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Distance from Soweto to Sid

N Soweto → Sid
Road distance
537.2 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N8
Soweto to Sid is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 537.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 36 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
406.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 36 min
Start point
Isigwe Street
Return: 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
396 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,025.83
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,030.09
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,249.41
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,257.14
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,353.53
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,359.14
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,648.53
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,658.73
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,780.96
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,788.34
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,169.11
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,182.54
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
224° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
44° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2228, 27.8900
End coords Destination point
-28.8166, 24.9916
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 10 °C Soweto Clear Sky View Forecast → 11 °C Sid Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Soweto → Sid
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Car
537.2 km
6 hrs 36 min
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Two-wheeler
537.2 km
~8 hrs 15 min
65 km/h avg
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537 km
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537.2 km 6 hrs 36 min
Start Soweto
Finish Sid
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Directions from Soweto to Sid via N1 and N8
National highway route N1 N8
  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
    380.7 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  13. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Road towards N8: Kimberley
    0.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    125.5 km
  15. Turn right
    6.2 km
  16. Turn slight left
    7.5 km
  17. Turn slight right
    0.6 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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
268.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 18 min • 3 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
38.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
89.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sid
07:00 – 17:32
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 31 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 24 min
SunriseDawn break
07:00
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,245.67
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.74
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R107.45
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,363.86
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
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
268.9 km
Total: 537.2 km
Midpoint 268.9 km
537.2 km 6 hrs 36 min
Destination Sid -28.81662, 24.99164

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 537.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,074.5 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 268.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -28.36858, 27.05269
End -28.81662, 24.99164
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How far is Soweto from Sid? +
Soweto is about 537.2 km from Sid by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to Sid? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Sid in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Soweto to Sid? +
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 Sid? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,025.83 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,030.09 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,249.41 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,257.14 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Sid? +
Yes. There are 11 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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Towns along the route

Hekroodt Circle
From Soweto To Sid
Western Bypass
From Soweto To Sid
Kimberley
From Soweto To Sid

Route Locations

Start area
Soweto
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Sid
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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