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Distance from 3Rd to Western Bypass

3Rd to Western Bypass is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,062.8 km in roughly 12 hrs 26 min.

N 3Rd → Western Bypass
Road distance
1,062.8 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
2,469.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
0.43×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 26 min
End point
the fork onto Western Bypass
Return: 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
746 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,029.38
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,037.80
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,471.68
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,486.99
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,677.66
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,688.76
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,261.25
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,281.44
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,523.23
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,537.85
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,291.12
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,317.69
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
336° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
156° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-46.8621, 37.8182
End coords Destination point
-26.0716, 27.9742
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,062.8 km 12 hrs 26 min
Start 3Rd
Finish Western Bypass
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    4.4 km
  2. Turn right
    47.4 km
  3. Turn left
    24.3 km
  4. Turn right
    50.3 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  6. Continue
    0.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  8. Continue
    0.6 km
  9. Turn right
    0.9 km
  10. Turn left onto Grey Street
    0.5 km
  11. Continue straight onto Maitland Road
    4.3 km
  12. Continue straight onto Komga Road
    23.6 km
  13. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  14. Turn left
    123.2 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street East
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Cathcart Street East
    2.8 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    162.9 km
  23. Turn left onto Barkly Street
    72.0 km
  24. Continue right onto Rascher Street
    122.0 km
  25. Turn left
    2.6 km
  26. Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  27. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    393.0 km
  28. Keep slight right at the fork onto Western Bypass
    24.3 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R426.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Western Bypass → 3Rd 3Rd to Johannesburg 3Rd to Pretoria 3Rd to Cape Town 3Rd to Durban Johannesburg to Western Bypass Pretoria to Western Bypass Cape Town to Western Bypass
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
532.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 13 min • 6 hrs 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
76.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
176.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
57.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
232.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Western Bypass
06:35 – 17:32
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,442.57
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R21.26
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R212.56
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,676.39
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (35)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 3Rd -46.86209, 37.81818
Midpoint
532.2 km
Total: 1,062.8 km
Midpoint 532.2 km
1,062.8 km 12 hrs 26 min
Destination Western Bypass End: the fork onto Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,062.8 km
Return-cycle span 2,125.6 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 26 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 532.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -46.86209, 37.81818
Midpoint -30.12695, 26.48762
End -26.07156, 27.97418
Destination services

Available in Western Bypass

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 Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Western Bypass
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Western Bypass
5
  • Woolworths
    Northumberland Avenue, Johannesburg, 2194
  • PEP
    Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, Johannesburg, 2194, Gauteng
  • PEP
    John Voster Street, Johannesburg, 2156, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg, 2195, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Witkoppen Road Fourways Mall, Sandton, 2068
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Western Bypass
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Western Bypass
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Western Bypass
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Western Bypass
1
  • Clicks
    Blueberry Street Blueberry Square, Roodepoort, 2040
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Western Bypass
4
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Questions 9
How far is 3Rd from Western Bypass? +
3Rd is about 1,062.8 km from Western Bypass by road.
How long does it take from 3Rd to Western Bypass? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 3Rd to Western Bypass 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 3Rd to Western Bypass? +
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 3Rd to Western Bypass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,029.38 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,037.80 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,471.68 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,486.99 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 3Rd to Western Bypass? +
Yes. There are 15 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. 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

Kroonstad
From 3Rd To Western Bypass

Route Locations

Start area
3Rd
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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