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Distance from Western Bypass M81 to Verena

Western Bypass M81 to Verena is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 162.3 km in roughly 2 hrs 3 min.

N Western Bypass M81 → Verena
Road distance
162.3 km
M2 N1 N14 N4 R25
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
126.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 3 min
Start point
Western Bypass
Return: 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
123 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R271.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R272.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R302.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R305.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R358.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R360.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R399.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R402.49
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R471.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R473.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R525.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R529.59
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
57° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
237° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.1047, 27.9614
End coords Destination point
-25.4807, 29.0168
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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162.3 km 2 hrs 3 min
Start Western Bypass M81
Finish Verena
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    17.8 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  8. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  11. Merge slight right
    18.8 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2
    0.5 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    0.6 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards M2
    0.4 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards N4: eMalahleni
    1.2 km
  16. Continue straight
    48.4 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R25: Bronkhorstspruit (East)
    0.5 km
  18. Turn left towards Bronkhorsispruit
    47.9 km
  19. Turn left
    1.1 km
  20. Turn right
    0.0 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 20
Known total R178.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 20 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Routes ↩ Verena → 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 Verena Pretoria to Verena Cape Town to Verena
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
81.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 1 min • 1 hr 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
11.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
27.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Verena
06:27 – 17:34
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 7 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 11 min
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R678.27
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.25
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R32.45
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R713.97
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass M81 Start: Western Bypass -26.10469, 27.96140
Midpoint
81.2 km
Total: 162.3 km
Midpoint 81.2 km
162.3 km 2 hrs 3 min
Destination Verena -25.48074, 29.01682

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 162.3 km
Return-cycle span 324.5 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 12.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 81.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.10469, 27.96140
Midpoint -25.77347, 28.43678
End -25.48074, 29.01682
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Questions 8
How far is Western Bypass M81 from Verena? +
Western Bypass M81 is about 162.3 km from Verena by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass M81 to Verena? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass M81 to Verena in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass M81 to Verena? +
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 Verena? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R271.63 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R272.92 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R302.59 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R305.05 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass M81 to Verena? +
Yes. There are 20 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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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Towns along the route

Western Bypass
From Western Bypass M81 To Verena
: Honeydew
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cliff
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: Pretoria
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Polokwane
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Krugersdorp
From Western Bypass M81 To Verena
Toll: Pretoria
From Western Bypass M81 To Verena
eMalahleni
From Western Bypass M81 To Verena
: Bronkhorstspruit ()
From Western Bypass M81 To Verena
Delmas
From Western Bypass M81 To Verena

Route Locations

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

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