Distance from Jacques Hill to Western Bypass

N Jacques Hill → Western Bypass

Road distance

1,397.4 km

Highway dominant · N1

Jacques Hill to Western Bypass is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,397.4 km in roughly 15 hrs 13 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,248.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.12×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

15 hrs 13 min

Start point

Ecclestone Place

End point

the fork onto Western Bypass

Return: 30 hrs 27 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

913 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

91.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops

16 hrs 58 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R2,812.15

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R2,823.22

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

47° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

227° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-34.0759, 18.8532

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 15 °C Jacques Hill Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 14 °C Western Bypass Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Jacques Hill → Western Bypass

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Car

1,397.4 km

15 hrs 13 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,397.4 km

~21 hrs 29 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 26 km to Cape Town International
✈ CPT → HLA (2 hrs 31 min)
🚗 16 km from Lanseria International
↑ 10 hrs 26 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Approaching Western Bypass

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 888 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 888 km from start

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Hotel Approaching Western Bypass

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 888 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 888 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Jacques Hill

Finish Western Bypass

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Jacques Hill to Western Bypass via N1

National highway N1
Head on Ecclestone Place

0.0 km
Turn right onto Jacques Hill Crescent

0.2 km
Turn left onto Parel Vallei Road

0.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Lourensford Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Lourensford Road

0.3 km
Turn right onto Main Road towards Heldervue

2.3 km
Continue straight onto Main Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Broadway Boulevard towards Stellenbosch

11.3 km
Continue straight onto Strand Road

4.6 km
Continue straight onto Adam Tas Street

17.3 km
Take the ramp right towards N1: Worcester

0.5 km
Merge slight right

416.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

2.0 km
Continue straight

917.4 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 19

Known total R590.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 19 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.

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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

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

e-Toll Fiscal

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Routes ↩ Western Bypass → Jacques Hill Jacques Hill to Johannesburg Jacques Hill to Pretoria Jacques Hill to Cape Town Jacques Hill to Durban Johannesburg to Western Bypass Pretoria to Western Bypass Cape Town to Western Bypass

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

699.1 km

Western Cape to Gauteng

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 36 min • 7 hrs 36 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape to Gauteng

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

100.6 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

232.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

75.5 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Western Bypass

06:50 – 17:23

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 32 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

1 hr 54 min

SunriseDawn break

06:50

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,841.19

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R27.95

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R279.48

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,148.62

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (14)

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 Jacques Hill Start: Ecclestone Place -34.07586, 18.85316

Midpoint

699.1 km

Total: 1,397.4 km

Midpoint 699.1 km

1,397.4 km 15 hrs 13 min

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

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape to Gauteng

One-way road span 1,397.4 km

Return-cycle span 2,794.8 km

Traversal time 15 hrs 13 min

Maneuver count 17

Maneuver density 1.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 699.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.07586, 18.85316

Midpoint -31.04205, 24.50145

End -26.07156, 27.97418

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Questions 9

How far is Jacques Hill from Western Bypass? +

Jacques Hill is about 1,397.4 km from Western Bypass by road.

How long does it take from Jacques Hill to Western Bypass? +

The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Jacques Hill to Western Bypass in one day? +

It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.

Is taxi available from Jacques Hill 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 Jacques Hill to Western Bypass? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,812.15 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,823.22 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,809.14 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,943.96 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Jacques Hill to Western Bypass? +

Yes. There are 19 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.

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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