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Distance from Soweto to Violin Close

Soweto to Violin Close is a practical regional trip, covering about 60.6 km in roughly 47 min.

N Soweto → Violin Close
Road distance
60.6 km
N1 R101
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
47.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
47 min
Start point
Isigwe Street
End point
Violin Close
Return: 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
47 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R101.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R101.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R112.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R113.89
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R133.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R134.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R149.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R150.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R176.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R176.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R196.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R197.73
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
36° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
216° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2228, 27.8900
End coords Destination point
-25.8772, 28.1638
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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60.6 km 47 min
Start Soweto
Finish Violin Close
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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 1st exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    3.0 km
  9. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    30.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  12. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    15.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R101: Centurion
    1.0 km
  14. Go straight onto Old Johannesburg Road
    2.9 km
  15. Turn right onto Lenchen Avenue
    0.2 km
  16. Turn right onto Violin Close
    0.1 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Violin Close
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto Violin Close
    0.0 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Violin Close → Soweto Soweto to Johannesburg Soweto to Pretoria Soweto to Cape Town Soweto to Durban Johannesburg to Violin Close Pretoria to Violin Close Cape Town to Violin Close
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
30.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
23 min • 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
4.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
10.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Violin Close
06:30 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 7 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R253.23
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.21
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R12.12
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R266.56
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto Start: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint
30.3 km
Total: 60.6 km
Midpoint 30.3 km
60.6 km 47 min
Destination Violin Close End: Violin Close -25.87721, 28.16382

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 60.6 km
Return-cycle span 121.2 km
Traversal time 47 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 31.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 30.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -26.04451, 28.00326
End -25.87721, 28.16382
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Violin Close
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Violin Close
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Violin Close
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Violin Close
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Violin Close
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Violin Close
3
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Questions 8
How far is Soweto from Violin Close? +
Soweto is about 60.6 km from Violin Close by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to Violin Close? +
The drive usually takes about 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Violin Close in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Soweto to Violin Close? +
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 Violin Close? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R101.41 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R101.89 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R112.97 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R113.89 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Violin Close? +
Yes. There are 11 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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 Violin Close
: Pretoria
From Soweto To Violin Close
Western Bypass
From Soweto To Violin Close
Polokwane
From Soweto To Violin Close
: Centurion
From Soweto To Violin Close

Route Locations

Start area
Soweto
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Violin Close, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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