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Distance from Bultfontein to Western Bypass

Bultfontein to Western Bypass is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 336.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 55 min.

N Bultfontein → Western Bypass
Road distance
336.8 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
305.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 55 min
End point
the fork onto Western Bypass
Return: 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
235 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R643.15
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R645.82
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R783.33
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R788.18
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R848.61
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R852.13
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,033.56
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,039.96
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,116.59
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,121.22
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,359.95
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,368.37
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
37° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
217° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.2869, 26.1506
End coords Destination point
-26.0716, 27.9742
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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336.8 km 3 hrs 55 min
Start Bultfontein
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
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Stofberg Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Andrew Murray Street
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto President Swart Street
    0.4 km
  5. Continue straight onto Sering Street
    2.9 km
  6. Turn right
    0.7 km
  7. Turn right
    62.6 km
  8. Continue straight onto Stateway
    4.3 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Tempest Road
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Tempest Road
    0.6 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Tempest Road
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Tempest Road
    0.3 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Tempest Road
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Tempest Road
    0.8 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Tempest Road
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Tempest Road
    1.0 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Tempest Road
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto Tempest Road
    1.5 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    58.9 km
  21. Take the ramp straight towards N1: Johannesburg
    0.6 km
  22. Merge slight right
    177.1 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork onto Western Bypass
    24.3 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
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
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 Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
Routes ↩ Western Bypass → Bultfontein Bultfontein to Johannesburg Bultfontein to Pretoria Bultfontein to Cape Town Bultfontein to Durban Johannesburg to Western Bypass Pretoria to Western Bypass Cape Town to Western Bypass
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
168.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 57 min • 1 hr 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
24.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
56.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.2 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
06:36 – 17:32
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 43 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,407.94
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.74
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R67.37
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,482.05
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (34)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bultfontein -28.28694, 26.15056
Midpoint
168.7 km
Total: 336.8 km
Midpoint 168.7 km
336.8 km 3 hrs 55 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 336.8 km
Return-cycle span 673.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 7.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 168.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.28694, 26.15056
Midpoint -27.42783, 27.37328
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 Bultfontein from Western Bypass? +
Bultfontein is about 336.8 km from Western Bypass by road.
How long does it take from Bultfontein to Western Bypass? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bultfontein to Western Bypass in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bultfontein 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 Bultfontein to Western Bypass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R643.15 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R645.82 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R783.33 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R788.18 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bultfontein to Western Bypass? +
Yes. There are 14 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

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: Johannesburg
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Route Locations

Start area
Bultfontein
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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