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Distance from Welkom M54 to Western Bypass

N Welkom M54 → Western Bypass
Road distance
265.6 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
245.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 58 min
End point
the fork onto Western Bypass
Return: 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
178 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R507.12
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R509.23
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R617.65
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R621.48
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R669.12
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R671.90
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R814.96
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R820.00
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R880.43
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R884.08
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,072.31
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,078.95
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
30° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
210° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-27.9823, 26.7380
End coords Destination point
-26.0716, 27.9742
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Welkom M54 to Western Bypass is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 265.6 km in roughly 2 hrs 58 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Welkom M54 → Western Bypass
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Car
265.6 km
2 hrs 58 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
265.6 km
~4 hrs 5 min
65 km/h avg
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✈ Estimate
Flight
266 km
↑ 26 min faster
Flight time
31 min
With airport
~2 hrs 31 min
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265.6 km 2 hrs 58 min
Start Welkom M54
Finish Western Bypass
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Mooi Street
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Melck Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Bok Road
    0.0 km
  5. Turn right
    0.2 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left onto Arrarat Road
    0.1 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Stateway
    1.4 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.8 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.7 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  14. Continue
    0.8 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  16. Continue
    58.9 km
  17. Take the ramp straight towards N1: Johannesburg
    0.6 km
  18. Merge slight right
    177.1 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork onto Western Bypass
    24.3 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 14 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.
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 → Welkom M54 Welkom M54 to Johannesburg Welkom M54 to Pretoria Welkom M54 to Cape Town Welkom M54 to Durban Johannesburg to Western Bypass Pretoria to Western Bypass Cape Town to Western Bypass
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
133.0 km
Free State to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 29 min • 1 hr 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
44.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
92.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Western Bypass
06:37 – 17:31
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 17 min
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,110.16
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.31
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R53.12
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,168.59
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (29)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Welkom M54 -27.98230, 26.73797
Midpoint
133.0 km
Total: 265.6 km
Midpoint 133.0 km
265.6 km 2 hrs 58 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 265.6 km
Return-cycle span 531.2 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 58 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 7.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 133.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.98230, 26.73797
Midpoint -27.14097, 27.52033
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 9
How far is Welkom M54 from Western Bypass? +
Welkom M54 is about 265.6 km from Western Bypass by road.
How long does it take from Welkom M54 to Western Bypass? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Welkom M54 to Western Bypass in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Welkom M54 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 Welkom M54 to Western Bypass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R507.12 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R509.23 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R617.65 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R621.48 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Welkom M54 to Western Bypass? +
Yes. There are 14 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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Route Locations

Start area
Welkom M54, 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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