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Distance from Oudtshoorn N12 to Western Bypass M81

Oudtshoorn N12 to Western Bypass M81 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,129.2 km in roughly 12 hrs 12 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Oudtshoorn N12 → Western Bypass M81
Road distance
1,129.2 km
N1 R512
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
999.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 12 min
End point
Western Bypass
Return: 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
732 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,890.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,899.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,105.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,122.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,494.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,505.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,778.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,800.88
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,281.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,297.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,655.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,685.37
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
35° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
215° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.5898, 22.2236
End coords Destination point
-26.1047, 27.9614
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,129.2 km 12 hrs 12 min
Start Oudtshoorn N12
Finish Western Bypass M81
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Saint Saviour Street
    0.5 km
  3. Turn left
    172.6 km
  4. Continue right towards N1
    7.8 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  6. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  7. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork onto Western Bypass
    23.6 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512: Lanseria
    0.7 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards R512: Lanseria
    0.0 km
  11. Turn right onto Malibongwe Drive
    0.2 km
  12. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.9 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    3.1 km
  14. 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 N1
This route includes 15 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.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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 M81 → Oudtshoorn N12 Oudtshoorn N12 to Johannesburg Oudtshoorn N12 to Pretoria Oudtshoorn N12 to Cape Town Oudtshoorn N12 to Durban Johannesburg to Western Bypass M81 Pretoria to Western Bypass M81 Cape Town to Western Bypass M81
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
565.3 km
Western Cape to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 6 min • 6 hrs 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
81.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
187.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
61.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Western Bypass M81
06:32 – 17:37
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 49 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,719.99
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R22.58
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R225.84
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,968.41
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Oudtshoorn N12 -33.58981, 22.22361
Midpoint
565.3 km
Total: 1,129.2 km
Midpoint 565.3 km
1,129.2 km 12 hrs 12 min
Destination Western Bypass M81 End: Western Bypass -26.10469, 27.96140

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Gauteng
One-way road span 1,129.2 km
Return-cycle span 2,258.4 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 12 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 1.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 565.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.58981, 22.22361
Midpoint -30.38183, 25.67787
End -26.10469, 27.96140
Destination services

Available in Western Bypass M81

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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 9
How far is Oudtshoorn N12 from Western Bypass M81? +
Oudtshoorn N12 is about 1,129.2 km from Western Bypass M81 by road.
How long does it take from Oudtshoorn N12 to Western Bypass M81? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Oudtshoorn N12 to Western Bypass M81 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 Oudtshoorn N12 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 Oudtshoorn N12 to Western Bypass M81? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,890.25 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,899.20 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,105.70 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,122.78 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Oudtshoorn N12 to Western Bypass M81? +
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 crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Beaufort
From Oudtshoorn N12 To Western Bypass M81
: Johannesburg
From Oudtshoorn N12 To Western Bypass M81
Western Bypass
From Oudtshoorn N12 To Western Bypass M81
: Lanseria
From Oudtshoorn N12 To Western Bypass M81
gate
From Oudtshoorn N12 To Western Bypass M81
: Bloemfontein
From Oudtshoorn N12 To Western Bypass M81

Route Locations

Start area
Oudtshoorn N12, Western Cape
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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