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Distance from Colbyn to Soweto

Colbyn to Soweto is a practical regional trip, covering about 81.8 km in roughly 1 hr 3 min.

N Colbyn → Soweto
Road distance
81.8 km
50.8 mi • 44.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
64.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 3 min
Return: 2 hrs 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 3 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R136.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R137.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R152.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R153.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R180.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R181.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R201.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R202.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R237.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R238.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R264.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R266.88
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 3 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 18 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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81.8 km 1 hr 3 min
Start Colbyn
Finish Soweto
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Amos Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn sharp right onto Gordon Road
    1.2 km
  3. Continue straight onto Jan Shoba Street
    2.4 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Middel Street
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Middel Street
    1.1 km
  6. Continue straight onto George Storrar Drive
    2.6 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Fountains Circle
    0.0 km
  8. Continue slight right onto Fountains Circle
    0.1 km
  9. Turn right onto Christina de Wit Avenue towards M7: Proclamation Hill
    1.1 km
  10. Turn right onto Eeufees Road
    0.1 km
  11. Take the ramp left
    0.8 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    30.3 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Roodepoort
    1.5 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    31.2 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Soweto
    0.6 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.5 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    0.1 km
  19. Continue onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    2.2 km
  20. Turn slight left onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn left onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.5 km
  22. Turn left onto Sanders Road
    0.7 km
  23. Turn right onto Forbes Road
    0.1 km
  24. Turn left onto Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
41.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
31 min • 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Colbyn → Soweto
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Colbyn
Destination area Arrival
Soweto
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Colbyn → Soweto
Colbyn Origin postcode
Not available
Soweto Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Rustenburg
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
17.5 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
18.4 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
28.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Soweto → Colbyn
Colbyn ↔ Soweto
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Colbyn -25.73998, 28.24367
Midpoint
41.0 km
Total: 81.8 km
Midpoint 41.0 km
81.8 km 1 hr 3 min
Destination Soweto -26.22278, 27.89000

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 81.8 km
Return-cycle span 163.5 km
Traversal time 1 hr 3 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 30.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 41.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.73998, 28.24367
Midpoint -26.04842, 28.09665
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
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Questions 8
How far is Colbyn from Soweto? +
Colbyn is about 81.8 km from Soweto by road.
How long does it take from Colbyn to Soweto? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Colbyn to Soweto in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Colbyn 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 Colbyn to Soweto? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R136.88 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R137.53 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R152.49 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R153.72 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Colbyn to Soweto? +
Yes. There are 11 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

Fountains Circle
From Colbyn To Soweto
: Proclamation Hill
From Colbyn To Soweto
Centurion
From Colbyn To Soweto
: Germiston
From Colbyn To Soweto
Durban
From Colbyn To Soweto
Roodepoort
From Colbyn To Soweto
Bloemfontein
From Colbyn To Soweto
Western Bypass
From Colbyn To Soweto
: Soweto
From Colbyn To Soweto
Riverlea
From Colbyn To Soweto

Route Locations

Start area
Colbyn
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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Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 99.3 km Difference: 17.5 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 100.2 km Difference: 18.4 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
About 53.5 km Difference: 28.2 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
About 53.9 km Difference: 27.9 km
Pretoria to Midrand Similar distance
About 29.8 km Difference: 52.0 km

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