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Distance from Commisioner Link to Western Bypass M81

Commisioner Link to Western Bypass M81 is a short everyday drive, covering about 28.9 km in roughly 23 min.

N Commisioner Link → Western Bypass M81
Road distance
28.9 km
N1 R512
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
13.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
2.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
23 min
Start point
Commisioner Link
End point
Western Bypass
Return: 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
23 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R48.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R48.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R53.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R54.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R63.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R64.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R71.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R71.76
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R84.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R84.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R93.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R94.42
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
327° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
147° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2058, 28.0332
End coords Destination point
-26.1047, 27.9614
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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28.9 km 23 min
Start Commisioner Link
Finish Western Bypass M81
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Commisioner Link
    0.1 km
  2. Go straight onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    5.7 km
  3. Continue left onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    0.5 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    3.4 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    0.8 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    13.5 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512: Lanseria
    0.7 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards R512: Lanseria
    0.0 km
  9. Turn right onto Malibongwe Drive
    0.2 km
  10. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.9 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    3.1 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 3 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 -26.092, 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
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Western Bypass M81 → Commisioner Link Commisioner Link to Johannesburg Commisioner Link to Pretoria Commisioner Link to Cape Town Commisioner Link to Durban Johannesburg to Western Bypass M81 Pretoria to Western Bypass M81 Cape Town to Western Bypass M81
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
14.5 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
11 min • 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.1 L needed
Indirect routing • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
4.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
46.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Western Bypass M81
06:32 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 50 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R120.93
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.58
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R5.79
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R127.29
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Commisioner Link Start: Commisioner Link -26.20582, 28.03323
Midpoint
14.5 km
Total: 28.9 km
Midpoint 14.5 km
28.9 km 23 min
Destination Western Bypass M81 End: Western Bypass -26.10469, 27.96140

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 28.9 km
Return-cycle span 57.9 km
Traversal time 23 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 41.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 14.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20582, 28.03323
Midpoint -26.15198, 27.92720
End -26.10469, 27.96140
Destination services

Available in Western Bypass M81

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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 M81
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Western Bypass M81
6
  • PEP
    John Voster Street, Johannesburg, 2156, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg, 2195, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, Johannesburg, 2194, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Northumberland Avenue, Johannesburg, 2194
  • PEP
    14th Avenue, Roodepoort, Gauteng
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Struben Valley, 1735, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Western Bypass M81
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Western Bypass M81
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Western Bypass M81
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Western Bypass M81
1
  • Clicks
    Blueberry Street Blueberry Square, Roodepoort, 2040
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Western Bypass M81
6
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Questions 8
How far is Commisioner Link from Western Bypass M81? +
Commisioner Link is about 28.9 km from Western Bypass M81 by road.
How long does it take from Commisioner Link to Western Bypass M81? +
The drive usually takes about 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Commisioner Link to Western Bypass M81 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Commisioner Link to Western Bypass M81? +
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 Commisioner Link to Western Bypass M81? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R48.43 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R48.66 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R53.95 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R54.39 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Commisioner Link to Western Bypass M81? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Pretoria
From Commisioner Link To Western Bypass M81
Western Bypass
From Commisioner Link To Western Bypass M81
: Lanseria
From Commisioner Link To Western Bypass M81
gate
From Commisioner Link To Western Bypass M81
: Bloemfontein
From Commisioner Link To Western Bypass M81

Route Locations

Start area
Commisioner Link, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Western Bypass M81, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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