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Distance from Western Bypass N2 to Johannesburg

Western Bypass N2 to Johannesburg is a short everyday drive, covering about 28.6 km in roughly 24 min.

N Western Bypass N2 → Johannesburg
Road distance
28.6 km
N1 R24 R512
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
15.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.88×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
24 min
Start point
Western Bypass
Return: 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
24 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
68.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R47.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R48.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R53.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R53.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R63.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R63.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R70.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R70.88
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R83.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R83.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R92.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R93.26
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
148° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
328° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0893, 27.9682
End coords Destination point
-26.2050, 28.0497
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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28.6 km 24 min
Start Western Bypass N2
Finish Johannesburg
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head north on Western Bypass, N1
    1.3 km
  2. Keep left
    0.7 km
  3. Keep right
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Malibongwe Drive, R512
    0.2 km
  5. Keep left
    14.3 km
  6. Keep left
    0.6 km
  7. Turn left onto Albertina Sisulu Road, R24
    3.2 km
  8. Turn left onto Albertina Sisulu Road, R24
    0.5 km
  9. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road, R24
    7.5 km
  10. Turn right onto Polly Street
    0.1 km
  11. Turn right onto Commissioner Street, R24
    0.1 km
  12. Arrive at Commissioner Street, R24, on the left
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
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 e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Johannesburg → Western Bypass N2 Western Bypass N2 to Johannesburg Western Bypass N2 to Pretoria Western Bypass N2 to Cape Town Western Bypass N2 to Durban Pretoria to Johannesburg Cape Town to Johannesburg Durban to Johannesburg
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
14.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
12 min • 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.1 L needed
Indirect routing • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
4.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
53.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johannesburg
06:31 – 17:37
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 25 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R119.44
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.57
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R5.71
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R125.72
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass N2 Start: Western Bypass -26.08935, 27.96819
Midpoint
14.3 km
Total: 28.6 km
Midpoint 14.3 km
28.6 km 24 min
Destination Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 28.6 km
Return-cycle span 57.1 km
Traversal time 24 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 42.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 14.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.08935, 27.96819
Midpoint -26.16329, 27.93622
End -26.20500, 28.04972
Destination services

Available in Johannesburg

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
  • Jam Clothing
    57 Von Weilligh Street
  • Footgear
    86 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Mr Price
    Kerk Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Markham
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Spitz
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Rage
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 5 nearby matches around Johannesburg
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
  • Usave
    156 Albertina Sisulu Road, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
  • Spar
    Johannesburg
  • Quickshop
    Johannesburg
  • Game
    Rissik Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Boxer
    Noord Street, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
  • Shoprite
    120 End Street, Johannesburg, 2094, Gauteng
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Johannesburg
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Johannesburg

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Business and urban culture hub
Standout District-based city of work, nightlife and culture
Johannesburg works best when treated as a district-based city rather than one central point, with business travel, dining, nightlife and urban culture distributed across very different areas.
Best for Who this destination suits
Business trip City break Food and nightlife Events travel
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Sandton, Rosebank, Melrose, the inner city and the airport corridor all create different route patterns. The final district matters.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Destination facts Quick reference details
Joburg Tourism positions the city strongly around tourism investment and long-term value
The city is best treated as a set of districts rather than one centre
Business-led travel remains a major part of Johannesburg demand
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Questions 8
How far is Western Bypass N2 from Johannesburg? +
Western Bypass N2 is about 28.6 km from Johannesburg by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass N2 to Johannesburg? +
The drive usually takes about 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass N2 to Johannesburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass N2 to Johannesburg? +
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 N2 to Johannesburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R47.83 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R48.06 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R53.28 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R53.72 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass N2 to Johannesburg? +
Yes. There are 3 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Western Bypass
From Western Bypass N2 To Johannesburg

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass N2, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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