thabo Mbeki Drive, Mokopane, 0600
  • Selfast
    Mokopane, 0600
  • Identity
    Mokopane, 0600
  • PEP
    62 Thabo Mbeki Drive, Waterberg, 0601, Limpopo
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Mokopane
2
  • Standard Bank
    Thabo Mbeki Drive, Mokopane, 0600
  • ABSA
    Thabo Mbeki Drive, Mokopane, 0600
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Mokopane
2
  • Shell
    Polokwane, 0728, Limpopo
  • Shell
    Dudu Madisha Road, 0626, Limpopo
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Mokopane
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Mokopane
2
Destination brief

Travelling to Mokopane

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Limpopo inland stop
Standout Inland city with art, shopping and route value
Mokopane works as a useful inland Limpopo stop because it combines practical route value with local shopping, galleries and a stronger service role than many smaller northern towns.
Best for Who this destination suits
Inland overnight Limpopo road stop Business trip Practical city stay
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Travellers usually benefit from routing to the exact guesthouse, business address or route-side property rather than the city name alone.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Mokopane as an inland Limpopo stop for practical breaks, city services and northbound road travel.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Go Limpopo-linked tourism information highlights galleries, shopping and restaurants in Mokopane
The town works as a service stop more than a pure leisure town
Its value is strongest on practical overland routes
Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Soweto from Mokopane? +
Soweto is about 282.5 km from Mokopane by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to Mokopane? +
The drive usually takes about 194 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Mokopane in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Soweto to Mokopane? +
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 Mokopane? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R472.82 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R475.06 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R526.71 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R530.98 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Mokopane? +
Yes. There are 40 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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
Mokopane
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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