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Distance from Western Bypass to Gesini

N Western Bypass → Gesini
Road distance
898.4 km
Metro routes · M81 / N1 / N6
Western Bypass to Gesini is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 898.4 km in roughly 10 hrs 26 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
650.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 26 min
Start point
Western Bypass
Return: 20 hrs 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
626 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,808.01
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,815.13
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,806.07
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,892.75
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,385.57
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,394.96
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,383.01
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,497.38
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,138.91
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,151.26
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,135.54
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,286.03
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
181° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
1° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0716, 27.9742
End coords Destination point
-31.9178, 27.8219
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 15 °C Western Bypass Clear Sky View Forecast → 15 °C Gesini Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Western Bypass → Gesini
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Car
898.4 km
10 hrs 26 min
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Two-wheeler
898.4 km
~13 hrs 49 min
65 km/h avg
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898.4 km 626 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Gesini
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  1. Directions from Western Bypass to Gesini via N1 and N6
    National highway route N1N6
  2. Directions from Western Bypass to Gesini via M81
    Metro arterial route M81
  3. Head on Western Bypass
    4.9 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M81
    0.4 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork towards M81
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right towards N1 Toll: Bloemfontein
    0.5 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    32.7 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    389.5 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  10. Turn left
    2.4 km
  11. Turn right
    122.1 km
  12. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  13. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    162.9 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    2.8 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    13.9 km
  22. Turn right
    88.5 km
  23. Turn left
    1.8 km
  24. Turn sharp right
    1.0 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  26. Turn right
    0.1 km
  27. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  28. Turn right
    0.1 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 16 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
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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 ↩ Gesini → Western Bypass Western Bypass to Johannesburg Western Bypass to Pretoria Western Bypass to Cape Town Western Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to Gesini Pretoria to Gesini Cape Town to Gesini
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
449.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 13 min • 5 hrs 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
64.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
149.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
48.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Gesini
07:04 – 17:10
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:07
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 45 min
SunriseDawn break
07:04
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,755.46
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R17.97
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R179.69
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,953.11
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (28)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass Start: Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
449.9 km
Total: 898.4 km
Midpoint 449.9 km
898.4 km 626 min
Destination Gesini -31.91778, 27.82194

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 898.4 km
Return-cycle span 1796.8 km
Traversal time 626 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 449.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -29.37247, 26.20442
End -31.91778, 27.82194
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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from Gesini? +
Western Bypass is about 898.4 km from Gesini by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Gesini? +
The drive usually takes about 626 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Gesini 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 Gesini? +
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 Gesini? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,808.01 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,815.13 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,806.07 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,892.75 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Gesini? +
Yes. There are 16 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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