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Distance from Soweto to Wemmershoek Pad

Soweto to Wemmershoek Pad is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,344.5 km in roughly 13 hrs 13 min.

N Soweto → Wemmershoek Pad
Road distance
1344.5 km
M70 N1 N12 N9 R101 R301 R58 R60
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,200.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 13 min
Start point
Isigwe Street
Return: 26 hrs 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
793 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
101.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,250.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,261.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,507.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,527.63
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,969.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,983.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,308.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,335.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,907.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,926.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,352.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,388.24
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
223° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
43° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2228, 27.8900
End coords Destination point
-33.8048, 18.9942
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1344.5 km 794 min
Start Soweto
Finish Wemmershoek Pad
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head northeast 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. Turn right onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.5 km
  5. Turn right onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  6. Turn slight left onto Hennessy Street
    0.0 km
  7. Turn right onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road, M70
    2.3 km
  8. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Soweto Highway, M70
    0.0 km
  9. Continue straight onto Soweto Highway, M70
    3.7 km
  10. Keep right
    7.8 km
  11. Keep right onto N1
    405.7 km
  12. Continue straight onto N1
    195.9 km
  13. Keep left
    0.4 km
  14. Keep right
    0.0 km
  15. Turn right onto Station Road, R58
    0.3 km
  16. Turn right
    0.2 km
  17. Turn slight left onto N1
    2.3 km
  18. Keep left
    1.2 km
  19. Turn sharp right onto N9
    0.0 km
  20. Keep left
    1.0 km
  21. Continue straight onto N1
    310.7 km
  22. Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Donkin Street, N1, N12
    0.1 km
  23. Continue straight onto Donkin Street, N1, N12
    352.7 km
  24. Keep right
    0.2 km
  25. Turn left onto High Street, R60
    0.0 km
  26. Turn right onto N1
    24.5 km
  27. Keep left
    0.3 km
  28. Turn sharp right onto R101
    0.0 km
  29. Turn left onto N1
    27.1 km
  30. Keep left
    0.4 km
  31. Keep right
    0.0 km
  32. Turn left onto Wemmershoek Road, R301
    5.4 km
  33. Arrive at Wemmershoek Road, R301, straight ahead
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R590.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 15 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.
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
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
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
Routes ↩ Wemmershoek Pad → Soweto Soweto to Johannesburg Soweto to Pretoria Soweto to Cape Town Soweto to Durban Johannesburg to Wemmershoek Pad Pretoria to Wemmershoek Pad Cape Town to Wemmershoek Pad
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
672.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 36 min • 6 hrs 36 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
96.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
223.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
72.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Wemmershoek Pad
07:18 – 18:03
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 44 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 2 min
SunriseDawn break
07:18
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,620.17
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R26.89
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R268.91
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,915.97
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto Start: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint
672.3 km
Total: 1344.5 km
Midpoint 672.3 km
1344.5 km 794 min
Destination Wemmershoek Pad -33.80484, 18.99420

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1344.5 km
Return-cycle span 2689 km
Traversal time 794 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 672.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -30.96836, 24.64033
End -33.80484, 18.99420
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Wemmershoek Pad
1
  • PEP
    Cape Town, 7646, Western Cape
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Wemmershoek Pad
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Wemmershoek Pad
3
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Questions 9
How far is Soweto from Wemmershoek Pad? +
Soweto is about 1344.5 km from Wemmershoek Pad by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to Wemmershoek Pad? +
The drive usually takes about 794 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Wemmershoek Pad 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 Wemmershoek Pad? +
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 Wemmershoek Pad? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,250.76 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,261.41 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,507.30 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,527.63 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Wemmershoek Pad? +
Yes. There are 15 tollgates 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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Route Locations

Start area
Soweto
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Wemmershoek Pad, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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