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Distance from Western Bypass to 55

Western Bypass to 55 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 300.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 47 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Western Bypass → 55
Road distance
300.6 km
N17 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
257.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 47 min
Start point
Western Bypass
Return: 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
227 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 2 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R503.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R505.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R560.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R565.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R663.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R667.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R739.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R745.65
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R873.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R877.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R973.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R981.12
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
108° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
288° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0716, 27.9742
End coords Destination point
-26.7627, 30.4423
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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300.6 km 3 hrs 47 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish 55
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Western Bypass
    36.7 km
  2. Keep slight left at the fork
    1.6 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork towards N17: Springs
    1.8 km
  5. Merge slight left
    195.8 km
  6. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    1.6 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    56.2 km
  9. Turn left
    0.2 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.2 km
  11. Continue straight
    1.0 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    1.9 km
  13. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  15. Turn left
    0.4 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.5 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 28
Known total R408.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 28 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 9 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ 55 → Western Bypass Western Bypass to Johannesburg Western Bypass to Pretoria Western Bypass to Cape Town Western Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to 55 Pretoria to 55 Cape Town to 55
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
150.2 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 53 min • 1 hr 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
50.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 55
06:23 – 17:26
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 19 min
SunriseDawn break
06:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,256.56
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.01
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R60.12
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,322.69
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass Start: Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
150.2 km
Total: 300.6 km
Midpoint 150.2 km
300.6 km 3 hrs 47 min
Destination 55 -26.76268, 30.44233

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 300.6 km
Return-cycle span 601.2 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 5.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 150.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -26.46457, 29.18964
End -26.76268, 30.44233
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Service groups 1
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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from 55? +
Western Bypass is about 300.6 km from 55 by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to 55? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to 55 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass to 55? +
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 to 55? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R503.22 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R505.61 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R560.58 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R565.13 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to 55? +
Yes. There are 28 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

: Johannesburg
From Western Bypass To 55
Springs
From Western Bypass To 55

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
55, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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