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Distance from Soweto to Orkney

Soweto to Orkney is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 166.6 km in roughly 2 hrs 17 min.

N Soweto → Orkney
Road distance
166.6 km
103.5 mi • 90.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
147.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 17 min
Return: 4 hrs 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 17 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R278.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R280.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R310.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R313.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R368.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R369.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R410.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R413.35
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R484.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R486.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R539.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R543.88
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 17 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 32 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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166.6 km 2 hrs 17 min
Start Soweto
Finish Orkney
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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
    18.1 km
  19. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  20. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  21. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  22. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    45.7 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R30: Klerksdorp
    0.2 km
  24. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  25. Turn left onto O.R. Tambo Street
    0.2 km
  26. Turn right onto Anderson Street
    1.1 km
  27. Continue slight right onto O.R. Tambo Street
    12.1 km
  28. Turn left onto Flecker Road
    1.8 km
  29. At the end of the road, turn right onto Milton Avenue
    0.2 km
  30. Turn left onto Shalot Maxeke Road
    0.3 km
  31. Turn left onto Burns Avenue
    0.2 km
  32. 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 R30 - Z.R. Mahabane Highway
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.
R30 - Z.R. Mahabane Highway R30 - Z.R. Mahabane Highway R30 - Z.R. Mahabane Highway R30 - Z.R. Mahabane Highway
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
83.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 8 min • 1 hr 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Soweto → Orkney
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Soweto
Destination area Arrival
Orkney
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Soweto → Orkney
Soweto Origin postcode
Not available
Orkney Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Rustenburg to Mahikeng
3 other similar routes
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
5.1 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
12.2 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
31.2 km
Rev Related route set
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Orkney → Soweto
Soweto ↔ Orkney
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint
83.3 km
Total: 166.6 km
Midpoint 83.3 km
166.6 km 2 hrs 17 min
Destination Orkney -26.97528, 26.67193

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 166.6 km
Return-cycle span 333.3 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 17 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 19.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 83.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -26.59141, 27.24203
End -26.97528, 26.67193
Destination services

Available in Orkney

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 1
Clothing stores
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Orkney
1
  • PEP
    Kingsley Road, Klerksdorp, 2620, North West
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Questions 8
How far is Soweto from Orkney? +
Soweto is about 166.6 km from Orkney by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to Orkney? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Orkney in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Soweto to Orkney? +
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 Orkney? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R278.96 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R280.28 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R310.75 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R313.27 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Orkney? +
No tollgates are 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 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

: Klerksdorp
From Soweto To Orkney
Ventersdorp
From Soweto To Orkney

Route Locations

Start area
Soweto
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Orkney
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.

Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 5.1 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 12.2 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 31.2 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 23.8 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 100.2 km Difference: 66.4 km

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