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Distance from Western Bypass to George N2 N1

Western Bypass to George N2 N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,183.2 km in roughly 13 hrs 54 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Western Bypass → George N2 N1
Road distance
1,183.2 km
M81 N1 N9
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
971.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 54 min
Start point
Western Bypass
Return: 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
834 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
15 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,259.33
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,268.70
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,751.75
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,768.79
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,981.07
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,993.43
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,630.78
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,653.27
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,922.45
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,938.72
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,777.35
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,806.93
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
204° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
24° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0716, 27.9742
End coords Destination point
-33.9669, 23.6452
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,183.2 km 13 hrs 54 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish George N2 N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    603.6 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  8. Merge slight right
    197.3 km
  9. Turn right onto Caledon Street
    0.2 km
  10. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.1 km
  11. Continue left onto Church Street
    230.8 km
  12. Turn left
    3.1 km
  13. Turn left onto Queen Street
    9.8 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.5 km
  15. Turn left
    35.7 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork
    30.9 km
  17. Turn left
    31.4 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 19
Known total R645.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 19 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
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
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
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
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
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 ↩ George N2 N1 → Western Bypass Western Bypass to Johannesburg Western Bypass to Pretoria Western Bypass to Cape Town Western Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to George N2 N1 Pretoria to George N2 N1 Cape Town to George N2 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
592.4 km
Gauteng to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 57 min • 6 hrs 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
85.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
196.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
63.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at George N2 N1
07:06 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 48 min
SunriseDawn break
07:06
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,945.96
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R23.66
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R236.65
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,206.27
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
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
592.4 km
Total: 1,183.2 km
Midpoint 592.4 km
1,183.2 km 13 hrs 54 min
Destination George N2 N1 -33.96688, 23.64522

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,183.2 km
Return-cycle span 2,366.5 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 54 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 1.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 592.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -30.52465, 25.54619
End -33.96688, 23.64522
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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from George N2 N1? +
Western Bypass is about 1,183.2 km from George N2 N1 by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to George N2 N1? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to George N2 N1 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 George N2 N1? +
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 George N2 N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,259.33 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,268.70 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,751.75 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,768.79 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to George N2 N1? +
Yes. There are 19 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. 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 George N2 N1
: Port Elizabeth
From Western Bypass To George N2 N1

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
George N2 N1, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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