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Distance from Soweto to Selby

Soweto to Selby is a short everyday drive, covering about 18.8 km in roughly 21 min.

N Soweto → Selby
Road distance
18.8 km
11.7 mi • 10.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
14.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
21 min
Return: 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
21 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
52.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R31.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R31.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R35.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R35.40
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R41.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R41.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R46.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R46.70
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R54.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R54.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R60.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R61.45
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Selby
13.2°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
11.1°C
Day range High / low
H 14° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
95%
Wind 10m wind speed
13 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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18.8 km 21 min
Start Soweto
Finish Selby
Map key
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 1st exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    5.5 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Nasrec Road
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Nasrec Road
    1.7 km
  11. Turn right onto Main Reef Road
    5.0 km
  12. Turn left onto Miriam Makeba Street
    0.7 km
  13. Take the ramp straight towards M1: Durban
    0.1 km
  14. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  15. Merge slight right
    1.0 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2: Durban
    0.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
9.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 min • 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Soweto → Selby
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Soweto
Destination area Arrival
Selby, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Soweto → Selby
Soweto Origin postcode
Not available
Selby 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 Overlapping province
1.1 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
8.5 km
Pretoria to Centurion Overlapping province
5.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Selby → Soweto
Soweto ↔ Selby
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
9.4 km
Total: 18.8 km
Midpoint 9.4 km
18.8 km 21 min
Destination Selby -26.21004, 28.03085

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 18.8 km
Return-cycle span 37.7 km
Traversal time 21 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 90.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 9.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -26.22073, 27.97496
End -26.21004, 28.03085
Destination services

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 4 nearby matches around Selby
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Selby
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
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Questions 8
How far is Soweto from Selby? +
Soweto is about 18.8 km from Selby by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to Selby? +
The drive usually takes about 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Selby in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Soweto to Selby? +
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 Selby? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R31.52 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R31.67 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R35.11 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R35.40 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Selby? +
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 Selby
: Durban
From Soweto To Selby
Bloemfontein
From Soweto To Selby
Roodepoort
From Soweto To Selby

Route Locations

Start area
Soweto
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Selby, Gauteng
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 Overlapping province
About 19.9 km Difference: 1.1 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
About 27.3 km Difference: 8.5 km
Pretoria to Centurion Overlapping province
About 13.2 km Difference: 5.6 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
About 29.8 km Difference: 11.0 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
About 53.5 km Difference: 34.7 km

Reverse route and related trips

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