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Distance from Heerlen to Soweto

Heerlen to Soweto is a short everyday drive, covering about 16.4 km in roughly 21 min.

N Heerlen → Soweto
Road distance
16.4 km
10.2 mi • 8.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
10.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.54×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
21 min
Return: 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
21 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
46.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R27.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R27.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R30.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R30.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R36.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R36.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R40.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R40.67
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R47.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R47.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R53.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R53.52
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
21 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
36 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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16.4 km 21 min
Start Heerlen
Finish Soweto
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Heerlen Place
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Carnac Road
    0.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Essen Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Central Parkway
    0.2 km
  5. Continue onto Central Parkway
    0.3 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto Dorado Avenue
    0.2 km
  7. Continue straight onto Alwen West Road
    0.5 km
  8. Continue straight onto Shakespeare Avenue
    0.9 km
  9. Turn right onto Rifle Range Road
    1.2 km
  10. Turn right onto Nasrec Road
    1.5 km
  11. Turn left onto Rand Show Road
    2.4 km
  12. Continue straight onto Ben Naude Drive
    2.5 km
  13. Continue slight left onto Jack Klipin Road
    0.4 km
  14. Continue straight onto Masupha Street
    1.1 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Sofasonke Street
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Sofasonke Street
    0.4 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Sofasonke Street
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto Sofasonke Street
    0.8 km
  19. Continue straight onto Khumalo Main Road
    0.8 km
  20. Continue straight onto Pela Main Road
    0.7 km
  21. Turn right
    0.1 km
  22. Continue straight onto Ndlovu Street
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left onto Bickley Street
    0.7 km
  24. Continue straight onto Forbes Street
    0.4 km
  25. Continue straight onto Forbes Road
    0.8 km
  26. Turn left onto Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
8.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 min • 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Heerlen → Soweto
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Heerlen, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Soweto
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Heerlen → Soweto
Heerlen Origin postcode
Not available
Soweto Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Soweto
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
3.5 km
Pretoria to Centurion Overlapping province
3.2 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
10.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Soweto → Heerlen
Heerlen ↔ Soweto
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Heerlen to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Heerlen -26.24625, 27.99334
Midpoint
8.2 km
Total: 16.4 km
Midpoint 8.2 km
16.4 km 21 min
Destination Soweto -26.22278, 27.89000

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 16.4 km
Return-cycle span 32.8 km
Traversal time 21 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 164.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 8.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.24625, 27.99334
Midpoint -26.24994, 27.95365
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 Heerlen from Soweto? +
Heerlen is about 16.4 km from Soweto by road.
How long does it take from Heerlen to Soweto? +
The drive usually takes about 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Heerlen to Soweto in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Heerlen 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 Heerlen to Soweto? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R27.45 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R27.58 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R30.58 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R30.83 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Heerlen 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

Heerlen Place
From Heerlen To Soweto
Central Parkway
From Heerlen To Soweto

Route Locations

Start area
Heerlen, 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 Soweto Overlapping province
About 19.9 km Difference: 3.5 km
Pretoria to Centurion Overlapping province
About 13.2 km Difference: 3.2 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
About 27.3 km Difference: 10.9 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
About 29.8 km Difference: 13.4 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
About 53.5 km Difference: 37.1 km

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