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Distance from Worcester to Soweto N1

Worcester to Soweto N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,287.9 km in roughly 13 hrs 55 min.

N Worcester → Soweto N1
Road distance
1,287.9 km
M70
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
Start point
Russell Street
End point
Isigwe Street
Return: 51 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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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
47° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
227° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.6462, 19.4459
End coords Destination point
-26.2228, 27.8900
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

1,287.9 km 13 hrs 55 min
Start Worcester
Finish Soweto N1
Map key
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
Routes ↩ Soweto N1 → Worcester Worcester to Johannesburg Worcester to Pretoria Worcester to Cape Town Worcester to Durban Johannesburg to Soweto N1 Pretoria to Soweto N1 Cape Town to Soweto N1
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
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
92.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
214.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
69.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Soweto N1
06:33 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 40 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,383.49
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R25.76
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R257.58
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,666.83
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Worcester Start: Russell Street -33.64624, 19.44593
Midpoint
644.3 km
Total: 1,287.9 km
Midpoint 644.3 km
1,287.9 km 13 hrs 55 min
Destination Soweto N1 End: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,287.9 km
Return-cycle span 2,575.8 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 55 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 N1

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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 N1
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Soweto N1
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 N1
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Soweto N1
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Soweto N1
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Soweto N1
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Soweto N1
3
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Questions 9
How far is Worcester from Soweto N1? +
Worcester is about 1,287.9 km from Soweto N1 by road.
How long does it take from Worcester to Soweto N1? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Worcester to Soweto N1 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 N1? +
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 N1? +
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 N1? +
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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Towns along the route

: Johannesburg
From Worcester To Soweto N1
Western Bypass
From Worcester To Soweto N1
: Soweto
From Worcester To Soweto N1
Booysens
From Worcester To Soweto N1
Hekroodt Circle
From Worcester To Soweto N1

Route Locations

Start area
Worcester
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Soweto N1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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