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Distance from Johannesburg M8 to Western Bypass

Johannesburg M8 to Western Bypass is a short everyday drive, covering about 26.4 km in roughly 22 min.

N Johannesburg M8 → Western Bypass
Road distance
26.4 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
16.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.59×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
8
Info Travel board
Travel time
22 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
End point
Western Bypass
Return: 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
22 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R50.45
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R50.66
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R61.45
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R61.83
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R66.57
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R66.84
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R81.08
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R81.58
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R87.59
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R87.95
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R106.68
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R107.34
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
333° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
153° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-26.0716, 27.9742
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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26.4 km 22 min
Start Johannesburg M8
Finish Western Bypass
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Commissioner Street
    1.6 km
  2. Turn slight right onto Commisioner Link
    0.2 km
  3. Go straight onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    5.7 km
  4. Continue left onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    0.5 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    3.4 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    0.8 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    14.2 km
  8. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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 -26.092, 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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
13.2 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
1.9 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
4.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
63%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Western Bypass
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
R110.44
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.53
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R5.28
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R116.26
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg M8 Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
13.2 km
Total: 26.4 km
Midpoint 13.2 km
26.4 km 22 min
Destination Western Bypass End: Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 26.4 km
Return-cycle span 52.8 km
Traversal time 22 min
Maneuver count 8
Maneuver density 30.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 13.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -26.17247, 27.94341
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 8
How far is Johannesburg M8 from Western Bypass? +
Johannesburg M8 is about 26.4 km from Western Bypass by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg M8 to Western Bypass? +
The drive usually takes about 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg M8 to Western Bypass in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg M8 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 Johannesburg M8 to Western Bypass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R50.45 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R50.66 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R61.45 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R61.83 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg M8 to Western Bypass? +
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

Commisioner Link
From Johannesburg M8 To Western Bypass
: Pretoria
From Johannesburg M8 To Western Bypass

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg M8, Gauteng
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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