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Distance from Western Bypass N1 to Construction Bypass

N Western Bypass N1 → Construction Bypass
Road distance
444.6 km
N1 R24 R70
Western Bypass N1 to Construction Bypass is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 444.6 km in roughly 5 hrs 38 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
361.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 38 min
Start point
Western Bypass
End point
Construction Bypass
Return: 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
338 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R848.97
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R852.49
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,034.00
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,040.40
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,120.17
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,124.81
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,364.30
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,372.75
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,473.90
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,480.02
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,795.14
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,806.25
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
184° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
4° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1937, 27.9501
End coords Destination point
-29.4380, 27.6933
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 14 °C Western Bypass N1 Partly Cloudy Forecast → 9 °C Construction Bypass Partly Cloudy Forecast →
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Travel modes
Western Bypass N1 → Construction Bypass
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Car
444.6 km
5 hrs 38 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
444.6 km
~6 hrs 50 min
65 km/h avg
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445 km
~53 min
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444.6 km 5 hrs 38 min
Start Western Bypass N1
Finish Construction Bypass
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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
    217.2 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R70: Hennenman
    0.8 km
  8. Turn left
    96.0 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left
    34.6 km
  10. Turn right
    0.4 km
  11. Go straight
    36.1 km
  12. Take the ramp slight left
    0.1 km
  13. Merge slight right
    11.6 km
  14. Continue straight onto Mpilo Boulevard
    5.9 km
  15. Continue straight onto Main South
    0.9 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Main South
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Main South
    5.1 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Principal Highway
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Principal Highway
    6.4 km
  20. Turn slight left
    0.6 km
  21. Go straight
    11.2 km
  22. Continue straight
    2.6 km
  23. Turn right onto Construction Bypass
    0.5 km
  24. Continue left onto Construction Bypass
    0.0 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 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
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 ↩ Construction Bypass → 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 Construction Bypass Pretoria to Construction Bypass Cape Town to Construction Bypass
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
222.7 km
Gauteng to Maseru District
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 49 min • 2 hrs 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Maseru District
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
32.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
73.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Construction Bypass
06:47 – 17:23
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 36 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 min
SunriseDawn break
06:47
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,858.50
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.89
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R88.92
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,956.31
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass N1 Start: Western Bypass -26.19365, 27.95007
Midpoint
222.7 km
Total: 444.6 km
Midpoint 222.7 km
444.6 km 5 hrs 38 min
Destination Construction Bypass End: Construction Bypass -29.43797, 27.69331

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Maseru District
One-way road span 444.6 km
Return-cycle span 889.2 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 38 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 5.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 222.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.19365, 27.95007
Midpoint -27.99379, 27.18335
End -29.43797, 27.69331
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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass N1 from Construction Bypass? +
Western Bypass N1 is about 444.6 km from Construction Bypass by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass N1 to Construction Bypass? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass N1 to Construction Bypass in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass N1 to Construction 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 Western Bypass N1 to Construction Bypass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R848.97 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R852.49 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,034.00 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,040.40 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass N1 to Construction Bypass? +
Yes. There are 11 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. 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 Construction Bypass
: Bloemfontein
From Western Bypass N1 To Construction Bypass
: Hennenman
From Western Bypass N1 To Construction Bypass
Senekal
From Western Bypass N1 To Construction Bypass
Mpilo Boulevard
From Western Bypass N1 To Construction Bypass
Main
From Western Bypass N1 To Construction Bypass

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass N1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Construction Bypass, Maseru District
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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