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Distance from Soweto to Vanrhynsdorp

N Soweto → Vanrhynsdorp
Road distance
1,223.6 km
Highway dominant · N12
Soweto to Vanrhynsdorp is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,223.6 km in roughly 15 hrs 18 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,072.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
45
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 18 min
Start point
Isigwe Street
End point
Church Street
Return: 30 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
918 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,462.29
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,471.98
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,459.64
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,577.69
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,248.85
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,261.64
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,245.36
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,401.12
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R4,274.80
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R4,291.63
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R4,270.22
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,475.16
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
234° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
54° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2228, 27.8900
End coords Destination point
-31.6089, 18.7417
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 10 °C Soweto Clear Sky View Forecast → 12 °C Vanrhynsdorp Cloudy View Forecast →
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Soweto → Vanrhynsdorp
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Car
1,223.6 km
15 hrs 18 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,223.6 km
~18 hrs 49 min
65 km/h avg
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1,223.6 km 15 hrs 18 min
Start Soweto
Finish Vanrhynsdorp
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  1. Directions from Soweto to Vanrhynsdorp via N12
    National highway N12
  2. Head on Isigwe Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Vincent Road
    0.9 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork onto Vincent Road
    0.1 km
  6. Continue straight onto Mmila Road
    0.9 km
  7. Turn left onto Elias Motsoaledi Road
    3.7 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork onto Elias Motsoaledi Road
    0.1 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork onto Chris Hani Road
    0.6 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork onto Chris Hani Road
    0.0 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Chris Hani Road
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Chris Hani Road
    0.5 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork onto Chris Hani Road
    0.0 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Chris Hani Road
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Chris Hani Road
    4.0 km
  16. Turn left onto Abu Baker Asvat Drive
    1.0 km
  17. Take the ramp right towards N12
    0.6 km
  18. Merge slight right
    1.7 km
  19. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  20. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  21. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  22. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  23. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    56.3 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  25. Continue
    299.4 km
  26. Turn left onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  27. Continue straight onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  28. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  29. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  30. Turn right onto Bishops
    0.8 km
  31. Continue straight onto Memorial Street
    3.1 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  33. Continue onto Memorial Street
    1.1 km
  34. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  35. Continue
    245.3 km
  36. Turn right
    146.3 km
  37. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.0 km
  38. Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Street
    6.7 km
  39. Continue straight
    214.8 km
  40. Continue straight
    21.5 km
  41. At the end of the road, turn left onto Station Road
    0.1 km
  42. Turn right onto Hofmeyer Street
    0.2 km
  43. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.8 km
  44. Turn right onto Hoop Street
    118.5 km
  45. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.1 km
  46. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
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
Routes ↩ Vanrhynsdorp → Soweto Soweto to Johannesburg Soweto to Pretoria Soweto to Cape Town Soweto to Durban Johannesburg to Vanrhynsdorp Pretoria to Vanrhynsdorp Cape Town to Vanrhynsdorp
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
611.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 39 min • 7 hrs 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
88.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
203.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
66.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Vanrhynsdorp
07:42 – 17:48
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:45
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,114.47
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R24.47
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R244.71
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,383.65
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (37)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto Start: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint
611.8 km
Total: 1,223.6 km
Midpoint 611.8 km
1,223.6 km 15 hrs 18 min
Destination Vanrhynsdorp End: Church Street -31.60889, 18.74167

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,223.6 km
Return-cycle span 2,447.1 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 45
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 611.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -29.80157, 23.89496
End -31.60889, 18.74167
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Questions 9
How far is Soweto from Vanrhynsdorp? +
Soweto is about 1,223.6 km from Vanrhynsdorp by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to Vanrhynsdorp? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Vanrhynsdorp in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Soweto to Vanrhynsdorp? +
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 Vanrhynsdorp? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,462.29 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,471.98 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,459.64 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,577.69 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Vanrhynsdorp? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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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