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Distance from Soweto to Transvaal

Soweto to Transvaal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 455.7 km in roughly 5 hrs 28 min.

N Soweto → Transvaal
Road distance
455.7 km
283.1 mi • 246.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
411.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 28 min
Return: 10 hrs 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 28 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R762.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R766.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R849.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R856.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,006.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,011.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,121.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,130.26
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,324.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,330.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,475.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,487.19
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 28 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 43 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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455.7 km 5 hrs 28 min
Start Soweto
Finish Transvaal
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Isigwe Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Vincent Road
    0.9 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork onto Vincent Road
    0.1 km
  5. Continue straight onto Mmila Road
    0.9 km
  6. Turn left onto Elias Motsoaledi Road
    3.7 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork onto Elias Motsoaledi Road
    0.1 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork onto Chris Hani Road
    0.6 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork onto Chris Hani Road
    0.0 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Chris Hani Road
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Chris Hani Road
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork onto Chris Hani Road
    0.0 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Chris Hani Road
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Chris Hani Road
    4.0 km
  15. Turn left onto Abu Baker Asvat Drive
    1.0 km
  16. Take the ramp right towards N12
    0.6 km
  17. Merge slight right
    1.7 km
  18. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  19. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  20. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  21. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  22. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    56.3 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    294.7 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N12
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N12 N12 N12 N12
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
227.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 44 min • 2 hrs 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Soweto → Transvaal
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Soweto
Destination area Arrival
Transvaal, Northern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Soweto → Transvaal
Soweto Origin postcode
Not available
Transvaal Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
162.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
83.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
179.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Transvaal → Soweto
Soweto ↔ Transvaal
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Soweto -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint
227.9 km
Total: 455.7 km
Midpoint 227.9 km
455.7 km 5 hrs 28 min
Destination Transvaal -28.69137, 24.77837

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 455.7 km
Return-cycle span 911.3 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 28 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 5.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 227.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -27.17899, 26.00633
End -28.69137, 24.77837
Destination services

Available in Transvaal

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 4
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Transvaal
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Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Transvaal
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Transvaal
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Transvaal
6
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Questions 9
How far is Soweto from Transvaal? +
Soweto is about 455.7 km from Transvaal by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to Transvaal? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Transvaal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Soweto to Transvaal? +
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 Transvaal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R762.79 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R766.40 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R849.73 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R856.62 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Transvaal? +
No tollgates are 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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Route Locations

Start area
Soweto
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Transvaal, Northern Cape
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 Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 162.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 83.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 179.3 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 312.8 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 294.2 km

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