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Distance from Mbekweni to Western Bypass N2

Mbekweni to Western Bypass N2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 638.6 km in roughly 7 hrs 47 min.

N Mbekweni → Western Bypass N2
Road distance
638.6 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
479.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 47 min
End point
the fork onto Western Bypass
Return: 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
467 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,068.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,074.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,190.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,200.43
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,410.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,417.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,571.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,583.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,855.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,864.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,067.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,084.08
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
6° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
186° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.3800, 27.4777
End coords Destination point
-26.0893, 27.9682
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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638.6 km 7 hrs 47 min
Start Mbekweni
Finish Western Bypass N2
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left
    0.9 km
  5. Turn right
    0.3 km
  6. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.7 km
  8. Turn right
    15.2 km
  9. Turn right
    9.3 km
  10. Go straight
    0.2 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    34.8 km
  12. Turn right onto Ralph Street
    1.4 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    83.4 km
  14. Continue straight
    79.6 km
  15. Turn right onto George Lubbe Street
    0.0 km
  16. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    4.8 km
  17. Continue straight onto George Lubbe Street
    0.2 km
  18. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    3.7 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  21. Take the ramp straight
    1.5 km
  22. Merge slight right
    367.4 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork onto Western Bypass
    22.3 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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 N2 → Mbekweni Mbekweni to Johannesburg Mbekweni to Pretoria Mbekweni to Cape Town Mbekweni to Durban Johannesburg to Western Bypass N2 Pretoria to Western Bypass N2 Cape Town to Western Bypass N2
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
319.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 53 min • 3 hrs 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
46.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
106.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
34.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Western Bypass N2
06:32 – 17:37
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,669.16
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.77
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R127.71
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,809.64
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mbekweni -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint
319.8 km
Total: 638.6 km
Midpoint 319.8 km
638.6 km 7 hrs 47 min
Destination Western Bypass N2 End: the fork onto Western Bypass -26.08935, 27.96819

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 638.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,277.1 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 319.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint -28.66792, 26.84936
End -26.08935, 27.96819
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 N2
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Western Bypass N2
4
  • PEP
    John Voster Street, Johannesburg, 2156, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, Johannesburg, 2194, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Northumberland Avenue, Johannesburg, 2194
  • PEP
    Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg, 2195, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Western Bypass N2
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Western Bypass N2
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Western Bypass N2
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Western Bypass N2
1
  • Clicks
    Blueberry Street Blueberry Square, Roodepoort, 2040
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Western Bypass N2
6
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Questions 9
How far is Mbekweni from Western Bypass N2? +
Mbekweni is about 638.6 km from Western Bypass N2 by road.
How long does it take from Mbekweni to Western Bypass N2? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mbekweni to Western Bypass N2 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 Mbekweni to Western Bypass N2? +
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 Mbekweni to Western Bypass N2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,068.94 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,074.00 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,190.78 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,200.43 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mbekweni to Western Bypass N2? +
Yes. There are 15 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Western Bypass
From Mbekweni To Western Bypass N2

Route Locations

Start area
Mbekweni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Western Bypass N2, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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