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Distance from Soweto to Nh71

Soweto to Nh71 is a short everyday drive, covering about 20.0 km in roughly 23 min.

N Soweto → Nh71
Road distance
20.0 km
12.4 mi • 10.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
15.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
23 min
Return: 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
23 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
50.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R33.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R33.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R37.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R37.58
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R44.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R44.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R49.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R49.59
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R58.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R58.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R64.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R65.24
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Nh71
8.6°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
6.0°C
Day range High / low
H 19° • L 7°
Rain chance Today's probability
35%
Wind 10m wind speed
7 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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20.0 km 23 min
Start Soweto
Finish Nh71
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    5.5 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Nasrec Road
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Nasrec Road
    1.7 km
  11. Turn right onto Main Reef Road
    5.0 km
  12. Continue straight onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    0.8 km
  13. Turn left onto Rissik Street
    1.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Smit Street
    0.5 km
  15. Turn left onto Klein Street
    0.5 km
  16. Turn left onto Kotze Street
    0.0 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork onto Kotze Street
    0.1 km
  18. Turn sharp right onto Queens Road
    0.1 km
  19. Turn left
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
10.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
11 min • 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Soweto → Nh71
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Soweto
Destination area Arrival
Nh71, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Soweto → Nh71
Soweto Origin postcode
Not available
Nh71 Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Soweto
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
0.1 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
7.4 km
Pretoria to Centurion Overlapping province
6.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Nh71 → Soweto
Soweto ↔ Nh71
Soweto to Johannesburg Related trip
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Soweto to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint
10.0 km
Total: 20.0 km
Midpoint 10.0 km
20.0 km 23 min
Destination Nh71 -26.18856, 28.04302

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 20.0 km
Return-cycle span 40.0 km
Traversal time 23 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 100.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 10.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -26.22200, 27.98058
End -26.18856, 28.04302
Destination services

Available in Nh71

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Nh71
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Nh71
6
  • Ackermans
    Shop 0003 Jorissen Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Truworths
    23 Jorissen Street, Johannesburg
  • Spitz
    46 Plein Street, Johannesburg, 2000
  • sportscene
    42 Plein Street, Johannesburg, 2000
  • Tekkie town
    221 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Ackermans
    221 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Johannesburg, 2001
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Nh71
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Nh71
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 5 nearby matches around Nh71
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Nh71
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Nh71
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Nh71
6
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Questions 8
How far is Soweto from Nh71? +
Soweto is about 20.0 km from Nh71 by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to Nh71? +
The drive usually takes about 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Nh71 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Soweto to Nh71? +
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 Nh71? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R33.46 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R33.62 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R37.28 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R37.58 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Nh71? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Hekroodt Circle
From Soweto To Nh71

Route Locations

Start area
Soweto
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Nh71, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
About 19.9 km Difference: 0.1 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
About 27.3 km Difference: 7.4 km
Pretoria to Centurion Overlapping province
About 13.2 km Difference: 6.8 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
About 29.8 km Difference: 9.8 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
About 53.5 km Difference: 33.5 km

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