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Distance from Western Bypass to Bonn Crescent

Western Bypass to Bonn Crescent is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 268.8 km in roughly 2 hrs 59 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Western Bypass → Bonn Crescent
Road distance
268.8 km
M81 N1 R34
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
234.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 59 min
Start point
Western Bypass
End point
Bonn Crescent
Return: 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
179 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R449.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R452.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R501.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R505.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R593.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R596.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R661.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R666.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R781.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R784.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R870.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R877.22
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
209° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
29° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0716, 27.9742
End coords Destination point
-27.9157, 26.8192
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Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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268.8 km 2 hrs 59 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Bonn Crescent
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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
    173.5 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight right towards R34: Odendaalsrus
    0.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    52.6 km
  9. Turn left
    2.4 km
  10. Turn left onto Lucette Street
    0.7 km
  11. Turn right onto Dresden Avenue
    0.1 km
  12. Turn right onto Bonn Crescent
    0.2 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 15 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
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 ↩ Bonn Crescent → Western Bypass Western Bypass to Johannesburg Western Bypass to Pretoria Western Bypass to Cape Town Western Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to Bonn Crescent Pretoria to Bonn Crescent Cape Town to Bonn Crescent
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
134.6 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 29 min • 1 hr 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
44.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bonn Crescent
06:40 – 17:38
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 41 min
SunriseDawn break
06:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,123.49
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.38
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R53.76
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,182.62
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
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
134.6 km
Total: 268.8 km
Midpoint 134.6 km
268.8 km 2 hrs 59 min
Destination Bonn Crescent End: Bonn Crescent -27.91565, 26.81925

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Free State
One-way road span 268.8 km
Return-cycle span 537.6 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 59 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 134.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -27.06175, 27.54759
End -27.91565, 26.81925
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Bonn Crescent
4
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Bonn Crescent
1
  • PEP
    47 Craib Avenue, Welkom, 9459, Free State
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bonn Crescent
6
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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from Bonn Crescent? +
Western Bypass is about 268.8 km from Bonn Crescent by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Bonn Crescent? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Bonn Crescent in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass to Bonn Crescent? +
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 Bonn Crescent? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R449.93 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R452.06 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R501.21 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R505.28 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Bonn Crescent? +
Yes. There are 15 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 Bonn Crescent
: Odendaalsrus
From Western Bypass To Bonn Crescent
Welkom
From Western Bypass To Bonn Crescent

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

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Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 24.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 107.3 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 133.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 30.2 km

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