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Distance from Soweto to P272

N Soweto → P272
Road distance
381 km
Highway dominant · N12 / N3 / R23
Soweto to P272 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 381.0 km in roughly 4 hrs 37 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
314.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
42
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 37 min
Start point
Isigwe Street
Return: 9 hrs 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
277 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R727.42
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R730.44
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R885.96
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R891.45
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R959.79
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R963.77
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,168.98
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,176.22
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,262.88
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,268.12
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,538.13
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,547.65
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
133° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
313° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2228, 27.8900
End coords Destination point
-28.1304, 30.2352
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 11 °C Soweto Clear Sky View Forecast → 14 °C P272 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Soweto → P272
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Car
381 km
4 hrs 37 min
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Two-wheeler
381 km
~5 hrs 51 min
65 km/h avg
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381 km 278 min
Start Soweto
Finish P272
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  1. Directions from Soweto to P272 via N12 and N3
    National highway route N12N3
  2. Directions from Soweto to P272 via R23
    Provincial road route R23
  3. Head on Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Forbes Road
    0.8 km
  5. Continue straight onto Forbes Street
    0.4 km
  6. Continue straight onto Bickley Street
    0.7 km
  7. Turn right onto Ndlovu Street
    0.2 km
  8. Turn left onto Pela Main Road
    0.7 km
  9. Continue straight onto Khumalo Main Road
    0.8 km
  10. Continue straight onto Sofasonke Street
    0.8 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Sofasonke Street
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Sofasonke Street
    0.4 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Masupha Street
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Masupha Street
    1.1 km
  15. Continue straight onto Jack Klipin Road
    0.4 km
  16. Turn slight right onto Ben Naude Drive
    2.5 km
  17. Continue straight onto Rand Show Road
    0.3 km
  18. Take the ramp slight left towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    2.1 km
  19. Merge slight left onto Southern Bypass
    16.4 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N3: Heidelberg
    1.7 km
  21. Merge slight right
    45.7 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Standerton
    0.7 km
  23. Turn left
    24.0 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  25. Continue
    71.4 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  27. Continue
    1.1 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  29. Continue
    0.6 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  31. Continue
    1.3 km
  32. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.7 km
  33. Turn left onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  34. Go straight onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    79.8 km
  35. Continue straight onto Govan Mbeki Drive
    0.7 km
  36. Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street
    1.1 km
  37. Turn right onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    92.7 km
  38. Turn left
    26.4 km
  39. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Victoria Street
    0.0 km
  40. Continue onto Victoria Street
    0.4 km
  41. Turn left onto Wilson Street
    0.9 km
  42. At the end of the road, turn right onto Douglas Street
    0.9 km
  43. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.3 km
  44. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 7
Known total R34.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Routes ↩ P272 → Soweto Soweto to Johannesburg Soweto to Pretoria Soweto to Cape Town Soweto to Durban Johannesburg to P272 Pretoria to P272 Cape Town to P272
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
190.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 18 min • 2 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
27.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
63.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
20.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at P272
06:40 – 17:11
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 31 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,592.42
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.62
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R76.19
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,676.23
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (41)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
7
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto Start: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint
190.6 km
Total: 381 km
Midpoint 190.6 km
381 km 278 min
Destination P272 -28.13044, 30.23519

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 381 km
Return-cycle span 762 km
Traversal time 278 min
Maneuver count 42
Maneuver density 11.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 190.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -27.03096, 29.36015
End -28.13044, 30.23519
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Questions 9
How far is Soweto from P272? +
Soweto is about 381 km from P272 by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to P272? +
The drive usually takes about 278 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to P272 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Soweto to P272? +
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 P272? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R727.42 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R730.44 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R885.96 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R891.45 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to P272? +
Yes. There are 7 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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