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Distance from University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 to Western Bypass

University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 to Western Bypass is a short everyday drive, covering about 18.2 km in roughly 20 min.

N University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 → Western Bypass
Road distance
18.2 km
M71 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
13.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
20 min
End point
Western Bypass
Return: 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
20 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
52.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R30.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R30.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R33.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R34.26
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R40.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R40.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R44.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R45.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R52.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R53.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R58.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R59.47
See more fuel details from University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 to Western Bypass
🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
336° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
156° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.1862, 28.0305
End coords Destination point
-26.0716, 27.9742
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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18.2 km 20 min
Start University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193
Finish Western Bypass
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Start point
Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Empire Road
    0.8 km
  3. Turn slight left towards M71: Emmarentia
    1.3 km
  4. Go straight onto Barry Hertzog Avenue
    1.0 km
  5. Turn left onto Sabie Road
    0.2 km
  6. Continue slight right onto Sabie Road
    0.0 km
  7. Turn right onto Hill Road
    0.3 km
  8. Turn left onto Judith Road
    1.2 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right onto Beyers Naudé Drive
    7.7 km
  10. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    1.0 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    4.8 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is 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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
9.1 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 min • 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
3.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Western Bypass
06:31 – 17:38
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 10 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R76.17
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.36
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R3.64
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R80.18
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 University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 -26.18615, 28.03045
Midpoint
9.1 km
Total: 18.2 km
Midpoint 9.1 km
18.2 km 20 min
Destination Western Bypass End: Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 18.2 km
Return-cycle span 36.4 km
Traversal time 20 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 65.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 9.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.18615, 28.03045
Midpoint -26.13641, 27.97574
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 University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 from Western Bypass? +
University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 is about 18.2 km from Western Bypass by road.
How long does it take from University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 to Western Bypass? +
The drive usually takes about 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 to Western Bypass in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 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 University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 to Western Bypass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R30.50 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R30.65 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R33.98 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R34.26 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 to Western Bypass? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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

: Emmarentia
From University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 To Western Bypass
: Pretoria
From University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 To Western Bypass

Route Locations

Start area
University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193, 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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