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Distance from Western Bypass to Kimberley R302

Western Bypass to Kimberley R302 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 498.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 51 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Western Bypass → Kimberley R302
Road distance
498.9 km
M81 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
433.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 51 min
Start point
Western Bypass
End point
De Beers Road
Return: 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
351 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R835.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R839.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R930.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R937.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,101.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,107.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,227.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,237.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,449.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,456.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,615.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,628.15
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
226° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
46° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0716, 27.9742
End coords Destination point
-28.7383, 24.7642
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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498.9 km 5 hrs 51 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Kimberley R302
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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 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 left at the fork
    13.3 km
  7. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  8. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  9. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  10. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  11. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    56.3 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    300.3 km
  14. Turn left onto De Beers Road
    0.1 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 7
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 7 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.
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Kimberley R302 → Western Bypass Western Bypass to Johannesburg Western Bypass to Pretoria Western Bypass to Cape Town Western Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to Kimberley R302 Pretoria to Kimberley R302 Cape Town to Kimberley R302
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
249.6 km
Gauteng to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 55 min • 2 hrs 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Northern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
83.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kimberley R302
06:48 – 17:46
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,085.23
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.98
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R99.77
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,194.98
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
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
249.6 km
Total: 498.9 km
Midpoint 249.6 km
498.9 km 5 hrs 51 min
Destination Kimberley R302 End: De Beers Road -28.73830, 24.76423

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Northern Cape
One-way road span 498.9 km
Return-cycle span 997.7 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 249.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -27.06618, 26.10521
End -28.73830, 24.76423
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Kimberley R302
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Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Kimberley R302
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Kimberley R302
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Kimberley R302
6
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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from Kimberley R302? +
Western Bypass is about 498.9 km from Kimberley R302 by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Kimberley R302? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Kimberley R302 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass to Kimberley R302? +
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 Kimberley R302? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R835.09 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R839.04 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R930.27 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R937.81 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Kimberley R302? +
Yes. There are 7 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 Kimberley R302

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kimberley R302, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

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Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 126.4 km
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About 142.8 km Difference: 356.0 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
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