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Distance from Worcester to Soweto

Worcester to Soweto is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,287.9 km in roughly 13 hrs 55 min.

N Worcester → Soweto
Road distance
1287.9 km
800.3 mi • 695.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,158.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 55 min
Return: 27 hrs 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
835 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
15 hrs 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,155.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,166.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,401.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,421.18
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,844.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,858.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,168.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,194.61
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,743.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,760.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,169.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,203.43
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Soweto
15.1°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
13.7°C
Day range High / low
H 18° • L 12°
Rain chance Today's probability
51%
Wind 10m wind speed
11 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Route

Route overview

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Start, destination and route line.

1287.9 km 836 min
Start Worcester
Finish Soweto
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Russell Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Baring Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto High Street
    3.1 km
  4. Turn right
    353.1 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  6. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  7. Continue straight
    917.4 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
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R426.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
644.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 57 min • 6 hrs 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Worcester → Soweto
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Worcester
Destination area Arrival
Soweto
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Worcester → Soweto
Worcester Origin postcode
Not available
Soweto Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
915.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
994.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,011.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Soweto → Worcester
Worcester ↔ Soweto
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Worcester -33.64624, 19.44593
Midpoint
644.3 km
Total: 1287.9 km
Midpoint 644.3 km
1287.9 km 836 min
Destination Soweto -26.22278, 27.89000

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1287.9 km
Return-cycle span 2575.8 km
Traversal time 836 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 1.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 644.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.64624, 19.44593
Midpoint -30.85740, 24.88708
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 9
How far is Worcester from Soweto? +
Worcester is about 1287.9 km from Soweto by road.
How long does it take from Worcester to Soweto? +
The drive usually takes about 836 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Worcester to Soweto 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 Worcester 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 Worcester to Soweto? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,155.97 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,166.17 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,401.71 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,421.18 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Worcester to Soweto? +
Yes. There are 11 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. 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
Worcester
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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