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Distance from A 16 to Western Bypass

A 16 to Western Bypass is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 356.6 km in roughly 4 hrs 18 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N A 16 → Western Bypass
Road distance
356.6 km
M94 N1 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
293.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
36
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 18 min
End point
Western Bypass
Return: 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
258 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R597.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R599.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R665.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R670.47
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R787.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R791.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R877.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R884.65
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,036.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,041.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,154.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,164.01
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
343° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
163° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.6041, 28.8255
End coords Destination point
-26.0716, 27.9742
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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356.6 km 4 hrs 18 min
Start A 16
Finish Western Bypass
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right
    0.7 km
  3. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.3 km
  5. Turn right
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left
    0.5 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right onto Mota Road
    12.0 km
  8. Continue straight
    4.7 km
  9. Turn slight left
    0.3 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  11. Go straight
    29.6 km
  12. Continue straight
    8.5 km
  13. Turn right
    2.5 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Wilgepark
    0.3 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  16. Go straight onto Cloete Street
    1.2 km
  17. Turn left onto McKechnie Street
    0.2 km
  18. Turn right onto Piet Retief Street
    0.5 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Warden Street
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto Warden Street
    1.4 km
  21. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  22. Merge slight right
    195.1 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork
    53.9 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M94: Germiston
    0.5 km
  25. Keep slight left at the fork towards Kritzinger Road
    0.1 km
  26. Go straight onto Kritzinger Road
    1.3 km
  27. Continue straight onto Jan Coetzee Road
    0.9 km
  28. Continue straight onto Van Rensburg Street
    0.4 km
  29. At the end of the road, turn right onto Ring Road East
    0.6 km
  30. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.3 km
  31. Take the ramp slight left towards Kimberley
    0.5 km
  32. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    15.0 km
  33. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N1: Pretoria
    1.0 km
  34. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.2 km
  35. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    21.9 km
  36. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R644.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 7 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
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
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
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
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Western Bypass → A 16 A 16 to Johannesburg A 16 to Pretoria A 16 to Cape Town A 16 to Durban Johannesburg to Western Bypass Pretoria to Western Bypass Cape Town to Western Bypass
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
178.7 km
Free State to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 9 min • 2 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
25.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
59.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
19.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Western Bypass
06:33 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,490.79
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.13
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R71.33
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,569.26
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (24)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A 16 -28.60412, 28.82553
Midpoint
178.7 km
Total: 356.6 km
Midpoint 178.7 km
356.6 km 4 hrs 18 min
Destination Western Bypass End: Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Gauteng
One-way road span 356.6 km
Return-cycle span 713.3 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 36
Maneuver density 10.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 178.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.60412, 28.82553
Midpoint -27.30236, 28.76997
End -26.07156, 27.97418
Destination services

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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 A 16 from Western Bypass? +
A 16 is about 356.6 km from Western Bypass by road.
How long does it take from A 16 to Western Bypass? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A 16 to Western Bypass in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from A 16 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 A 16 to Western Bypass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R597.03 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R599.86 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R665.08 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R670.47 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A 16 to Western Bypass? +
Yes. There are 17 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

Wilgepark
From A 16 To Western Bypass
Harrismith
From A 16 To Western Bypass
: Johannesburg
From A 16 To Western Bypass
: Germiston
From A 16 To Western Bypass
Kimberley
From A 16 To Western Bypass
ern Bypass
From A 16 To Western Bypass
: Pretoria
From A 16 To Western Bypass
Roodepoort
From A 16 To Western Bypass

Route Locations

Start area
A 16, Free State
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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