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Distance from Western Bypass to Lower Mall

Western Bypass to Lower Mall is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 360.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 1 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Western Bypass → Lower Mall
Road distance
360.3 km
N12 N4 R36 R37
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
308.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 1 min
Start point
Western Bypass
End point
Riverside Mall Covered Parking
Return: 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
241 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R603.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R606.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R671.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R677.40
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R795.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R799.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R886.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R893.79
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,047.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,052.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,166.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,176.04
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
77° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
257° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.0716, 27.9742
End coords Destination point
-25.4390, 30.9685
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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360.3 km 4 hrs 1 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Lower Mall
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Western Bypass
    28.0 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12 Toll
    0.4 km
  3. Keep slight left at the fork towards N12
    0.8 km
  4. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  6. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right
    26.7 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R37
    0.5 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right onto Sabie Road
    0.7 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  14. Continue
    0.3 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    0.8 km
  17. Turn left onto Madiba Drive
    0.9 km
  18. Turn right onto Government Boulevard
    0.4 km
  19. Turn left onto Riverside Mall Covered Parking
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R294.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 7 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Lower Mall → Western Bypass Western Bypass to Johannesburg Western Bypass to Pretoria Western Bypass to Cape Town Western Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to Lower Mall Pretoria to Lower Mall Cape Town to Lower Mall
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
180.1 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 0 min • 2 hrs 0 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
25.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
59.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
19.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lower Mall
06:21 – 17:23
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 42 min
SunriseDawn break
06:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,506.20
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.21
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R72.07
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,585.47
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (25)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass Start: Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
180.1 km
Total: 360.3 km
Midpoint 180.1 km
360.3 km 4 hrs 1 min
Destination Lower Mall End: Riverside Mall Covered Parking -25.43904, 30.96850

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 360.3 km
Return-cycle span 720.7 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 1 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 5.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 180.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -25.82974, 29.51906
End -25.43904, 30.96850
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Lower Mall
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Lower Mall
3
  • Winmar
    9 Rapid Street
  • Woolworths
    Wild Fig Street iLanga Mall, Mbombela, 1200
  • Edgars
    Edgars, Brown Street, Nelindja, Mbombela Ward 14, Mbombela, Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga, 1201, South Africa
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Lower Mall
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Lower Mall
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Lower Mall
3
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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from Lower Mall? +
Western Bypass is about 360.3 km from Lower Mall by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Lower Mall? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 1 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Lower Mall in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass to Lower Mall? +
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 Lower Mall? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R603.20 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R606.05 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R671.95 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R677.40 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Lower Mall? +
Yes. There are 15 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

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: Germiston
From Western Bypass To Lower Mall
Durban
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Johannesburg
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eMalahleni
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Kempton Park
From Western Bypass To Lower Mall
Benoni
From Western Bypass To Lower Mall
: Nelspruit
From Western Bypass To Lower Mall
Mashishing
From Western Bypass To Lower Mall
Schoemanskloof
From Western Bypass To Lower Mall

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Lower Mall, Mpumalanga
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Same province pair
About 276.4 km Difference: 83.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 67.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 12.1 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 205.8 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 198.8 km

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