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Distance from Western Bypass to Johannesburg M8

Western Bypass to Johannesburg M8 is a short everyday drive, covering about 34.1 km in roughly 27 min.

N Western Bypass → Johannesburg M8
Road distance
34.1 km
M1 M31
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
16.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
2.05×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
27 min
Start point
Western Bypass
End point
Commissioner Street
Return: 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
27 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R65.03
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R65.30
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R79.21
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R79.70
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R85.81
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R86.16
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R104.51
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R105.16
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R112.90
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R113.37
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R137.51
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R138.36
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
153° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
333° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0716, 27.9742
End coords Destination point
-26.2050, 28.0497
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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34.1 km 27 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Johannesburg M8
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Western Bypass
    13.7 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.4 km
  3. Keep slight left at the fork towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.5 km
  4. Merge slight right
    14.3 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M31
    0.4 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards M31
    0.1 km
  7. Continue straight onto Houghton Drive
    1.4 km
  8. Turn slight right onto Louis Botha Avenue
    0.2 km
  9. Continue right onto Clarendon Place
    0.8 km
  10. Continue straight onto Klein Street
    0.6 km
  11. Turn left onto Smit Street
    0.1 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork onto Smit Street
    0.3 km
  13. Turn right onto Claim Street
    0.7 km
  14. Continue slight right onto Mooi Street
    0.5 km
  15. Turn right onto Commissioner Street
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R0.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Johannesburg M8 → Western Bypass Western Bypass to Johannesburg Western Bypass to Pretoria Western Bypass to Cape Town Western Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to Johannesburg M8 Pretoria to Johannesburg M8 Cape Town to Johannesburg M8
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
17.1 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
13 min • 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.5 L needed
Indirect routing • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
5.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
48.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johannesburg M8
06:36 – 17:31
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
17 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R142.36
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.68
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R6.81
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R149.86
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
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
17.1 km
Total: 34.1 km
Midpoint 17.1 km
34.1 km 27 min
Destination Johannesburg M8 End: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 34.1 km
Return-cycle span 68.1 km
Traversal time 27 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 47.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 17.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -26.06891, 28.08985
End -26.20500, 28.04972
Destination services

Available in Johannesburg M8

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M8
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M8
6
  • Jam Clothing
    57 Von Weilligh Street
  • Footgear
    86 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Mr Price
    Kerk Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Markham
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Spitz
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Rage
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M8
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M8
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 5 nearby matches around Johannesburg M8
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M8
6
  • Usave
    156 Albertina Sisulu Road, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
  • Spar
    Johannesburg
  • Quickshop
    Johannesburg
  • Game
    Rissik Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Boxer
    Noord Street, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
  • Shoprite
    120 End Street, Johannesburg, 2094, Gauteng
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Johannesburg M8
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M8
6
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Questions 8
How far is Western Bypass from Johannesburg M8? +
Western Bypass is about 34.1 km from Johannesburg M8 by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Johannesburg M8? +
The drive usually takes about 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Johannesburg M8 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass to Johannesburg M8? +
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 Johannesburg M8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R65.03 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R65.30 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R79.21 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R79.70 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Johannesburg M8? +
Yes. There are 3 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Johannesburg
From Western Bypass To Johannesburg M8
Clarendon Place
From Western Bypass To Johannesburg M8

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg M8, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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