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Distance from Western Bypass N1 to Colmar

Western Bypass N1 to Colmar is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,064.9 km in roughly 11 hrs 58 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Western Bypass N1 → Colmar
Road distance
1,064.9 km
M15 M4 N1 N10 N2 N9 R102 R24
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
896.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 58 min
Start point
Western Bypass
End point
Colmar Road
Return: 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
718 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
13 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,782.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,791.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,985.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,001.86
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,352.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,363.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,620.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,641.34
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,094.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,109.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,447.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,475.44
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
195° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
15° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1937, 27.9501
End coords Destination point
-33.9755, 25.5030
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,064.9 km 11 hrs 58 min
Start Western Bypass N1
Finish Colmar
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Western Bypass
    0.4 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R24
    0.7 km
  3. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    0.2 km
  4. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    1.0 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    12.3 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork
    603.6 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  8. Merge slight right
    94.0 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  11. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.6 km
  12. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  13. Turn right onto Hospital Street
    194.7 km
  14. Merge slight right
    45.7 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  17. Merge slight right
    8.0 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Cape Road
    0.4 km
  19. Go straight onto Cape Road
    0.1 km
  20. Turn slight left onto Kragga Kamma Road towards M15: Kragga Kamma Road
    4.6 km
  21. Turn left onto Verdun Road
    0.7 km
  22. Continue left onto Verdun Road
    0.7 km
  23. Turn right onto Sedan Avenue
    0.0 km
  24. Turn right onto Courcelles Road
    0.2 km
  25. Turn right onto Colmar Road
    0.0 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
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
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 ↩ Colmar → Western Bypass N1 Western Bypass N1 to Johannesburg Western Bypass N1 to Pretoria Western Bypass N1 to Cape Town Western Bypass N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Colmar Pretoria to Colmar Cape Town to Colmar
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
533.3 km
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 59 min • 5 hrs 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
76.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
177.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
57.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Colmar
06:53 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 1 min
SunriseDawn break
06:53
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,451.12
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R21.30
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R212.97
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,685.39
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
5
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass N1 Start: Western Bypass -26.19365, 27.95007
Midpoint
533.3 km
Total: 1,064.9 km
Midpoint 533.3 km
1,064.9 km 11 hrs 58 min
Destination Colmar End: Colmar Road -33.97547, 25.50305

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 1,064.9 km
Return-cycle span 2,129.7 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 58 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 533.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.19365, 27.95007
Midpoint -30.26193, 25.73053
End -33.97547, 25.50305
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Colmar
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Colmar
1
  • PEP
    Port Elizabeth, 6045, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Colmar
3
  • ABSA
    Port Elizabeth
  • FNB
    Port Elizabeth, 6001
  • Nedbank
    Port Elizabeth, 6001
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Colmar
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Colmar
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Colmar
2
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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass N1 from Colmar? +
Western Bypass N1 is about 1,064.9 km from Colmar by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass N1 to Colmar? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass N1 to Colmar 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 N1 to Colmar? +
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 N1 to Colmar? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,782.58 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,791.01 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,985.76 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,001.86 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass N1 to Colmar? +
Yes. There are 12 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. 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 N1 To Colmar
: Bloemfontein
From Western Bypass N1 To Colmar
: Port Elizabeth
From Western Bypass N1 To Colmar
: Cradock
From Western Bypass N1 To Colmar
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From Western Bypass N1 To Colmar

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass N1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Colmar, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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