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Distance from Emalahleni to Western Bypass M81

Emalahleni to Western Bypass M81 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 157.6 km in roughly 1 hr 43 min.

N Emalahleni → Western Bypass M81
Road distance
157.6 km
N1 N4
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
127.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 43 min
Start point
Eadie Street
End point
Western Bypass
Return: 27 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
103 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R263.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R265.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R293.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R296.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R348.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R349.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R387.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R390.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R458.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R460.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R510.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R514.43
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
258° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
78° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.8762, 29.2100
End coords Destination point
-26.1047, 27.9614
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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157.6 km 1 hr 43 min
Start Emalahleni
Finish Western Bypass M81
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    1.0 km
  4. Take the ramp right towards N4
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right
    96.2 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4
    0.4 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.1 km
  8. Merge slight right
    18.7 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Roodepoort
    1.5 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    17.1 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 19
Known total R157.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 19 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 6 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 -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Routes ↩ Western Bypass M81 → Emalahleni Emalahleni to Johannesburg Emalahleni to Pretoria Emalahleni to Cape Town Emalahleni to Durban Johannesburg to Western Bypass M81 Pretoria to Western Bypass M81 Cape Town to Western Bypass M81
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
78.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
51 min • 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
11.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
26.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.8%
☀ 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
15 hrs 14 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R658.85
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.15
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R31.52
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R693.52
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Emalahleni Start: Eadie Street -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint
78.8 km
Total: 157.6 km
Midpoint 78.8 km
157.6 km 1 hr 43 min
Destination Western Bypass M81 End: Western Bypass -26.10469, 27.96140

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 157.6 km
Return-cycle span 315.2 km
Traversal time 1 hr 43 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 8.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 78.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint -25.77634, 28.45480
End -26.10469, 27.96140
Destination services

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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 Emalahleni from Western Bypass M81? +
Emalahleni is about 157.6 km from Western Bypass M81 by road.
How long does it take from Emalahleni to Western Bypass M81? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Emalahleni to Western Bypass M81 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Emalahleni 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 Emalahleni to Western Bypass M81? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R263.85 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R265.10 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R293.93 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R296.31 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Emalahleni to Western Bypass M81? +
Yes. There are 19 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 road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Johannesburg
From Emalahleni To Western Bypass M81
O. R.Tambo International
From Emalahleni To Western Bypass M81
: Germiston
From Emalahleni To Western Bypass M81
Durban
From Emalahleni To Western Bypass M81
Roodepoort
From Emalahleni To Western Bypass M81
Bloemfontein
From Emalahleni To Western Bypass M81
Western Bypass
From Emalahleni To Western Bypass M81

Route Locations

Start area
Emalahleni
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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