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Distance from Western Bypass to Bluff R355

Western Bypass to Bluff R355 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 729.9 km in roughly 8 hrs 24 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Western Bypass → Bluff R355
Road distance
729.9 km
R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
595.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 24 min
Start point
Western Bypass
Return: 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
504 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,393.74
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,399.52
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,697.51
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,708.02
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,838.97
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,846.59
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,239.77
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,253.64
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,419.69
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,429.73
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,947.06
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,965.31
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
159° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
339° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0716, 27.9742
End coords Destination point
-31.0466, 30.2272
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

729.9 km 8 hrs 24 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Bluff R355
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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
    58.7 km
  3. Keep slight left at the fork
    437.2 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  6. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  7. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  8. Merge slight right
    87.6 km
  9. Go straight
    40.5 km
  10. Turn left
    0.7 km
  11. Turn right
    0.6 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 42
Known total R1,625.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 42 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
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Routes ↩ Bluff R355 → Western Bypass Western Bypass to Johannesburg Western Bypass to Pretoria Western Bypass to Cape Town Western Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to Bluff R355 Pretoria to Bluff R355 Cape Town to Bluff R355
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
365.5 km
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 12 min • 4 hrs 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
52.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
121.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
39.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bluff R355
06:34 – 17:15
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 25 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,051.08
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.60
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R145.98
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,211.66
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
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
365.5 km
Total: 729.9 km
Midpoint 365.5 km
729.9 km 8 hrs 24 min
Destination Bluff R355 -31.04665, 30.22720

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 729.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,459.8 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 365.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -28.58254, 29.60841
End -31.04665, 30.22720
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Bluff R355
1
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from Bluff R355? +
Western Bypass is about 729.9 km from Bluff R355 by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Bluff R355? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Bluff R355 in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass to Bluff R355? +
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 Bluff R355? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,393.74 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,399.52 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,697.51 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,708.02 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Bluff R355? +
Yes. There are 42 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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

: Umumbulu
From Western Bypass To Bluff R355
Richmond
From Western Bypass To Bluff R355

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bluff R355, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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