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Distance from Cleveland to Soweto

Cleveland to Soweto is a short everyday drive, covering about 25.3 km in roughly 26 min.

N Cleveland → Soweto
Road distance
25.3 km
15.7 mi • 13.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
22.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
26 min
Return: 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
26 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
58.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R42.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R42.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R47.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R47.51
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R55.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R56.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R62.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R62.68
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R73.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R73.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R81.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R82.47
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Soweto
14.7°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
14.7°C
Day range High / low
H 19° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
78%
Wind 10m wind speed
8 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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25.3 km 26 min
Start Cleveland
Finish Soweto
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Cleveland Road
    0.5 km
  2. Turn right towards M2
    0.4 km
  3. Merge slight right
    9.8 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork towards R41: Roodepoort
    0.1 km
  5. Go straight onto Main Reef Road
    2.7 km
  6. Turn left onto Nasrec Road
    1.7 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  8. Continue
    5.5 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    2.2 km
  11. Turn slight left onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.5 km
  13. Turn left onto Sanders Road
    0.7 km
  14. Turn right onto Forbes Road
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left onto Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
12.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
13 min • 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cleveland → Soweto
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cleveland, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Soweto
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cleveland → Soweto
Cleveland Origin postcode
Not available
Soweto Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Benoni
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
2.1 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
5.4 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
4.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Soweto → Cleveland
Cleveland ↔ Soweto
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cleveland -26.20865, 28.11846
Midpoint
12.6 km
Total: 25.3 km
Midpoint 12.6 km
25.3 km 26 min
Destination Soweto -26.22278, 27.89000

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 25.3 km
Return-cycle span 50.5 km
Traversal time 26 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 63.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 12.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20865, 28.11846
Midpoint -26.21205, 27.99711
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

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Questions 8
How far is Cleveland from Soweto? +
Cleveland is about 25.3 km from Soweto by road.
How long does it take from Cleveland to Soweto? +
The drive usually takes about 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cleveland to Soweto in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cleveland 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 Cleveland to Soweto? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R42.30 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R42.50 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R47.12 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R47.51 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cleveland to Soweto? +
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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Towns along the route

: Roodepoort
From Cleveland To Soweto
Hekroodt Circle
From Cleveland To Soweto

Route Locations

Start area
Cleveland, Gauteng
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

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

Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
About 27.3 km Difference: 2.1 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
About 19.9 km Difference: 5.4 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
About 29.8 km Difference: 4.5 km
Pretoria to Centurion Overlapping province
About 13.2 km Difference: 12.0 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
About 53.5 km Difference: 28.3 km

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