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Distance from Western Bypass to Bergville M5

N Western Bypass → Bergville M5
Road distance
374.4 km
N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
325.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 22 min
Start point
Western Bypass
End point
Kingsway
Return: 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
262 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R714.97
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R717.93
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R870.79
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R876.18
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R943.36
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R947.27
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,148.96
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,156.08
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,241.26
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,246.41
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,511.79
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,521.15
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
156° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
336° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0716, 27.9742
End coords Destination point
-28.7311, 29.3517
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Western Bypass to Bergville M5 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 374.4 km in roughly 4 hrs 22 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Western Bypass → Bergville M5
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Car
374.4 km
4 hrs 22 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
374.4 km
~5 hrs 45 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
374 km
↑ 1 hr 37 min faster
Flight time
44 min
With airport
~2 hrs 44 min
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374.4 km 4 hrs 22 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Bergville M5
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Western Bypass
    36.7 km
  2. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  3. Keep slight left at the fork
    200.3 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork towards N5: Harrismith
    0.0 km
  6. Turn right
    4.9 km
  7. Turn left
    8.5 km
  8. Turn left
    64.3 km
  9. Turn slight left onto Kingsway
    0.6 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 22
Known total R678.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 22 toll points from our database. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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 ↩ Bergville M5 → Western Bypass Western Bypass to Johannesburg Western Bypass to Pretoria Western Bypass to Cape Town Western Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to Bergville M5 Pretoria to Bergville M5 Cape Town to Bergville M5
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
187.6 km
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 11 min • 2 hrs 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
27.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
62.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
20.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bergville M5
06:35 – 17:21
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,565.15
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.49
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R74.89
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,647.52
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass Start: Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
187.6 km
Total: 374.4 km
Midpoint 187.6 km
374.4 km 4 hrs 22 min
Destination Bergville M5 End: Kingsway -28.73111, 29.35167

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 374.4 km
Return-cycle span 748.9 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 22 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 187.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -27.39518, 28.80010
End -28.73111, 29.35167
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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Bergville M5
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Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Bergville M5
2
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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from Bergville M5? +
Western Bypass is about 374.4 km from Bergville M5 by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Bergville M5? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Bergville M5 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass to Bergville M5? +
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 Bergville M5? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R714.97 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R717.93 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R870.79 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R876.18 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Bergville M5? +
Yes. There are 22 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Harrismith
From Western Bypass To Bergville M5
Bethlehem
From Western Bypass To Bergville M5
Kingsway
From Western Bypass To Bergville M5

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bergville M5, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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