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Distance from Verena to Soweto

Verena to Soweto is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 181.4 km in roughly 2 hrs 17 min.

N Verena → Soweto
Road distance
181.4 km
112.7 mi • 97.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
139.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 17 min
Return: 4 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 17 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.2 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
R303.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R305.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R338.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R341.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R400.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R402.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R446.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R450.00
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R527.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R529.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R587.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R592.10
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Soweto
13.1°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
12.5°C
Day range High / low
H 15° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
50%
Wind 10m wind speed
8 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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181.4 km 2 hrs 17 min
Start Verena
Finish Soweto
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    1.1 km
  3. Turn right
    48.3 km
  4. Turn right towards N4: Pretoria
    0.7 km
  5. Merge slight right
    48.7 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4
    0.4 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.1 km
  8. Merge slight right
    18.7 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Roodepoort
    1.5 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    31.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Soweto
    0.6 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.5 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd 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
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 25
Known total R240.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 25 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
90.8 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
Verena → Soweto
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Verena
Destination area Arrival
Soweto
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Verena → Soweto
Verena Origin postcode
Not available
Soweto 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
19.9 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
26.9 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
82.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Soweto → Verena
Verena ↔ Soweto
Verena to Johannesburg Related trip
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Verena to Pretoria Related trip
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Verena to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Verena -25.48074, 29.01682
Midpoint
90.8 km
Total: 181.4 km
Midpoint 90.8 km
181.4 km 2 hrs 17 min
Destination Soweto -26.22278, 27.89000

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 181.4 km
Return-cycle span 362.8 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 17 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 12.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 90.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.48074, 29.01682
Midpoint -25.75726, 28.34843
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
Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Verena from Soweto? +
Verena is about 181.4 km from Soweto by road.
How long does it take from Verena to Soweto? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Verena to Soweto in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Verena 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 Verena to Soweto? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R303.69 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R305.13 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R338.31 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R341.05 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Verena to Soweto? +
Yes. There are 25 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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Start area
Verena
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.

Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 19.9 km
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About 100.2 km Difference: 81.2 km
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