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Distance from Bethlehem N3 to Western Bypass

N Bethlehem N3 → Western Bypass
Road distance
244.6 km
M94 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
221.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 48 min
End point
Western Bypass
Return: 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
168 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R467.12
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R469.05
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R568.92
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R572.45
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R616.33
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R618.89
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R750.66
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R755.31
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R810.97
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R814.33
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R987.71
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R993.83
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
334° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
154° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-27.8619, 28.9588
End coords Destination point
-26.0716, 27.9742
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Bethlehem N3 to Western Bypass is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 244.6 km in roughly 2 hrs 48 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Bethlehem N3 → Western Bypass
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Car
244.6 km
2 hrs 48 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
244.6 km
~3 hrs 45 min
65 km/h avg
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244.6 km 2 hrs 48 min
Start Bethlehem N3
Finish Western Bypass
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    147.1 km
  2. Keep slight right at the fork
    53.9 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M94: Germiston
    0.5 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork towards Kritzinger Road
    0.1 km
  5. Go straight onto Kritzinger Road
    1.3 km
  6. Continue straight onto Jan Coetzee Road
    0.9 km
  7. Continue straight onto Van Rensburg Street
    0.4 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right onto Ring Road East
    0.6 km
  9. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.3 km
  10. Take the ramp slight left towards Kimberley
    0.5 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    15.0 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N1: Pretoria
    1.0 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.2 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    21.9 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 17
Known total R644.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 17 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.
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
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
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
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
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Western Bypass → Bethlehem N3 Bethlehem N3 to Johannesburg Bethlehem N3 to Pretoria Bethlehem N3 to Cape Town Bethlehem N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Western Bypass Pretoria to Western Bypass Cape Town to Western Bypass
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
122.6 km
Free State to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 24 min • 1 hr 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
17.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
40.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Western Bypass
06:39 – 17:28
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 48 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 35 min
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,022.57
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.89
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R48.93
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,076.39
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethlehem N3 -27.86189, 28.95883
Midpoint
122.6 km
Total: 244.6 km
Midpoint 122.6 km
244.6 km 2 hrs 48 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 244.6 km
Return-cycle span 489.3 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 48 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 6.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 122.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.86189, 28.95883
Midpoint -26.86716, 28.49434
End -26.07156, 27.97418
Places

Places in Western Bypass

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

39 places
📍
Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Randburg
📍
Convenience store

Bonjour

📍 Convenience store Randburg, 2194
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Clothing store

so where 2 events

👔 Clothing store C.R. Swart Drive
📍
Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store 101 Oxford Street, Randburg
📍
Convenience store

Bonjour

📍 Convenience store 448 Vale Avenue, Randburg, 2194
📍
Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store 1494 Malibongwe Drive, Randburg
📍
Convenience store

Pick n Pay Express

📍 Convenience store Olivedale, 2158, Gauteng
📍
Supermarket

Checkers

📍 Supermarket Randburg, 2194, Gauteng
📍
Supermarket

Spar

📍 Supermarket Windsor Way
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 2188, Gauteng
🏦
Bank

FNB

🏦 Bank Olievenhout Avenue, Johannesburg
🏫
School

Damelin Randburg

🏫 School Republic Road
👔
Clothing store

Woolworths

👔 Clothing store Northumberland Avenue, Johannesburg, 2194
🏫
School

Redeemer's International School

🏫 School Gertrude Street
⛽
Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 183 Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, 2194, Gauteng
🏦
Bank

Capitec Bank

🏦 Bank Pretoria Avenue, Johannesburg, 2125
🏫
School

Laerskool Fontainebleau

🏫 School Randburg, Gauteng
👔
Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, Johannesburg, 2194, Gauteng
🏫
School

Newton House Elite High School

🏫 School Taurus Road
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 2188, Gauteng
🏫
School

🏫 School 161 Malibongwe Drive, Johannesburg, 2194, Gauteng
🏬
Department store

Timbre Broadcast Systems

🏬 Department store 1 Ormonde Street
🏫
School

Trinityhouse School

🏫 School 23 Knoppiesdoring Street, Randpark Ridge, 2169
👔
Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store John Voster Street, Johannesburg, 2156, Gauteng
🏫
School

Pre-primary School Building

🏫 School 3 Gemsbok Road, Johannesburg
🏫
School

Pre-primary school

🏫 School 3 Gemsbok Road, Johannesburg
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Shopping centre

Blueberry Square

🏬 Shopping centre Blueberry Street, Roodepoort
💊
Pharmacy

Clicks

💊 Pharmacy Blueberry Street Blueberry Square, Roodepoort, 2040
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 17 Republic Road, 2194, Gauteng
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 2194, Gauteng
🏬
Shopping centre

Winifred Mandela Precinct

🏬 Shopping centre Corner Winnie Mandela Drive and Wedgewood Link
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 0026, Gauteng
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 2191, Gauteng
🏬
Shopping centre

Fourways Retail Park

🏬 Shopping centre Winnie Mandela Drive, Magaliessig, 2191
⛽
Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 2 Conrad Drive, 2194, Gauteng
👔
Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg, 2195, Gauteng
🏦
Bank

ABSA

🏦 Bank Witkoppen Road, Johannesburg
👔
Clothing store

Woolworths

👔 Clothing store Witkoppen Road Fourways Mall, Sandton, 2068
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Beyers Naude Drive
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Questions 9
How far is Bethlehem N3 from Western Bypass? +
Bethlehem N3 is about 244.6 km from Western Bypass by road.
How long does it take from Bethlehem N3 to Western Bypass? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethlehem N3 to Western Bypass in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bethlehem N3 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 Bethlehem N3 to Western Bypass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R467.12 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R469.05 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R568.92 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R572.45 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethlehem N3 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 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. 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

: Germiston
From Bethlehem N3 To Western Bypass
Kimberley
From Bethlehem N3 To Western Bypass
ern Bypass
From Bethlehem N3 To Western Bypass
: Pretoria
From Bethlehem N3 To Western Bypass
Roodepoort
From Bethlehem N3 To Western Bypass

Route Locations

Start area
Bethlehem N3, 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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