Distance from Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5 to Western Bypass

N Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5 → Western Bypass

Road distance

397.5 km

Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5 to Western Bypass is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 397.5 km in roughly 4 hrs 10 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

372.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.07×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

4 hrs 10 min

Start point

Western Bypass

End point

the fork onto Western Bypass

Return: 8 hrs 20 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

250 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

95.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

4 hrs 40 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R799.95

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R803.10

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

28° NNE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

208° SSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-29.0416, 26.2166

End coords Destination point

-26.0716, 27.9742

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 5 °C Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5 Clear Sky View Forecast → 8 °C Western Bypass Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5 → Western Bypass

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Car

397.5 km

4 hrs 10 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

397.5 km

~6 hrs 6 min

65 km/h avg

✈ BFN → CPT → HLA (46 min)
🚗 16 km from Lanseria International
↑ 1 hr 21 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5

Finish Western Bypass

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Head on Western Bypass

373.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Western Bypass

24.3 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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.

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

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

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

e-Toll Fiscal

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Stork

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 -26.131, 27.938

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Routes ↩ Western Bypass → Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5 Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5 to Johannesburg Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5 to Pretoria Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5 to Cape Town Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5 to Durban Johannesburg to Western Bypass Pretoria to Western Bypass Cape Town to Western Bypass

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

199.1 km

Free State to Gauteng

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 5 min • 2 hrs 5 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Free State to Gauteng

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

28.6 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

66.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

21.5 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

93.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Western Bypass

06:50 – 17:23

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 32 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

15 hrs 19 min

SunriseDawn break

06:50

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,661.59

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R7.95

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R79.50

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,749.04

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (2)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5 Start: Western Bypass -29.04159, 26.21658

Midpoint

199.1 km

Total: 397.5 km

Midpoint 199.1 km

397.5 km 4 hrs 10 min

Destination Western Bypass End: the fork onto Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Free State to Gauteng

One-way road span 397.5 km

Return-cycle span 795.0 km

Traversal time 4 hrs 10 min

Maneuver count 3

Maneuver density 0.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 199.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.04159, 26.21658

Midpoint -27.67217, 27.25191

End -26.07156, 27.97418

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5 from Western Bypass? +

Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5 is about 397.5 km from Western Bypass by road.

How long does it take from Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5 to Western Bypass? +

The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5 to Western Bypass in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5 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 Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5 to Western Bypass? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R799.95 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R803.10 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R799.09 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R837.44 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5 to Western Bypass? +

Yes. There are 15 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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