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Distance from Van Onselen Circle to Soweto N2

Van Onselen Circle to Soweto N2 is a short everyday drive, covering about 1.5 km in roughly 2 min.

N Van Onselen Circle → Soweto N2
Road distance
1.5 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
4
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 min
Start point
Van Onselen Circle
End point
Isigwe Street
Return: 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
36.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
2 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2.88
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5.01
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
150° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
330° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2135, 27.8841
End coords Destination point
-26.2228, 27.8900
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1.5 km 2 min
Start Van Onselen Circle
Finish Soweto N2
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Van Onselen Circle
    0.5 km
  2. Keep slight left at the fork onto Forbes Road
    1.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  4. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
0.8 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 min • 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
0.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Soweto N2
06:32 – 17:38
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 11 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6.41
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.03
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R0.31
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6.75
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Van Onselen Circle Start: Van Onselen Circle -26.21353, 27.88412
Midpoint
0.8 km
Total: 1.5 km
Midpoint 0.8 km
1.5 km 2 min
Destination Soweto N2 End: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 1.5 km
Return-cycle span 3.1 km
Traversal time 2 min
Maneuver count 4
Maneuver density 260.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 0.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.21353, 27.88412
Midpoint -26.21759, 27.88564
End -26.22278, 27.89000
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Soweto N2
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Soweto N2
6
  • PEP
    Soweto, 1852, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Mohajana Street, Soweto, 1723, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Chris Hani Road, Soweto, 1862
  • PEP
    Chris Hani Road, Johannesburg, 1809, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Bolani Road, Soweto, 1808
  • Pep
    Mtambo Street, Dlamini Soweto
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Soweto N2
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Soweto N2
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Soweto N2
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Soweto N2
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Soweto N2
3
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Questions 8
How far is Van Onselen Circle from Soweto N2? +
Van Onselen Circle is about 1.5 km from Soweto N2 by road.
How long does it take from Van Onselen Circle to Soweto N2? +
The drive usually takes about 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Van Onselen Circle to Soweto N2 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Van Onselen Circle to Soweto N2? +
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 Van Onselen Circle to Soweto N2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2.57 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2.58 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2.86 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2.88 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Van Onselen Circle to Soweto N2? +
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Van Onselen Circle, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Soweto N2, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

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