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Distance from Cliff to Western Bypass M5

Cliff to Western Bypass M5 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 528.4 km in roughly 6 hrs 37 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Cliff → Western Bypass M5
Road distance
528.4 km
M94 N1 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
424.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 37 min
End point
Western Bypass
Return: 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
397 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,008.97
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,013.15
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,228.87
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,236.48
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,331.28
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,336.80
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,621.43
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,631.47
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,751.68
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,758.94
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,133.45
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,146.66
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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
-29.5298, 29.8386
End coords Destination point
-26.0893, 27.9682
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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528.4 km 6 hrs 37 min
Start Cliff
Finish Western Bypass M5
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    6.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Impendla Road
    19.0 km
  3. Continue straight
    16.1 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.2 km
  5. Turn left
    5.6 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N3
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right
    133.2 km
  8. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    53.9 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M94: Germiston
    0.5 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards Kritzinger Road
    0.1 km
  12. Go straight onto Kritzinger Road
    1.3 km
  13. Continue straight onto Jan Coetzee Road
    0.9 km
  14. Continue straight onto Van Rensburg Street
    0.4 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right onto Ring Road East
    0.6 km
  16. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.3 km
  17. Take the ramp slight left towards Kimberley
    0.5 km
  18. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    15.0 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N1: Pretoria
    1.0 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.2 km
  21. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    19.8 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 29
Known total R1,345.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 29 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.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
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: 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 -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Western Bypass M5 → Cliff Cliff to Johannesburg Cliff to Pretoria Cliff to Cape Town Cliff to Durban Johannesburg to Western Bypass M5 Pretoria to Western Bypass M5 Cape Town to Western Bypass M5
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
264.6 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 18 min • 3 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
38.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
87.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Western Bypass M5
06:35 – 17:32
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,208.75
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.57
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R105.68
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,325.00
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cliff -29.52981, 29.83861
Midpoint
264.6 km
Total: 528.4 km
Midpoint 264.6 km
528.4 km 6 hrs 37 min
Destination Western Bypass M5 End: Western Bypass -26.08935, 27.96819

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
One-way road span 528.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,056.8 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 264.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.52981, 29.83861
Midpoint -28.04438, 29.01157
End -26.08935, 27.96819
Destination services

Available in Western Bypass M5

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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 M5
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Western Bypass M5
4
  • PEP
    John Voster Street, Johannesburg, 2156, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, Johannesburg, 2194, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Northumberland Avenue, Johannesburg, 2194
  • PEP
    Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg, 2195, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Western Bypass M5
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Western Bypass M5
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Western Bypass M5
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Western Bypass M5
1
  • Clicks
    Blueberry Street Blueberry Square, Roodepoort, 2040
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Western Bypass M5
6
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Questions 9
How far is Cliff from Western Bypass M5? +
Cliff is about 528.4 km from Western Bypass M5 by road.
How long does it take from Cliff to Western Bypass M5? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cliff to Western Bypass M5 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cliff to Western Bypass M5? +
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 Cliff to Western Bypass M5? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,008.97 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,013.15 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,228.87 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,236.48 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cliff to Western Bypass M5? +
Yes. There are 29 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

: Germiston
From Cliff To Western Bypass M5
Kimberley
From Cliff To Western Bypass M5
ern Bypass
From Cliff To Western Bypass M5
: Pretoria
From Cliff To Western Bypass M5
Roodepoort
From Cliff To Western Bypass M5
Western Bypass
From Cliff To Western Bypass M5

Route Locations

Start area
Cliff, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Western Bypass M5, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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