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Distance from Soweto to Madida

Soweto to Madida is a practical regional trip, covering about 49.3 km in roughly 45 min.

N Soweto → Madida
Road distance
49.3 km
30.6 mi • 26.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
28.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.71×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
45 min
Return: 1 hr 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
45 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
65.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
45 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R82.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R82.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R91.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R92.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R108.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R109.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R121.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R122.23
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R143.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R143.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R159.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R160.83
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
45 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 0 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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49.3 km 45 min
Start Soweto
Finish Madida
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Isigwe Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Vincent Road
    0.9 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork onto Vincent Road
    0.1 km
  5. Continue straight onto Mmila Road
    0.9 km
  6. Turn left onto Elias Motsoaledi Road
    3.7 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork onto Elias Motsoaledi Road
    0.1 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork onto Chris Hani Road
    0.6 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork onto Chris Hani Road
    0.0 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Chris Hani Road
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Chris Hani Road
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork onto Chris Hani Road
    0.0 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Chris Hani Road
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Chris Hani Road
    4.0 km
  15. Turn left onto Abu Baker Asvat Drive
    1.0 km
  16. Take the ramp right towards N12
    0.6 km
  17. Merge slight right
    1.7 km
  18. Continue straight
    16.2 km
  19. Turn left onto Main Reef Road
    0.4 km
  20. Continue straight onto Randfontein Road
    17.3 km
  21. Turn left onto Thwala
    0.5 km
  22. Turn left onto Thwala
    0.2 km
  23. Turn right onto Madida
    0.3 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N12
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N12 N12 N12 N12
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
24.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
22 min • 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Soweto → Madida
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Soweto
Destination area Arrival
Madida, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Soweto → Madida
Soweto Origin postcode
Not available
Madida Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Vereeniging
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Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
21.9 km
Rev Related route set
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Soweto ↔ Madida
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint
24.6 km
Total: 49.3 km
Midpoint 24.6 km
49.3 km 45 min
Destination Madida -26.45889, 27.77064

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 49.3 km
Return-cycle span 98.6 km
Traversal time 45 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 48.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 24.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -26.32418, 27.72913
End -26.45889, 27.77064
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Questions 8
How far is Soweto from Madida? +
Soweto is about 49.3 km from Madida by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to Madida? +
The drive usually takes about 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Madida in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Soweto to Madida? +
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 Soweto to Madida? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R82.49 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R82.88 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R91.89 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R92.64 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Madida? +
No tollgates are 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

Thwala
From Soweto To Madida

Route Locations

Start area
Soweto
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Madida, Gauteng
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 Vereeniging Overlapping province
About 53.5 km Difference: 4.3 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
About 53.9 km Difference: 4.6 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
About 27.3 km Difference: 21.9 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
About 29.8 km Difference: 19.5 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
About 19.9 km Difference: 29.4 km

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