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Distance from Mbekweni to Soweto

Mbekweni to Soweto is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 628.2 km in roughly 7 hrs 46 min.

N Mbekweni → Soweto
Road distance
628.2 km
390.4 mi • 339.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
464.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 46 min
Return: 15 hrs 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 46 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,051.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,056.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,171.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,181.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,387.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,394.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,545.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,558.33
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,825.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,834.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,033.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,050.44
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 46 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
8 hrs 1 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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628.2 km 7 hrs 46 min
Start Mbekweni
Finish Soweto
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  1. Start your journey
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  2. Turn left
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  3. Turn right
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left
    0.9 km
  5. Turn right
    0.3 km
  6. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.7 km
  8. Turn right
    15.2 km
  9. Turn right
    9.3 km
  10. Go straight
    0.2 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    34.8 km
  12. Turn right onto Ralph Street
    1.4 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    83.4 km
  14. Continue straight
    79.6 km
  15. Turn right onto George Lubbe Street
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  16. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    4.8 km
  17. Continue straight onto George Lubbe Street
    0.2 km
  18. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    3.7 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  21. Take the ramp straight
    1.5 km
  22. Merge slight right
    367.4 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork onto Western Bypass
    3.5 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M70: Soweto
    0.5 km
  25. Keep slight left at the fork towards M70: Soweto
    0.4 km
  26. Go straight onto Soweto Highway
    3.1 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    0.1 km
  28. Continue onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    2.2 km
  29. Turn slight left onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  30. At the end of the road, turn left onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.5 km
  31. Turn left onto Sanders Road
    0.7 km
  32. Turn right onto Forbes Road
    0.1 km
  33. Turn left onto Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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.
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
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
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
314.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 53 min • 3 hrs 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mbekweni → Soweto
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Mbekweni
Destination area Arrival
Soweto
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mbekweni → Soweto
Mbekweni Origin postcode
Not available
Soweto Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
335.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
255.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
351.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Soweto → Mbekweni
Mbekweni ↔ Soweto
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mbekweni -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint
314.6 km
Total: 628.2 km
Midpoint 314.6 km
628.2 km 7 hrs 46 min
Destination Soweto -26.22278, 27.89000

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 628.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,256.5 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 46 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 314.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint -28.69564, 26.80670
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 9
How far is Mbekweni from Soweto? +
Mbekweni is about 628.2 km from Soweto by road.
How long does it take from Mbekweni to Soweto? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mbekweni to Soweto 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 Mbekweni 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 Mbekweni to Soweto? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,051.68 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,056.66 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,171.55 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,181.05 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mbekweni to Soweto? +
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

Western Bypass
From Mbekweni To Soweto
: Soweto
From Mbekweni To Soweto
Booysens
From Mbekweni To Soweto
Hekroodt Circle
From Mbekweni To Soweto

Route Locations

Start area
Mbekweni
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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Cape Town to George Similar distance
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Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
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