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Distance from Soweto to Swartkops

Soweto to Swartkops is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,051.1 km in roughly 11 hrs 51 min.

N Soweto → Swartkops
Road distance
1,051.1 km
653.1 mi • 567.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
877.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 51 min
Return: 23 hrs 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
11 hrs 51 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
13 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,759.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,767.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,960.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,975.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,321.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,332.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,586.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,607.17
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,054.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,069.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,402.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,430.49
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Swartkops
12.9°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
9.2°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 9°
Rain chance Today's probability
5%
Wind 10m wind speed
13 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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1,051.1 km 11 hrs 51 min
Start Soweto
Finish Swartkops
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Forbes Road
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Sanders Road
    0.7 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.5 km
  5. Turn right onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  6. Go straight onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    2.3 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Soweto Highway
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Soweto Highway
    3.7 km
  9. Turn right towards N1
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    7.2 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    603.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  13. Merge slight right
    94.0 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  15. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  16. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.6 km
  17. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  18. Turn right onto Hospital Street
    194.7 km
  19. Merge slight right
    41.7 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M3: Swartkops
    0.5 km
  21. Turn right onto John Tallant Road
    0.9 km
  22. Turn right onto Grahamstown Road
    2.5 km
  23. Turn right onto Argyle Street
    0.1 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 11 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.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
526.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 55 min • 5 hrs 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Soweto → Swartkops
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Soweto
Destination area Arrival
Swartkops, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Soweto → Swartkops
Soweto Origin postcode
Not available
Swartkops Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
678.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
758.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
774.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Swartkops → Soweto
Soweto ↔ Swartkops
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint
526.4 km
Total: 1,051.1 km
Midpoint 526.4 km
1,051.1 km 11 hrs 51 min
Destination Swartkops -33.86444, 25.60167

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,051.1 km
Return-cycle span 2,102.2 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 526.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -30.18812, 25.72781
End -33.86444, 25.60167
Destination services

Available in Swartkops

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

Service groups 5
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Swartkops
6
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Swartkops
1
  • ABSA
    Kempston Road
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Swartkops
4
  • BP
    40 Grahamstown Road, Swartkops, 6210, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Motherwell, 6211, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    1 Struanway, 6200, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    128 Commercial Road, 6001, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Swartkops
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Swartkops
2
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Questions 9
How far is Soweto from Swartkops? +
Soweto is about 1,051.1 km from Swartkops by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to Swartkops? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Swartkops 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 Soweto to Swartkops? +
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 Swartkops? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,759.52 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,767.85 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,960.07 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,975.96 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Swartkops? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Hekroodt Circle
From Soweto To Swartkops
Western Bypass
From Soweto To Swartkops
: Port Elizabeth
From Soweto To Swartkops
: Cradock
From Soweto To Swartkops
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From Soweto To Swartkops
: Swartkops
From Soweto To Swartkops
Uitenhage
From Soweto To Swartkops

Route Locations

Start area
Soweto
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Swartkops, Eastern Cape
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.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 678.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
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Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 774.7 km
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About 238.6 km Difference: 812.5 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 872.5 km

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