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Distance from Soweto to Waterpan

Soweto to Waterpan is a short everyday drive, covering about 31.2 km in roughly 32 min.

N Soweto → Waterpan
Road distance
31.2 km
N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
25.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
32 min
Start point
Isigwe Street
Return: 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
32 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
58.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R59.63
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R59.87
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R72.62
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R73.07
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R78.67
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R79.00
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R95.82
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R96.42
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R103.52
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R103.95
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R126.08
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R126.86
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
236° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
56° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2228, 27.8900
End coords Destination point
-26.3483, 27.6810
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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31.2 km 32 min
Start Soweto
Finish Waterpan
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Isigwe Street
    0.2 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
    15.5 km
  19. Turn left onto Da Gama Street
    0.2 km
  20. Turn left onto Road A
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right onto Uraan Avenue
    0.8 km
  22. Turn right
    0.1 km
  23. 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 ↩ Waterpan → Soweto Soweto to Johannesburg Soweto to Pretoria Soweto to Cape Town Soweto to Durban Johannesburg to Waterpan Pretoria to Waterpan Cape Town to Waterpan
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
15.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
16 min • 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
5.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Waterpan
06:37 – 17:33
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R130.53
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.62
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R6.25
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R137.40
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (22)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto Start: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint
15.6 km
Total: 31.2 km
Midpoint 15.6 km
31.2 km 32 min
Destination Waterpan -26.34829, 27.68104

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 31.2 km
Return-cycle span 62.5 km
Traversal time 32 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 73.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 15.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -26.29935, 27.81543
End -26.34829, 27.68104
Destination services

Available in Waterpan

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Service groups 2
Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Waterpan
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Waterpan
2
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Questions 8
How far is Soweto from Waterpan? +
Soweto is about 31.2 km from Waterpan by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to Waterpan? +
The drive usually takes about 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Waterpan in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Soweto to Waterpan? +
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 Waterpan? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R59.63 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R59.87 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R72.62 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R73.07 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Waterpan? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. 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
Waterpan
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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