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Distance from Mangaung N5 N1 to Western Bypass

N Mangaung N5 N1 → Western Bypass
Road distance
401.0 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
376.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
3
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 12 min
Start point
Western Bypass
End point
the fork onto Western Bypass
Return: 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
252 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
95.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R765.68
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R768.86
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R932.56
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R938.33
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,010.27
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,014.46
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,230.46
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,238.08
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,329.31
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,334.82
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,619.03
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,629.05
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
28° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
208° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.0631, 26.1943
End coords Destination point
-26.0716, 27.9742
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Mangaung N5 N1 to Western Bypass is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 401.0 km in roughly 4 hrs 12 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Mangaung N5 N1 → Western Bypass
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Car
401.0 km
4 hrs 12 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
401.0 km
~6 hrs 10 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
401 km
↑ 1 hr 24 min faster
Flight time
48 min
With airport
~2 hrs 48 min
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401.0 km 4 hrs 12 min
Start Mangaung N5 N1
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 Western Bypass
    376.6 km
  2. Keep slight right at the fork onto Western Bypass
    24.3 km
  3. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R426.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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 -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Western Bypass → Mangaung N5 N1 Mangaung N5 N1 to Johannesburg Mangaung N5 N1 to Pretoria Mangaung N5 N1 to Cape Town Mangaung N5 N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Western Bypass Pretoria to Western Bypass Cape Town to Western Bypass
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
200.9 km
Free State to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 6 min • 2 hrs 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
28.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
66.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
21.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
93.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Western Bypass
06:39 – 17:28
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 48 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 18 min
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,676.17
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.02
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R80.20
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,764.39
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mangaung N5 N1 Start: Western Bypass -29.06312, 26.19430
Midpoint
200.9 km
Total: 401.0 km
Midpoint 200.9 km
401.0 km 4 hrs 12 min
Destination Western Bypass End: the fork onto Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Gauteng
One-way road span 401.0 km
Return-cycle span 802.0 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 12 min
Maneuver count 3
Maneuver density 0.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 200.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.06312, 26.19430
Midpoint -27.68519, 27.24253
End -26.07156, 27.97418
Places

Places in Western Bypass

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

39 places
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Randburg
📍
Convenience store

Bonjour

📍 Convenience store Randburg, 2194
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Clothing store

so where 2 events

👔 Clothing store C.R. Swart Drive
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store 101 Oxford Street, Randburg
📍
Convenience store

Bonjour

📍 Convenience store 448 Vale Avenue, Randburg, 2194
📍
Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store 1494 Malibongwe Drive, Randburg
📍
Convenience store

Pick n Pay Express

📍 Convenience store Olivedale, 2158, Gauteng
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Supermarket

Checkers

📍 Supermarket Randburg, 2194, Gauteng
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Supermarket

Spar

📍 Supermarket Windsor Way
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 2188, Gauteng
🏦
Bank

FNB

🏦 Bank Olievenhout Avenue, Johannesburg
🏫
School

Damelin Randburg

🏫 School Republic Road
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Clothing store

Woolworths

👔 Clothing store Northumberland Avenue, Johannesburg, 2194
🏫
School

Redeemer's International School

🏫 School Gertrude Street
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 183 Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, 2194, Gauteng
🏦
Bank

Capitec Bank

🏦 Bank Pretoria Avenue, Johannesburg, 2125
🏫
School

Laerskool Fontainebleau

🏫 School Randburg, Gauteng
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Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, Johannesburg, 2194, Gauteng
🏫
School

Newton House Elite High School

🏫 School Taurus Road
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 2188, Gauteng
🏫
School

🏫 School 161 Malibongwe Drive, Johannesburg, 2194, Gauteng
🏬
Department store

Timbre Broadcast Systems

🏬 Department store 1 Ormonde Street
🏫
School

Trinityhouse School

🏫 School 23 Knoppiesdoring Street, Randpark Ridge, 2169
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Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store John Voster Street, Johannesburg, 2156, Gauteng
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School

Pre-primary School Building

🏫 School 3 Gemsbok Road, Johannesburg
🏫
School

Pre-primary school

🏫 School 3 Gemsbok Road, Johannesburg
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Shopping centre

Blueberry Square

🏬 Shopping centre Blueberry Street, Roodepoort
💊
Pharmacy

Clicks

💊 Pharmacy Blueberry Street Blueberry Square, Roodepoort, 2040
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 17 Republic Road, 2194, Gauteng
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 2194, Gauteng
🏬
Shopping centre

Winifred Mandela Precinct

🏬 Shopping centre Corner Winnie Mandela Drive and Wedgewood Link
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 0026, Gauteng
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 2191, Gauteng
🏬
Shopping centre

Fourways Retail Park

🏬 Shopping centre Winnie Mandela Drive, Magaliessig, 2191
⛽
Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 2 Conrad Drive, 2194, Gauteng
👔
Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg, 2195, Gauteng
🏦
Bank

ABSA

🏦 Bank Witkoppen Road, Johannesburg
👔
Clothing store

Woolworths

👔 Clothing store Witkoppen Road Fourways Mall, Sandton, 2068
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Beyers Naude Drive
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Questions 9
How far is Mangaung N5 N1 from Western Bypass? +
Mangaung N5 N1 is about 401.0 km from Western Bypass by road.
How long does it take from Mangaung N5 N1 to Western Bypass? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mangaung N5 N1 to Western Bypass in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mangaung N5 N1 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 Mangaung N5 N1 to Western Bypass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R765.68 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R768.86 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R932.56 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R938.33 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mangaung N5 N1 to Western Bypass? +
Yes. There are 15 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Mangaung N5 N1, Free State
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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