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Distance from Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State to Soweto

Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State to Soweto is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 249.3 km in roughly 2 hrs 52 min.

N Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State → Soweto
Road distance
249.3 km
154.9 mi • 134.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
221.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 52 min
Return: 5 hrs 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 52 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R417.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R419.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R464.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R468.67
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R550.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R553.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R613.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R618.38
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R724.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R727.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R807.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R813.66
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Soweto
15.0°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
15.6°C
Day range High / low
H 24° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
55%
Wind 10m wind speed
3 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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249.3 km 2 hrs 52 min
Start Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State
Finish Soweto
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Keep slight left at the fork onto Nkoane Road
    1.0 km
  3. Turn right
    0.8 km
  4. Go straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    1.0 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.1 km
  6. Continue onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    1.6 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.6 km
  9. Go straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    54.5 km
  10. Take the ramp straight towards N1: Johannesburg
    0.6 km
  11. Merge slight right
    177.1 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork onto Western Bypass
    3.5 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M70: Soweto
    0.5 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards M70: Soweto
    0.4 km
  15. Go straight onto Soweto Highway
    3.1 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    2.2 km
  18. Turn slight left onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn left onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.5 km
  20. Turn left onto Sanders Road
    0.7 km
  21. Turn right onto Forbes Road
    0.1 km
  22. Turn left onto Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
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
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
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
124.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 26 min • 1 hr 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State → Soweto
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Soweto
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State → Soweto
Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State 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
27.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
43.8 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
113.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Soweto → Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State
Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State ↔ Soweto
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State -27.96426, 26.80892
Midpoint
124.9 km
Total: 249.3 km
Midpoint 124.9 km
249.3 km 2 hrs 52 min
Destination Soweto -26.22278, 27.89000

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 249.3 km
Return-cycle span 498.6 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 52 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 9.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 124.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.96426, 26.80892
Midpoint -27.17763, 27.50767
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 Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State from Soweto? +
Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State is about 249.3 km from Soweto by road.
How long does it take from Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State to Soweto? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State to Soweto in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State 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 Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State to Soweto? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R417.33 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R419.30 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R464.90 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R468.67 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State to Soweto? +
Yes. There are 10 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

: Johannesburg
From Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State To Soweto
Heilbron
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Western Bypass
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: Soweto
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Booysens
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Hekroodt Circle
From Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State To Soweto

Route Locations

Start area
Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State, Free State
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: 27.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 43.8 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 113.9 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 87.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 10.7 km

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