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Distance from Vredefort to Soweto

Vredefort to Soweto is a practical regional trip, covering about 120.7 km in roughly 1 hr 34 min.

N Vredefort → Soweto
Road distance
120.7 km
75.0 mi • 65.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
101.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 34 min
Return: 3 hrs 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 34 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R202.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R203.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R225.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R226.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R266.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R267.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R296.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R299.38
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R350.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R352.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R390.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R393.92
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 34 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 49 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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120.7 km 1 hr 34 min
Start Vredefort
Finish Soweto
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Start point
Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Hoog Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Oranje Street
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    1.7 km
  4. Continue straight
    14.0 km
  5. Turn left onto Loop Street
    18.6 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N1: Johannesburg
    0.6 km
  7. Merge slight right
    73.3 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork onto Western Bypass
    3.5 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M70: Soweto
    0.5 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards M70: Soweto
    0.4 km
  11. Go straight onto Soweto Highway
    3.1 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    2.2 km
  14. Turn slight left onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn left onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.5 km
  16. Turn left onto Sanders Road
    0.7 km
  17. Turn right onto Forbes Road
    0.1 km
  18. Turn left onto Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 10 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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
60.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
47 min • 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Vredefort → Soweto
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Vredefort
Destination area Arrival
Soweto
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Vredefort → Soweto
Vredefort Origin postcode
Not available
Soweto Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Rustenburg
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
20.5 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
21.4 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
14.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Soweto → Vredefort
Vredefort ↔ Soweto
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Vredefort -27.00500, 27.36556
Midpoint
60.4 km
Total: 120.7 km
Midpoint 60.4 km
120.7 km 1 hr 34 min
Destination Soweto -26.22278, 27.89000

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 120.7 km
Return-cycle span 241.4 km
Traversal time 1 hr 34 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 15.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 60.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.00500, 27.36556
Midpoint -26.64454, 27.74850
End -26.22278, 27.89000
Destination services

Available in Soweto

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Soweto
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Soweto
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
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Soweto
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Soweto
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Soweto
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Soweto
3
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 8
How far is Vredefort from Soweto? +
Vredefort is about 120.7 km from Soweto by road.
How long does it take from Vredefort to Soweto? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Vredefort to Soweto in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Vredefort 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 Vredefort to Soweto? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R202.04 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R203.00 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R225.07 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R226.90 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Vredefort to Soweto? +
Yes. There are 10 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

: Johannesburg
From Vredefort To Soweto
Western Bypass
From Vredefort To Soweto
: Soweto
From Vredefort To Soweto
Booysens
From Vredefort To Soweto
Hekroodt Circle
From Vredefort To Soweto

Route Locations

Start area
Vredefort
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Soweto
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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