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Distance from Western Bypass to Bultfontein

Western Bypass to Bultfontein is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 348.0 km in roughly 4 hrs 3 min.

N Western Bypass → Bultfontein
Road distance
348.0 km
M81 N1 R34
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
305.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 3 min
Start point
Western Bypass
Return: 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
243 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R664.45
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R667.20
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R809.26
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R814.27
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R876.70
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R880.34
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,067.78
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,074.39
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,153.55
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,158.34
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,404.97
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,413.67
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
216° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
36° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0716, 27.9742
End coords Destination point
-28.2869, 26.1506
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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348.0 km 4 hrs 3 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Bultfontein
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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
    54.2 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    4.7 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Tempest Road
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Tempest Road
    1.5 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Tempest Road
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto Tempest Road
    1.0 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Tempest Road
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Tempest Road
    0.8 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Tempest Road
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Tempest Road
    0.3 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Tempest Road
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Tempest Road
    0.6 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  21. Continue onto Stateway
    4.3 km
  22. Continue straight
    62.6 km
  23. Turn left
    0.7 km
  24. Turn left
    3.6 km
  25. Turn right onto Dickens Street
    0.3 km
  26. Turn right onto Stofberg Street
    0.1 km
  27. Turn right
    0.1 km
  28. 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 ↩ Bultfontein → Western Bypass Western Bypass to Johannesburg Western Bypass to Pretoria Western Bypass to Cape Town Western Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to Bultfontein Pretoria to Bultfontein Cape Town to Bultfontein
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
174.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 1 min • 2 hrs 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
25.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
57.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bultfontein
06:46 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 49 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 28 min
SunriseDawn break
06:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,454.55
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.96
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R69.60
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,531.11
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (40)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass Start: Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
174.2 km
Total: 348.0 km
Midpoint 174.2 km
348.0 km 4 hrs 3 min
Destination Bultfontein -28.28694, 26.15056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 348.0 km
Return-cycle span 696.0 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 8.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 174.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -27.38789, 27.40109
End -28.28694, 26.15056
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 5 nearby matches around Bultfontein
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Bultfontein
1
  • Spar
    President Swart Street, Bultfontein, 9670
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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from Bultfontein? +
Western Bypass is about 348.0 km from Bultfontein by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Bultfontein? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Bultfontein in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass to Bultfontein? +
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 Bultfontein? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R664.45 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R667.20 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R809.26 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R814.27 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Bultfontein? +
Yes. There are 15 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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 Bultfontein
: Odendaalsrus
From Western Bypass To Bultfontein
Welkom
From Western Bypass To Bultfontein
Stateway
From Western Bypass To Bultfontein

Route Locations

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

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