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Distance from Western Bypass M81 to Onze Rust

Western Bypass M81 to Onze Rust is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 628.5 km in roughly 6 hrs 37 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Western Bypass M81 → Onze Rust
Road distance
628.5 km
R58
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
586.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
8
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 37 min
Start point
Western Bypass
Return: 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
397 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
94.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,200.06
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,205.03
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,461.61
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,470.66
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,583.41
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,589.98
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,928.51
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,940.45
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,083.43
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,092.07
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,537.51
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,553.22
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
208° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
28° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1047, 27.9614
End coords Destination point
-30.7302, 25.0891
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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628.5 km 6 hrs 37 min
Start Western Bypass M81
Finish Onze Rust
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Western Bypass
    23.9 km
  2. Keep slight right at the fork
    603.2 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R58: Colesberg
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left onto Sluiters Road
    0.4 km
  5. Turn right onto Hospital Street
    0.4 km
  6. Go straight onto Hospital Street
    0.1 km
  7. Turn right
    0.0 km
  8. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 14
Known total R426.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. 3 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 -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Routes ↩ Onze Rust → 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 Onze Rust Pretoria to Onze Rust Cape Town to Onze Rust
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Halfway point
314.8 km
Gauteng to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 18 min • 3 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Northern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
45.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
104.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
33.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
93.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Onze Rust
06:55 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 40 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 30 min
SunriseDawn break
06:55
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,627.07
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.57
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R125.70
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,765.34
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass M81 Start: Western Bypass -26.10469, 27.96140
Midpoint
314.8 km
Total: 628.5 km
Midpoint 314.8 km
628.5 km 6 hrs 37 min
Destination Onze Rust -30.73017, 25.08914

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Northern Cape
One-way road span 628.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,257.0 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 8
Maneuver density 1.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 314.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.10469, 27.96140
Midpoint -28.65081, 26.87519
End -30.73017, 25.08914
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Onze Rust
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Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Onze Rust
3
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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass M81 from Onze Rust? +
Western Bypass M81 is about 628.5 km from Onze Rust by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass M81 to Onze Rust? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass M81 to Onze Rust 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 Western Bypass M81 to Onze Rust? +
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 Onze Rust? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,200.06 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,205.03 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,461.61 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,470.66 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass M81 to Onze Rust? +
Yes. There are 14 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Western Bypass
From Western Bypass M81 To Onze Rust
: Colesberg
From Western Bypass M81 To Onze Rust
Terewa
From Western Bypass M81 To Onze Rust

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass M81, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Onze Rust, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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