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Distance from Groblersdal to Soweto

Groblersdal to Soweto is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 236.7 km in roughly 3 hrs 7 min.

N Groblersdal → Soweto
Road distance
236.7 km
147.1 mi • 127.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
190.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 7 min
Return: 6 hrs 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 7 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R396.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R398.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R441.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R444.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R522.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R525.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R582.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R587.11
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R687.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R691.15
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R766.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R772.52
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Soweto
14.6°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
14.4°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 15°
Rain chance Today's probability
48%
Wind 10m wind speed
10 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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Start, destination and route line.

236.7 km 3 hrs 7 min
Start Groblersdal
Finish Soweto
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Robertson Avenue
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Street
    3.8 km
  4. Turn left
    100.8 km
  5. Turn right towards N4: Pretoria
    0.7 km
  6. Merge slight right
    48.7 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4
    0.4 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.1 km
  9. Merge slight right
    18.7 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Roodepoort
    1.5 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    31.2 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Soweto
    0.6 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.5 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    2.2 km
  19. Turn slight left onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn left onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.5 km
  21. Turn left onto Sanders Road
    0.7 km
  22. Turn right onto Forbes Road
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left onto Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 25
Known total R256.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 25 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
118.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 33 min • 1 hr 33 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Groblersdal → Soweto
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Groblersdal
Destination area Arrival
Soweto
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Groblersdal → Soweto
Groblersdal Origin postcode
Not available
Soweto Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
39.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
56.4 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
82.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Soweto → Groblersdal
Groblersdal ↔ Soweto
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Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Groblersdal -25.16750, 29.39278
Midpoint
118.4 km
Total: 236.7 km
Midpoint 118.4 km
236.7 km 3 hrs 7 min
Destination Soweto -26.22278, 27.89000

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 236.7 km
Return-cycle span 473.4 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 7 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 10.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 118.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.16750, 29.39278
Midpoint -25.79924, 28.61607
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 Groblersdal from Soweto? +
Groblersdal is about 236.7 km from Soweto by road.
How long does it take from Groblersdal to Soweto? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Groblersdal to Soweto in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Groblersdal 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 Groblersdal to Soweto? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R396.23 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R398.10 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R441.39 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R444.97 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Groblersdal to Soweto? +
Yes. There are 25 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Pretoria
From Groblersdal To Soweto
: Johannesburg
From Groblersdal To Soweto
O. R.Tambo International
From Groblersdal To Soweto
: Germiston
From Groblersdal To Soweto
Durban
From Groblersdal To Soweto
Roodepoort
From Groblersdal To Soweto
Bloemfontein
From Groblersdal To Soweto
Western Bypass
From Groblersdal To Soweto
: Soweto
From Groblersdal To Soweto
Riverlea
From Groblersdal To Soweto

Route Locations

Start area
Groblersdal
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 39.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 56.4 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 82.2 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 75.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1.9 km

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