Distance from Soweto to Mossel Bay

N Soweto → Mossel Bay

Road distance

1,217.7 km

Highway dominant · N1 / N2

Soweto to Mossel Bay is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,217.7 km in roughly 13 hrs 31 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,042.3 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.17×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

13 hrs 31 min

Start point

Isigwe Street

End point

Marsh Street

Return: 27 hrs 3 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

811 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

90.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops

15 hrs 1 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R2,381.24

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R2,383.87

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

211° SSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

31° NNE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.2228, 27.8900

End coords Destination point

-34.1832, 22.1536

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 9 °C Soweto Clear Sky View Forecast → 8 °C Mossel Bay Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Soweto → Mossel Bay

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Car

1,217.7 km

13 hrs 31 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,217.7 km

~18 hrs 44 min

65 km/h avg

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Hotel Soon after Soweto

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 362 km from start

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B 362 km from start

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Hotel Soon after Soweto

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 362 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Soweto

Finish Mossel Bay

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Soweto to Mossel Bay via N1 and N2

National highway route N1N2
Head on Isigwe Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Forbes Road

0.1 km
Turn left onto Sanders Road

0.7 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Hekroodt Circle

0.5 km
Turn right onto Sanders Road

0.8 km
Go straight onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road

2.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Soweto Highway

0.0 km
Continue onto Soweto Highway

3.7 km
Turn right towards N1

0.6 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

7.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork

915.9 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

7.9 km
Turn left

172.4 km
Turn left onto Springbok Road

0.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Springbok Road

0.1 km
Continue onto Springbok Road

0.7 km
Turn right onto Dassie Road

0.2 km
Turn left onto Rademeyer Street

0.5 km
Turn left onto Langenhoven Street

31.9 km
At the end of the road, turn right

18.3 km
Turn right onto Montagu Street

2.0 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Montagu Street

2.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Montagu Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Montagu Street

5.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

2.6 km
Turn right towards N2: Mossel Bay

0.6 km
Merge slight right

32.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay

0.6 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Aalwyn Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Louis Fourie Road

4.0 km
Turn slight left onto George Road

2.1 km
Continue straight onto Bland Street

0.9 km
Turn right onto Beach Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Marsh Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 11

Known total R426.50

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 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

609.5 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

6 hrs 45 min • 6 hrs 45 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

87.7 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

202.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

65.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

85.6%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Mossel Bay

07:34 – 17:28

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:31

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 53 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:34

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,089.99

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R24.35

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R243.54

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R5,357.89

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (32)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Soweto Start: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000

Midpoint

609.5 km

Total: 1,217.7 km

Midpoint 609.5 km

1,217.7 km 13 hrs 31 min

Destination Mossel Bay End: Marsh Street -34.18320, 22.15362

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1,217.7 km

Return-cycle span 2,435.4 km

Traversal time 13 hrs 31 min

Maneuver count 37

Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 609.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000

Midpoint -30.66742, 25.18022

End -34.18320, 22.15362

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Soweto from Mossel Bay? +

Soweto is about 1,217.7 km from Mossel Bay by road.

How long does it take from Soweto to Mossel Bay? +

The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Mossel Bay 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 Mossel Bay? +

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 Mossel Bay? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,450.50 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,460.15 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,447.87 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,565.36 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Mossel Bay? +

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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Home Industry

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Spes Bona Motors

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Jacks Bagels

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Garden Route Adventure Centre

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Domestic & Electrical Applicance Repairs

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OK MiniMark

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Classica

MTN

Home Industry

Van's Electrical Centre

Lucerna

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Ella S Pieters Attorneys

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Impak Innovative Education / Baanbreker-onderwys

Little Lighthouse Preschool

C. P. Nel Motors

Smoker's Friend

Hyundai

Delma'ry

The Meat Station TakeAway & Groceries

Oliver Threads

Checkers

Shell

Sabtenga General Trading

John Shop

Bitcoin Ekasi Center

Bitcoin Ekasi Thrift Shop

Kwallos Shop

Jabulani Shop 3

Noku's Meat

Jabulani Shop Two

Ebenezer Shop

Rebecca Hair Salon

Marcelo Barber Shop

Pacific Hairdresser

ArTech Design

Penny Mechanic

BK Tire Store

BK Barber

Footprint Preschool and Aftercare

Civic Park Auto Spares

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Quickshop

KKS Tuck Shop

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