Distance from Sul to Soweto

N Sul → Soweto

Road distance

536.4 km

Metro routes · M70 / N1

Sul to Soweto is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 536.4 km in roughly 6 hrs 35 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

406.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.32×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 35 min

End point

Isigwe Street

Return: 11 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

395 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

81.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 20 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R1,024.31

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R1,028.56

See more fuel details from Sul to Soweto

🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

45° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

225° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-28.8166, 24.9916

End coords Destination point

-26.2228, 27.8900

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 21 °C Sul Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 19 °C Soweto Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Sul → Soweto

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Car

536.4 km

6 hrs 35 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

536.4 km

~8 hrs 15 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 5 hrs 31 min faster · Search →

Nearby places

Places in Soweto

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services in and around Sul and Soweto.

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Schools & education 0.5 km

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Sul

Finish Soweto

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions

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Directions from Sul to Soweto via N1

National highway N1

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Directions from Sul to Soweto via M70

Metro arterial route M70

2 route directions identified on this trip

Start your journey

8.2 km
Continue slight right

6.2 km
Turn left onto Nathan Street

125.5 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad

0.6 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

384.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Western Bypass

3.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M70: Soweto

0.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M70: Soweto

0.4 km
Go straight onto Soweto Highway

3.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road

0.1 km
Continue onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road

2.2 km
Turn slight left onto Sanders Road

0.8 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Hekroodt Circle

0.5 km
Turn left onto Sanders Road

0.7 km
Turn right onto Forbes Road

0.1 km
Turn left onto Isigwe Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 11

Known total R426.50

Main toll road N1

This route includes 11 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.

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

e-Toll Stork

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

268.5 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 17 min • 3 hrs 17 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

38.6 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

89.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

29.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

75.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Soweto

06:44 – 17:25

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 41 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

6 hrs 47 min

SunriseDawn break

06:44

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,242.34

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R10.73

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R107.29

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,360.36

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (13)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Sul -28.81662, 24.99164

Midpoint

268.5 km

Total: 536.4 km

Midpoint 268.5 km

536.4 km 6 hrs 35 min

Destination Soweto End: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 536.4 km

Return-cycle span 1,072.9 km

Traversal time 6 hrs 35 min

Maneuver count 17

Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 268.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.81662, 24.99164

Midpoint -28.37021, 27.05186

End -26.22278, 27.89000

Destination brief

Travelling to Soweto

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Historic township and cultural district

Standout History, identity and lived urban culture

Best for Who this destination suits

History and culture Guided tours Urban experience Day trip from Joburg

Arrival What to expect on arrival

Vilakazi Street, Orlando West and other parts of Soweto serve different trip purposes, so a named stop or exact venue is better than routing to Soweto alone.

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Use Soweto for cultural touring, heritage travel and guided urban experiences tied to the wider Johannesburg trip.

Destination facts Quick reference details

Soweto Tourism represents a large network of local tourism businesses

The area is best experienced through named sites and neighbourhood-level planning

It carries strong heritage and community-based tourism value

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Sul from Soweto? +

Sul is about 536.4 km from Soweto by road.

How long does it take from Sul to Soweto? +

The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Sul to Soweto in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Sul to Soweto? +

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 Sul to Soweto? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,024.31 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,028.56 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,247.56 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,255.28 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Sul to Soweto? +

Yes. There are 11 tollgates 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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Towns along the route

: Kroonstad

From Sul To Soweto

Maseru

From Sul To Soweto

Western Bypass

From Sul To Soweto

: Soweto

From Sul To Soweto

Booysens

From Sul To Soweto

Hekroodt Circle

From Sul To Soweto

Route Locations

Start area

Sul

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Soweto

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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Distance from Sul to Soweto

Places in Soweto

Empumalanga Primary School

Region D Municipal Offices Meadowlands City Of Johannesburg

Shoprite

Maggie's Day Care

Ndofaya

Quickshop

PEP

Lamula Jubilee

Ubuntu Day Care

SowetoBtc

Sechaba Day Care

KKS Tuck Shop

Kelokitso Community Farm

Vuyani Pre-School

Ebony & Ivory Creche

Dzata Primary School

Phenyo SpaTherapy & Wellness

Fiat Supermarket

Madiba Trading Store

Quickshop

Opengate Supermarket

Shoprite

Pikitup Depot (Emagandagandeni)

Municipal Office

PEP

Shell Select

Tiger Wheel & Tyre

Maponya Mall

Woolworths

PEP

Klipvalley Road Bus Station (T1 T2 T3)

Home Affairs Maponya Mall

Shell Select

Noordgesig Bus Station (C1 T1 T2)

Lakeview Bus Station (C2 T1 T2 T3 F3 F5 F10)

Noordgesig Extension Bus Station (C6 T3)

Woolworths

Thokoza Park Bus Station Terminus (C2 F1 F2 F9 T1 T2 T3)

Shell Select

Shell Select

Pep

Liquor Man

Bara Mall

PEP

Norman's Tavern (A bazini)

Builders Trade Depot

Goldwagen

BP Express

Mponeng Promotion and Distribution

ABDEEES DIGITALS

Standard Bank

Nedbank

African Bank

Capitec Bank

Bara Taxi Rank

Diepkloof

Diepkloof Bus Station (T1 C1)

Shell

Shell

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