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Distance from Soweto to Protea Circle

N Soweto → Protea Circle
Road distance
1,380.4 km
Highway dominant · N1
Soweto to Protea Circle is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,380.4 km in roughly 15 hrs 10 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,195.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 10 min
Start point
Isigwe Street
End point
Protea Circle
Return: 30 hrs 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
910 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,699.38
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,702.36
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,688.45
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,782.87
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,561.69
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,565.62
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,547.26
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,671.84
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R4,686.43
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R4,691.61
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R4,667.45
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R4,831.37
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
226° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
46° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2228, 27.8900
End coords Destination point
-33.4605, 18.7038
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 15 °C Soweto Clear Sky View Forecast → 17 °C Protea Circle Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Soweto → Protea Circle
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Car
1,380.4 km
15 hrs 10 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,380.4 km
~21 hrs 14 min
65 km/h avg
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1,380.4 km 15 hrs 10 min
Start Soweto
Finish Protea Circle
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  1. Directions from Soweto to Protea Circle via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Head on Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Forbes Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Sanders Road
    0.7 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.5 km
  6. Turn right onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  7. Go straight onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    2.3 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Soweto Highway
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Soweto Highway
    3.7 km
  10. Turn right towards N1
    0.6 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    7.2 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Donkin Street
    290.3 km
  15. Turn right
    31.7 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left
    94.2 km
  17. Turn right
    27.4 km
  18. Continue straight onto Piet Retief Street
    1.2 km
  19. Turn left onto Rainier Street
    0.3 km
  20. Turn left onto Voortrekker Road
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right onto Bokomo Road
    1.3 km
  22. Continue straight onto Darling Road
    1.4 km
  23. Turn left onto Wilger Street
    0.1 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn right onto Nerina Avenue
    0.1 km
  25. Turn left onto Tekoma Avenue
    0.1 km
  26. Turn left onto Protea Circle
    0.1 km
  27. 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
690.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 35 min • 7 hrs 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
99.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
229.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
74.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Protea Circle
07:44 – 17:43
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:44
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 16 min
SunriseDawn break
07:44
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,770.04
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R27.61
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R276.08
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,073.72
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
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
690.6 km
Total: 1,380.4 km
Midpoint 690.6 km
1,380.4 km 15 hrs 10 min
Destination Protea Circle End: Protea Circle -33.46047, 18.70378

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,380.4 km
Return-cycle span 2,760.8 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 10 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 690.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -31.05864, 24.47237
End -33.46047, 18.70378
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Questions 9
How far is Soweto from Protea Circle? +
Soweto is about 1,380.4 km from Protea Circle by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to Protea Circle? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Protea Circle 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 Protea Circle? +
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 Protea Circle? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,777.90 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,788.83 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,774.92 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,908.10 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Protea Circle? +
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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