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Distance from Soweto to Sasolburg

Soweto to Sasolburg is a practical regional trip, covering about 81.5 km in roughly 1 hr 4 min.

N Soweto → Sasolburg
Road distance
81.5 km
50.6 mi • 44.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
65.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hrs 3 min
Return: 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
63 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R136.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R137.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R151.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R153.18
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R179.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R180.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R200.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R202.11
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R236.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R237.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R263.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R265.93
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Sasolburg
12.4°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
12.6°C
Day range High / low
H 20° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
32%
Wind 10m wind speed
3 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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81.5 km 1 hr 4 min
Start Soweto
Finish Sasolburg
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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 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
    41.3 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R57: Vanderbijlpark
    1.9 km
  13. Continue straight
    18.7 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.3 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.5 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.4 km
  17. Go straight onto Jan Haak
    0.6 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Eric Louw Road
    0.1 km
  19. Continue onto Eric Louw Road
    0.7 km
  20. Turn right onto D.F. Malan Road
    0.6 km
  21. Turn left onto Christiaan De Wet Road
    0.2 km
  22. Continue make a U-turn onto Christiaan De Wet Road
    0.2 km
  23. Turn slight left towards D.F. Malan Road
    0.0 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R165.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 8 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.
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
40.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
32 min • 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Soweto → Sasolburg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Soweto
Destination area Arrival
Sasolburg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Soweto → Sasolburg
Soweto Origin postcode
Not available
Sasolburg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Vereeniging
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
28.0 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
18.7 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
17.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Sasolburg → Soweto
Soweto ↔ Sasolburg
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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
40.8 km
Total: 81.5 km
Midpoint 40.8 km
81.5 km 1 hr 4 min
Destination Sasolburg -26.81028, 27.82139

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 81.5 km
Return-cycle span 163.0 km
Traversal time 1 hr 4 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 29.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 40.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -26.48068, 27.82070
End -26.81028, 27.82139
Destination services

Available in Sasolburg

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Service groups 2
Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Sasolburg
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Sasolburg
3
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Route FAQ

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Questions 8
How far is Soweto from Sasolburg? +
Soweto is about 81.5 km from Sasolburg by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to Sasolburg? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Sasolburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Soweto to Sasolburg? +
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 Sasolburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R136.40 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R137.05 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R151.95 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R153.18 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Sasolburg? +
Yes. There are 8 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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 Sasolburg
Western Bypass
From Soweto To Sasolburg
: Vanderbijlpark
From Soweto To Sasolburg
Vereeniging
From Soweto To Sasolburg
Jan Haak
From Soweto To Sasolburg

Route Locations

Start area
Soweto
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Sasolburg
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 Vereeniging Similar distance
About 53.5 km Difference: 28.0 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 100.2 km Difference: 18.7 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 99.3 km Difference: 17.8 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
About 53.9 km Difference: 27.6 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
About 27.3 km Difference: 54.1 km

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