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Distance from Soweto to Onze Rust

Soweto to Onze Rust is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 620.6 km in roughly 6 hrs 38 min.

N Soweto → Onze Rust
Road distance
620.6 km
N1 R58
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
571.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 38 min
Start point
Isigwe Street
Return: 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
398 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
93.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,185.00
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,189.92
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,443.27
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,452.21
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,563.55
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,570.03
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,904.32
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,916.11
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,057.30
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,065.83
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,505.68
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,521.20
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
208° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
28° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2228, 27.8900
End coords Destination point
-30.7302, 25.0891
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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620.6 km 6 hrs 38 min
Start Soweto
Finish Onze Rust
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Start point
Destination
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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 2nd exit onto Soweto Highway
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Soweto Highway
    3.7 km
  9. Turn right towards N1
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    7.2 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    603.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R58: Colesberg
    0.5 km
  13. Turn left onto Sluiters Road
    0.4 km
  14. Turn right onto Hospital Street
    0.4 km
  15. Go straight onto Hospital Street
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right
    0.0 km
  17. 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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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
310.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 19 min • 3 hrs 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
44.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
103.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
33.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
92%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Onze Rust
06:55 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 40 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 28 min
SunriseDawn break
06:55
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,594.12
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.41
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R124.12
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,730.65
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
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
310.8 km
Total: 620.6 km
Midpoint 310.8 km
620.6 km 6 hrs 38 min
Destination Onze Rust -30.73017, 25.08914

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 620.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,241.2 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 38 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 310.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -28.67227, 26.84276
End -30.73017, 25.08914
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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Onze Rust
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Onze Rust
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Onze Rust
3
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Questions 9
How far is Soweto from Onze Rust? +
Soweto is about 620.6 km from Onze Rust by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to Onze Rust? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Onze Rust 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 Onze Rust? +
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 Onze Rust? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,185.00 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,189.92 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,443.27 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,452.21 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Onze Rust? +
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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Towns along the route

Hekroodt Circle
From Soweto To Onze Rust
Western Bypass
From Soweto To Onze Rust
: Colesberg
From Soweto To Onze Rust
Terewa
From Soweto To Onze Rust

Route Locations

Start area
Soweto
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Onze Rust, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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