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Distance from Western Bypass to Lusaka

N Western Bypass → Lusaka
Road distance
342.9 km
Metro routes · M81 / N1 / N5
Western Bypass to Lusaka is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 342.9 km in roughly 3 hrs 54 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
290.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 54 min
Start point
Western Bypass
Return: 7 hrs 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
234 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R690.07
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R692.78
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R689.32
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R722.41
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R910.50
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R914.09
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R909.53
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R953.18
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,198.03
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,202.74
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,196.74
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,254.18
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
205° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
25° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0716, 27.9742
End coords Destination point
-28.4214, 26.6986
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 17 °C Western Bypass Clear Sky View Forecast → 18 °C Lusaka Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Western Bypass → Lusaka
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Car
342.9 km
3 hrs 54 min
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Two-wheeler
342.9 km
~5 hrs 16 min
65 km/h avg
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342.9 km 3 hrs 54 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Lusaka
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Western Bypass to Lusaka via N1 and N5
    National highway route N1N5
  2. Directions from Western Bypass to Lusaka via M81
    Metro arterial route M81
  3. Head on Western Bypass
    4.9 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M81
    0.4 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork towards M81
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right towards N1 Toll: Bloemfontein
    0.5 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    32.7 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    268.3 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.5 km
  10. Turn right
    30.7 km
  11. Turn left onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    3.5 km
  12. Turn left
    0.7 km
  13. Turn right
    0.2 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.2 km
  15. Turn right
    0.2 km
  16. Turn left
    0.1 km
  17. Turn left
    0.0 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 15 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.
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Lusaka → Western Bypass Western Bypass to Johannesburg Western Bypass to Pretoria Western Bypass to Cape Town Western Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to Lusaka Pretoria to Lusaka Cape Town to Lusaka
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
171.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 57 min • 1 hr 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
24.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
57.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lusaka
07:01 – 17:23
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:12
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 22 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 25 min
SunriseDawn break
07:01
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,433.35
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.86
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R68.58
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,508.79
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
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
171.8 km
Total: 342.9 km
Midpoint 171.8 km
342.9 km 3 hrs 54 min
Destination Lusaka -28.42139, 26.69861

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 342.9 km
Return-cycle span 685.8 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 54 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 171.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -27.36957, 27.41402
End -28.42139, 26.69861
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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from Lusaka? +
Western Bypass is about 342.9 km from Lusaka by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Lusaka? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Lusaka in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass to Lusaka? +
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 Lusaka? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R690.07 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R692.78 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R689.32 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R722.41 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Lusaka? +
Yes. There are 15 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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. 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 Lusaka
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Theunissen
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