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Distance from Western Bypass to Brackenfell

Western Bypass to Brackenfell is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,393.5 km in roughly 15 hrs 5 min.

N Western Bypass → Brackenfell
Road distance
1,393.5 km
865.9 mi • 752.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,244.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 5 min
Return: 30 hrs 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
15 hrs 5 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,332.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,343.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,598.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,619.70
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,077.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,092.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,428.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,456.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,049.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,069.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,511.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,548.10
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
15 hrs 5 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
15 hrs 20 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,393.5 km 15 hrs 5 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Brackenfell
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Destination
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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
    915.9 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  9. Continue straight
    46.3 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M137
    0.5 km
  11. Turn left onto Okavango Road
    1.4 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Paarl Road
    0.6 km
  13. Turn left onto Kruis Road
    0.2 km
  14. Turn right onto Taurus
    0.1 km
  15. Continue left onto Gemini Street
    1.0 km
  16. Continue slight left onto Lelie Road
    0.3 km
  17. Turn right onto Weber Street
    0.3 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn left onto Alkin Street
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 20
Known total R590.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 20 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
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
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
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
697.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 32 min • 7 hrs 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Western Bypass → Brackenfell
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Brackenfell
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Western Bypass → Brackenfell
Western Bypass Origin postcode
Not available
Brackenfell Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
1,021.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
1,100.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
1,117.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Brackenfell → Western Bypass
Western Bypass ↔ Brackenfell
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
697.1 km
Total: 1,393.5 km
Midpoint 697.1 km
1,393.5 km 15 hrs 5 min
Destination Brackenfell -33.88306, 18.70000

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,393.5 km
Return-cycle span 2,787.0 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 5 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 1.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 697.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -30.97987, 24.61319
End -33.88306, 18.70000
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Brackenfell
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Brackenfell
3
  • Woolworths
    Cobia Street, 7580
  • PEP
    Cape Town, 7570, Western Cape
  • PEP
    125-135 Ascot Street, Cape Town, 7570, Western Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Brackenfell
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Brackenfell
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Brackenfell
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Brackenfell
3
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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from Brackenfell? +
Western Bypass is about 1,393.5 km from Brackenfell by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Brackenfell? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Brackenfell 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 Brackenfell? +
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 Brackenfell? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,332.75 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,343.79 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,598.63 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,619.70 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Brackenfell? +
Yes. There are 20 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. 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 Brackenfell
: Cape Town
From Western Bypass To Brackenfell
Taurus
From Western Bypass To Brackenfell

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Brackenfell
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.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,021.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,100.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,117.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,154.9 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 1,232.0 km

Reverse route and related trips

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