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Distance from Shell Select 1947 Free State to Western Bypass

Shell Select 1947 Free State to Western Bypass is a practical regional trip, covering about 91.6 km in roughly 1 hr 5 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Shell Select 1947 Free State → Western Bypass
Road distance
91.6 km
56.9 mi • 49.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
82.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 5 min
Return: 2 hrs 11 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 5 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R153.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R154.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R170.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R172.25
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R202.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R203.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R225.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R227.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R266.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R267.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R296.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R299.05
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 5 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 20 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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91.6 km 1 hr 5 min
Start Shell Select 1947 Free State
Finish Western Bypass
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto H.F. Verwoerd Road
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto D.F. Malan Road
    0.3 km
  4. Turn right
    1.8 km
  5. Take the exit ramp left towards R57: Vanderbijlpark
    1.3 km
  6. Merge slight right
    16.5 km
  7. Take the ramp straight towards N1
    0.1 km
  8. Continue straight
    2.7 km
  9. Merge slight right
    44.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork onto Western Bypass
    24.3 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R165.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 12 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.
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
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
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
45.9 km
Free State to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
32 min • 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Shell Select 1947 Free State → Western Bypass
Free State to Gauteng
Start area Origin
Shell Select 1947 Free State, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Shell Select 1947 Free State → Western Bypass
Shell Select 1947 Free State Origin postcode
Not available
Western Bypass Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Free State to Gauteng
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Rustenburg
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Overlapping province
8.6 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Overlapping province
7.7 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
37.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Western Bypass → Shell Select 1947 Free State
Shell Select 1947 Free State ↔ Western Bypass
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Shell Select 1947 Free State -26.79851, 27.80841
Midpoint
45.9 km
Total: 91.6 km
Midpoint 45.9 km
91.6 km 1 hr 5 min
Destination Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Gauteng
One-way road span 91.6 km
Return-cycle span 183.3 km
Traversal time 1 hr 5 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 12.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 45.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.79851, 27.80841
Midpoint -26.43482, 27.86463
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 Shell Select 1947 Free State from Western Bypass? +
Shell Select 1947 Free State is about 91.6 km from Western Bypass by road.
How long does it take from Shell Select 1947 Free State to Western Bypass? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Shell Select 1947 Free State to Western Bypass in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Shell Select 1947 Free State 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 Shell Select 1947 Free State to Western Bypass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R153.39 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R154.11 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R170.87 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R172.25 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Shell Select 1947 Free State to Western Bypass? +
Yes. There are 12 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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

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From Shell Select 1947 Free State To Western Bypass

Route Locations

Start area
Shell Select 1947 Free State, 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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 100.2 km Difference: 8.6 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 99.3 km Difference: 7.7 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
About 53.9 km Difference: 37.7 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
About 53.5 km Difference: 38.1 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
About 27.3 km Difference: 64.3 km

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