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Distance from Western Bypass to Hartbeespoort Dam

Western Bypass to Hartbeespoort Dam is a practical regional trip, covering about 61.1 km in roughly 54 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Western Bypass → Hartbeespoort Dam
Road distance
61.1 km
M81 R511 R564
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
40.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.51×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
54 min
Start point
Western Bypass
Return: 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
54 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
67.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R116.74
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R117.23
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R142.19
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R143.07
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R154.03
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R154.67
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R187.61
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R188.77
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R202.68
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R203.52
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R246.85
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R248.38
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
342° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
162° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.0716, 27.9742
End coords Destination point
-25.7256, 27.8475
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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61.1 km 54 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Hartbeespoort Dam
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Start point
Destination
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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 left at the fork towards M81
    0.1 km
  4. Continue straight onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    1.6 km
  5. Turn slight left towards R564: Witkoppen Road
    0.3 km
  6. Go straight onto Witkoppen Road
    0.5 km
  7. Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
    5.0 km
  8. Continue straight onto Cedar Road
    2.9 km
  9. Turn left
    4.0 km
  10. Turn right onto Pelindaba Road
    20.5 km
  11. Turn right onto Elias Motsoaledi Street
    6.4 km
  12. Turn left
    1.3 km
  13. Turn slight left towards R511
    0.1 km
  14. Go straight
    13.3 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R32.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 5 toll points from our database.
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Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Pelindaba Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.00
Pelindaba Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.00
Pelindaba Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.00
Pelindaba Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
30.6 km
Gauteng to North West
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
27 min • 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to North West
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
4.4 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
10.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
66.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Hartbeespoort Dam
06:35 – 17:33
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R255.56
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.22
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R12.23
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R269.01
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass Start: Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
30.6 km
Total: 61.1 km
Midpoint 30.6 km
61.1 km 54 min
Destination Hartbeespoort Dam -25.72565, 27.84747

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to North West
One-way road span 61.1 km
Return-cycle span 122.3 km
Traversal time 54 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 24.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 30.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -25.87831, 27.88011
End -25.72565, 27.84747
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Hartbeespoort Dam
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Hartbeespoort Dam
6
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Questions 8
How far is Western Bypass from Hartbeespoort Dam? +
Western Bypass is about 61.1 km from Hartbeespoort Dam by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Hartbeespoort Dam? +
The drive usually takes about 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Hartbeespoort Dam in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass to Hartbeespoort Dam? +
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 Hartbeespoort Dam? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R116.74 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R117.23 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R142.19 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R143.07 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Hartbeespoort Dam? +
Yes. There are 5 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Hartbeespoort Dam, North West
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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