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Distance from Western Bypass M81 to London

N Western Bypass M81 → London
Road distance
464.5 km
N1 N12 N4 R36 R37
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
341.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
39
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 42 min
Start point
Western Bypass
Return: 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
342 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R887.00
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R890.67
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,080.31
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,087.00
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,170.34
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,175.20
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,425.41
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,434.24
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,539.92
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,546.31
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,875.55
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,887.16
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
66° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
246° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.1047, 27.9614
End coords Destination point
-24.8178, 31.0472
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Western Bypass M81 to London is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 464.5 km in roughly 5 hrs 42 min.
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Western Bypass M81 → London
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Car
464.5 km
5 hrs 42 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
464.5 km
~7 hrs 8 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
465 km
↑ 2 hrs 46 min faster
Flight time
55 min
With airport
~2 hrs 55 min
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464.5 km 5 hrs 42 min
Start Western Bypass M81
Finish London
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  1. Head on Western Bypass
    0.7 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.3 km
  3. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto Beyers Naudé Drive
    0.2 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    1.0 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    32.8 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12 Toll
    0.4 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards N12
    0.8 km
  9. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  11. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  13. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  15. Merge slight right
    26.7 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R37
    0.5 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right onto Sabie Road
    0.7 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  19. Continue
    0.3 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    0.8 km
  22. Turn left onto Madiba Drive
    15.1 km
  23. Turn left onto Danie Joubert Street
    0.3 km
  24. Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street
    1.1 km
  25. Turn left
    2.3 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  27. Continue
    41.0 km
  28. Turn left
    30.8 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  30. Continue
    0.7 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  32. Continue
    0.4 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  34. Continue
    2.3 km
  35. Turn right
    0.9 km
  36. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  37. Keep slight right at the fork
    2.8 km
  38. Turn right
    0.1 km
  39. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R294.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ London → Western Bypass M81 Western Bypass M81 to Johannesburg Western Bypass M81 to Pretoria Western Bypass M81 to Cape Town Western Bypass M81 to Durban Johannesburg to London Pretoria to London Cape Town to London
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
232.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 51 min • 2 hrs 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
33.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
77.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at London
06:25 – 17:18
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 43 min
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,941.74
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.29
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R92.91
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,043.94
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (50)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
10
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass M81 Start: Western Bypass -26.10469, 27.96140
Midpoint
232.3 km
Total: 464.5 km
Midpoint 232.3 km
464.5 km 5 hrs 42 min
Destination London -24.81778, 31.04722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 464.5 km
Return-cycle span 929.1 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 42 min
Maneuver count 39
Maneuver density 8.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 232.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.10469, 27.96140
Midpoint -25.77766, 29.94128
End -24.81778, 31.04722
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How far is Western Bypass M81 from London? +
Western Bypass M81 is about 464.5 km from London by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass M81 to London? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass M81 to London in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass M81 to London? +
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 Western Bypass M81 to London? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R887.00 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R890.67 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,080.31 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,087.00 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass M81 to London? +
Yes. There are 16 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 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass M81, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
London
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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