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Distance from 40 to Western Bypass

40 to Western Bypass is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 304.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 39 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 40 → Western Bypass
Road distance
304.2 km
N1 N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
258.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 39 min
End point
Western Bypass
Return: 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
219 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R580.91
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R583.32
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R707.51
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R711.89
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R766.47
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R769.65
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R933.52
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R939.30
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,008.52
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,012.70
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,228.32
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,235.93
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
288° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
108° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.8295, 30.4316
End coords Destination point
-26.0716, 27.9742
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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304.2 km 3 hrs 39 min
Start 40
Finish Western Bypass
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    1.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.7 km
  3. Take the ramp left
    59.0 km
  4. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    1.6 km
  5. Turn left onto Joubert Street
    199.3 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12
    0.5 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    16.9 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N1: Pretoria
    1.0 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.2 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    21.9 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 26
Known total R408.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 26 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 7 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Routes ↩ Western Bypass → 40 40 to Johannesburg 40 to Pretoria 40 to Cape Town 40 to Durban Johannesburg to Western Bypass Pretoria to Western Bypass Cape Town to Western Bypass
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
152.0 km
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 49 min • 1 hr 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
50.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Western Bypass
06:36 – 17:32
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 53 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,271.67
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.08
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R60.85
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,338.60
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 40 -26.82950, 30.43158
Midpoint
152.0 km
Total: 304.2 km
Midpoint 152.0 km
304.2 km 3 hrs 39 min
Destination Western Bypass End: Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Gauteng
One-way road span 304.2 km
Return-cycle span 608.5 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 152.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.82950, 30.43158
Midpoint -26.46114, 29.16621
End -26.07156, 27.97418
Destination services

Available in Western Bypass

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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 40 from Western Bypass? +
40 is about 304.2 km from Western Bypass by road.
How long does it take from 40 to Western Bypass? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 40 to Western Bypass in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 40 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 40 to Western Bypass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R580.91 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R583.32 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R707.51 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R711.89 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 40 to Western Bypass? +
Yes. There are 26 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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 crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

ern Bypass
From 40 To Western Bypass
: Pretoria
From 40 To Western Bypass
Roodepoort
From 40 To Western Bypass

Route Locations

Start area
40, Mpumalanga
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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