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Distance from Soweto to Ventersdorp

Soweto to Ventersdorp is a practical regional trip, covering about 125.9 km in roughly 1 hr 45 min.

N Soweto → Ventersdorp
Road distance
125.9 km
78.2 mi • 67.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
106.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 45 min
Return: 3 hrs 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 45 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 45 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R210.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R211.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R234.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R236.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R278.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R279.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R309.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R312.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R365.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R367.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R407.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R410.80
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 45 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 0 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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125.9 km 1 hr 45 min
Start Soweto
Finish Ventersdorp
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Forbes Road
    0.9 km
  3. Turn slight left onto Van Onselen Circle
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Van Onselen Street
    1.3 km
  5. Turn right onto Elias Motsoaledi Road
    4.5 km
  6. Turn left onto Main Reef Road
    0.9 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Randfontein Road
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Randfontein Road
    17.7 km
  9. Continue straight onto 10th Street
    0.4 km
  10. Continue straight onto Kenneth Road
    0.4 km
  11. Turn left onto Homestead Avenue
    0.8 km
  12. Turn right onto Tambotie Road
    0.6 km
  13. Continue straight onto Lazar Road
    14.8 km
  14. Turn sharp right
    5.4 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn left
    75.2 km
  16. Take the exit ramp right
    0.6 km
  17. Turn right onto Hendrik Potgieter Street
    1.6 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.4 km
  19. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    0.2 km
  20. Continue make a U-turn onto Voortrekker Street
    0.0 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
62.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
52 min • 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Soweto → Ventersdorp
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Soweto
Destination area Arrival
Ventersdorp
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Soweto → Ventersdorp
Soweto Origin postcode
Not available
Ventersdorp Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Rustenburg
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25.7 km
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26.6 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
35.6 km
Rev Related route set
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Soweto ↔ Ventersdorp
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint
62.9 km
Total: 125.9 km
Midpoint 62.9 km
125.9 km 1 hr 45 min
Destination Ventersdorp -26.31647, 26.82273

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 125.9 km
Return-cycle span 251.7 km
Traversal time 1 hr 45 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 16.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 62.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -26.19625, 27.41087
End -26.31647, 26.82273
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Ventersdorp
1
  • Shell
    Carmichael Street
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Ventersdorp
1
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Questions 8
How far is Soweto from Ventersdorp? +
Soweto is about 125.9 km from Ventersdorp by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to Ventersdorp? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Ventersdorp in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Soweto to Ventersdorp? +
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 Ventersdorp? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R210.70 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R211.70 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R234.72 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R236.62 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Ventersdorp? +
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. 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

Van Onselen Circle
From Soweto To Ventersdorp

Route Locations

Start area
Soweto
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Ventersdorp
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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