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Distance from Soweto to Roodepoort

Soweto to Roodepoort is a short everyday drive, covering about 10.1 km in roughly 14 min.

N Soweto → Roodepoort
Road distance
10.1 km
6.3 mi • 5.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
7.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 min
Return: 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
14 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
41.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R16.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R17.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R18.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R19.01
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R22.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R22.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R24.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R25.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R29.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R29.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R32.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R33.00
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Roodepoort
11.3°C
Slight rain showers
Feels like Perceived temperature
8.5°C
Day range High / low
H 12° • L 8°
Rain chance Today's probability
95%
Wind 10m wind speed
17 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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10.1 km 14 min
Start Soweto
Finish Roodepoort
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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 left onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.5 km
  5. Turn left onto Odendaal Street
    3.6 km
  6. Continue straight onto Westlake Road
    0.2 km
  7. Turn right onto Rand Leases Drive
    0.2 km
  8. Turn left onto Main Reef Road
    0.2 km
  9. Turn right onto Westlake Road
    1.6 km
  10. Turn left onto Clarendon Drive
    0.4 km
  11. Turn right onto Christiaan de Wet Road
    1.0 km
  12. Turn left onto Honeyball Avenue
    1.5 km
  13. Turn right
    0.0 km
  14. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
5.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 min • 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Soweto → Roodepoort
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Soweto
Destination area Arrival
Roodepoort
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Soweto → Roodepoort
Soweto Origin postcode
Not available
Roodepoort 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 Similar distance
9.8 km
Pretoria to Centurion Similar distance
3.1 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
17.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Roodepoort → Soweto
Soweto ↔ Roodepoort
Soweto to Johannesburg Related trip
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Soweto to Pretoria 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
5.1 km
Total: 10.1 km
Midpoint 5.1 km
10.1 km 14 min
Destination Roodepoort -26.15639, 27.88583

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 10.1 km
Return-cycle span 20.2 km
Traversal time 14 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 148.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 5.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -26.18688, 27.89946
End -26.15639, 27.88583
Destination services

Available in Roodepoort

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Roodepoort
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Roodepoort
5
  • Woolworths
    Crous Drive Westgate Mall, Roodepoort, 1724
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Struben Valley, 1735, Gauteng
  • PEP
    14th Avenue, Roodepoort, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Mcgarth Street, Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Mohajana Street, Soweto, 1723, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Roodepoort
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Roodepoort
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Roodepoort
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Roodepoort
1
Destination brief

Travelling to Roodepoort

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature West Rand urban district
Standout Residential-western Gauteng base with local attractions
Roodepoort is most useful as a western Gauteng district destination, where lakes, heritage, suburban stays and west-side city access matter more than conventional sightseeing expectations.
Best for Who this destination suits
West Rand stay Suburban access Practical city routing Short business trip
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The final suburb matters because Roodepoort covers a broad urban area and a stay near Florida Lake is not the same as one closer to the highway or industrial side.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Roodepoort as a western Gauteng base for suburban stays, local attractions and route positioning on the West Rand.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Regional travel information highlights attractions such as Florida Lake and local museums
Roodepoort is best understood as a broad urban district rather than a single compact centre
Its route value comes from west-side Gauteng positioning
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Questions 8
How far is Soweto from Roodepoort? +
Soweto is about 10.1 km from Roodepoort by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to Roodepoort? +
The drive usually takes about 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Roodepoort in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Soweto to Roodepoort? +
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 Roodepoort? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R16.93 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R17.01 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R18.86 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R19.01 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Roodepoort? +
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 Roodepoort

Route Locations

Start area
Soweto
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Roodepoort
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 Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 9.8 km
Pretoria to Centurion Similar distance
About 13.2 km Difference: 3.1 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
About 27.3 km Difference: 17.2 km
Pretoria to Midrand Similar distance
About 29.8 km Difference: 19.7 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
About 53.5 km Difference: 43.4 km

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