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Distance from Western Bypass to Construction Bypass

N Western Bypass → Construction Bypass
Road distance
468.7 km
M81 N1 R70
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
375.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 52 min
Start point
Western Bypass
End point
Construction Bypass
Return: 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
352 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R895.00
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R898.71
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,090.06
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,096.81
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,180.90
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,185.80
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,438.27
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,447.18
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,553.81
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,560.26
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,892.46
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,904.18
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
184° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
4° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0716, 27.9742
End coords Destination point
-29.4380, 27.6933
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Western Bypass to Construction Bypass is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 468.7 km in roughly 5 hrs 52 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Western Bypass → Construction Bypass
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Car
468.7 km
5 hrs 52 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
468.7 km
~7 hrs 12 min
65 km/h avg
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469 km
~56 min
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468.7 km 5 hrs 52 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Construction Bypass
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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
    217.2 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R70: Hennenman
    0.8 km
  8. Turn left
    96.0 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left
    34.6 km
  10. Turn right
    0.4 km
  11. Go straight
    36.1 km
  12. Take the ramp slight left
    0.1 km
  13. Merge slight right
    11.6 km
  14. Continue straight onto Mpilo Boulevard
    5.9 km
  15. Continue straight onto Main South
    0.9 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Main South
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Main South
    5.1 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Principal Highway
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Principal Highway
    6.4 km
  20. Turn slight left
    0.6 km
  21. Go straight
    11.2 km
  22. Continue straight
    2.6 km
  23. Turn right onto Construction Bypass
    0.5 km
  24. Continue left onto Construction Bypass
    0.0 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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 ↩ Construction Bypass → Western Bypass Western Bypass to Johannesburg Western Bypass to Pretoria Western Bypass to Cape Town Western Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to Construction Bypass Pretoria to Construction Bypass Cape Town to Construction Bypass
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
234.8 km
Gauteng to Maseru District
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 56 min • 2 hrs 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Maseru District
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
33.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
78.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Construction Bypass
06:47 – 17:23
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 36 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 13 min
SunriseDawn break
06:47
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,959.26
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.37
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R93.74
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,062.38
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass Start: Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
234.8 km
Total: 468.7 km
Midpoint 234.8 km
468.7 km 5 hrs 52 min
Destination Construction Bypass End: Construction Bypass -29.43797, 27.69331

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Maseru District
One-way road span 468.7 km
Return-cycle span 937.4 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 52 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 234.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -27.88918, 27.20698
End -29.43797, 27.69331
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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from Construction Bypass? +
Western Bypass is about 468.7 km from Construction Bypass by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Construction Bypass? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Construction Bypass in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass to Construction Bypass? +
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 Construction Bypass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R895.00 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R898.71 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,090.06 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,096.81 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Construction Bypass? +
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 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 Construction Bypass
: Hennenman
From Western Bypass To Construction Bypass
Senekal
From Western Bypass To Construction Bypass
Mpilo Boulevard
From Western Bypass To Construction Bypass
Main
From Western Bypass To Construction Bypass

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Construction Bypass, Maseru District
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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