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Distance from Soweto to Stateway

N Soweto → Stateway
Road distance
256.5 km
N1 R34
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
227.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 58 min
Start point
Isigwe Street
End point
Stateway
Return: 5 hrs 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
178 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R489.83
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R491.86
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R596.59
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R600.29
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R646.31
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R648.99
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R787.17
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R792.04
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R850.40
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R853.93
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,035.75
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,042.16
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
211° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
31° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2228, 27.8900
End coords Destination point
-27.9747, 26.7043
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Soweto to Stateway is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 256.5 km in roughly 2 hrs 58 min.
Travel modes
Soweto → Stateway
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Car
256.5 km
2 hrs 58 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
256.5 km
~3 hrs 56 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
257 km
↑ 28 min faster
Flight time
30 min
With airport
~2 hrs 30 min
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256.5 km 179 min
Start Soweto
Finish Stateway
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    173.5 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight right towards R34: Odendaalsrus
    0.7 km
  13. Continue straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    54.2 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    4.7 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Tempest Road
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Tempest Road
    1.5 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Tempest Road
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto Tempest Road
    1.0 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Tempest Road
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Tempest Road
    0.8 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Tempest Road
    0.1 km
  22. Continue onto Tempest Road
    0.3 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Tempest Road
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto Tempest Road
    0.6 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  26. Continue onto Stateway
    2.7 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 10 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.
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
Routes ↩ Stateway → Soweto Soweto to Johannesburg Soweto to Pretoria Soweto to Cape Town Soweto to Durban Johannesburg to Stateway Pretoria to Stateway Cape Town to Stateway
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
128.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 29 min • 1 hr 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
42.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Stateway
06:45 – 17:33
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 38 min
SunriseDawn break
06:45
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,072.30
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.13
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R51.31
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,128.74
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (42)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
7
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto Start: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint
128.5 km
Total: 256.5 km
Midpoint 128.5 km
256.5 km 179 min
Destination Stateway End: Stateway -27.97468, 26.70431

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 256.5 km
Return-cycle span 513 km
Traversal time 179 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 10.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 128.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -27.20383, 27.49948
End -27.97468, 26.70431
Destination services

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Service groups 5
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Stateway
4
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Stateway
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Stateway
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Stateway
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Stateway
2
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Questions 9
How far is Soweto from Stateway? +
Soweto is about 256.5 km from Stateway by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to Stateway? +
The drive usually takes about 179 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Stateway in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Soweto to Stateway? +
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 Stateway? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R489.83 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R491.86 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R596.59 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R600.29 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Stateway? +
Yes. There are 10 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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Route Locations

Start area
Soweto
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Stateway, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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