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Distance from Western Bypass to Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1

N Western Bypass → Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1
Road distance
432.7 km
M81 N1 N6
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
387.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 33 min
Start point
Western Bypass
End point
Western Bypass
Return: 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
273 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
94.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R826.20
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R829.63
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,006.27
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,012.50
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,090.13
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,094.65
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,327.72
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,335.94
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,434.38
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,440.33
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,747.00
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,757.82
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
207° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
27° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0716, 27.9742
End coords Destination point
-29.1688, 26.1832
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Western Bypass to Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 432.7 km in roughly 4 hrs 33 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Western Bypass → Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1
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Car
432.7 km
4 hrs 33 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
432.7 km
~6 hrs 39 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
433 km
↑ 1 hr 42 min faster
Flight time
51 min
With airport
~2 hrs 51 min
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432.7 km 4 hrs 33 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1
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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
    4.9 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M81
    0.4 km
  3. Keep slight right at the fork towards M81
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right towards N1 Toll: Bloemfontein
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    32.7 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork
    389.5 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  8. Turn right
    0.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    3.3 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are 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
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
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
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1 → Western Bypass Western Bypass to Johannesburg Western Bypass to Pretoria Western Bypass to Cape Town Western Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1 Pretoria to Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1 Cape Town to Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1
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Halfway point
216.8 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 16 min • 2 hrs 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
31.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
72.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1
06:51 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 38 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:51
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,808.66
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.65
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R86.54
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,903.85
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass Start: Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
216.8 km
Total: 432.7 km
Midpoint 216.8 km
432.7 km 4 hrs 33 min
Destination Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1 End: Western Bypass -29.16880, 26.18321

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Free State
One-way road span 432.7 km
Return-cycle span 865.4 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 33 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 216.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -27.72955, 27.23550
End -29.16880, 26.18321
Places

Places in Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1

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38 places
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Convenience store

Bonjour

📍 Convenience store Curie Avenue, Bloemfontein, 4001
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Bloemfontein
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Bloemfontein
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Bloemfontein
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School

Beetles Bugs and Butterflies

🏫 School Vereeniging Drive
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Supermarket

Checkers Hyper

📍 Supermarket Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
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Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Barry Richter Road, Bloemfontein, 9310, Free State
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Bloemfontein
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Supermarket

Pick n Pay Hyper

📍 Supermarket 111 Benade Drive, Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9301, Free State
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Clothing store

D.K. Bridal Boutique

👔 Clothing store 52 Pasteur Avenue, Bloemfontein, 9301
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Department store

Quantum cigarettes

🏬 Department store 228 Mlamleli Road
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School

Wilgehof Primary School

🏫 School Rose Avenue
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School

🏫 School Wildeals Avenue, Bloemfontein, 9317, Free State
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School

Castle Bridge School

🏫 School James Dick Street, Bloemfontein
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Shopping centre

TGS Shopping Center

🏬 Shopping centre 46 Wilde Als Avenue, 9301
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Clothing store

Adenddorf machinery mart

👔 Clothing store 10 Harvey Road, 9301
🏫
School

Hodisa Technical Secondary School

🏫 School Ntlati Street, Mangaung
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School

🏫 School Haldon Road
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School

Free State School of Nursing

🏫 School Kolbe Avenue, Bloemfontein
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School

Vulamasango Secondary School

🏫 School Zim Street, Mangaung
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9309, Western Cape
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Fuel station

BP

⛽ Fuel station Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
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Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store Manguang, Free State
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9300, Free State
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Department store

Edgars

🏬 Department store Bloemfontein
🏬
Shopping centre

Loch Logan Mall

🏬 Shopping centre 105 Henry
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Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Fakulteits Street
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Clothing store

Spitz

👔 Clothing store Bloemfontein
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Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
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Bank

Nedbank

🏦 Bank Henry Street, Bloemfontein
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9301, Free State
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9301, Free State
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Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
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Bank

FNB

🏦 Bank Nelson Mandela Drive
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Clothing store

Fashion World

👔 Clothing store Kellner Street
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Clothing store

Truworths

👔 Clothing store Kellner Street
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Shopping centre

Mimosa Mall

🏬 Shopping centre Bloemfontein
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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1? +
Western Bypass is about 432.7 km from Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1 by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass to Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1? +
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 Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R826.20 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R829.63 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,006.27 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,012.50 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1? +
Yes. There are 16 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

Toll: Bloemfontein
From Western Bypass To Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1
: Aliwal
From Western Bypass To Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1
London
From Western Bypass To Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1
Mangaung
From Western Bypass To Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1
Kroonstad
From Western Bypass To Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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