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Distance from Western Bypass to Lane

Western Bypass to Lane is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 503.2 km in roughly 5 hrs 55 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Western Bypass → Lane
Road distance
503.2 km
M81 N1 R357
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
436.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 55 min
Start point
Western Bypass
End point
Lane
Return: 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
355 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R960.88
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R964.87
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,170.30
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,177.55
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,267.83
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,273.09
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,544.15
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,553.71
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,668.20
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,675.12
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,031.78
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,044.36
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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
-28.7540, 24.7413
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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503.2 km 5 hrs 55 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Lane
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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 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
    299.4 km
  14. Turn left onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  15. Continue straight onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  17. Continue straight onto Long Street
    1.6 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R357: De Beer's Guest House
    0.2 km
  19. Turn slight left onto Carters Road
    0.9 km
  20. Turn left onto Jan Hofmeyer Street
    0.4 km
  21. Turn right onto Schreiner Street
    0.1 km
  22. Turn left onto Lane
    0.1 km
  23. 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 ↩ Lane → Western Bypass Western Bypass to Johannesburg Western Bypass to Pretoria Western Bypass to Cape Town Western Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to Lane Pretoria to Lane Cape Town to Lane
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
251.8 km
Gauteng to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 57 min • 2 hrs 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Northern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
36.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
83.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
27.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lane
06:53 – 17:40
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:53
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,103.49
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.06
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R100.65
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,214.20
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass Start: Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
251.8 km
Total: 503.2 km
Midpoint 251.8 km
503.2 km 5 hrs 55 min
Destination Lane End: Lane -28.75396, 24.74132

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Northern Cape
One-way road span 503.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,006.5 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 251.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -27.08238, 26.09276
End -28.75396, 24.74132
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Lane
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Lane
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Lane
3
  • Shell
    64 Long Street, Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
  • Shell
    Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
  • Shell Select
    8301, Northern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Lane
6
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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from Lane? +
Western Bypass is about 503.2 km from Lane by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Lane? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Lane in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass to Lane? +
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 Lane? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R960.88 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R964.87 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,170.30 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,177.55 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Lane? +
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 Lane
: De Beer's Guest House
From Western Bypass To Lane

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Lane, 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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About 276.4 km Difference: 226.8 km
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About 142.8 km Difference: 360.4 km
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