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Distance from Western Bypass to Maputo

Western Bypass to Maputo is a practical regional trip, covering about 53.8 km in roughly 37 min.

N Western Bypass → Maputo
Road distance
53.8 km
M7 R59
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
33.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.59×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
37 min
Start point
Western Bypass
End point
Maputo Street
Return: 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
37 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R90.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R90.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R100.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R101.10
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R118.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R119.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R132.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R133.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R156.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R157.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R174.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R175.52
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
157° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
337° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0716, 27.9742
End coords Destination point
-26.3512, 28.1050
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

53.8 km 37 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Maputo
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Western Bypass
    36.7 km
  2. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    4.1 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R59: Alberton (south)
    0.4 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork towards R59: Alberton
    1.3 km
  5. Merge slight right
    8.8 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork towards M7: Tokaza
    0.2 km
  8. Go straight onto Kliprivier Road
    0.6 km
  9. Turn left onto J.G. Strijdom Road
    0.3 km
  10. Turn left onto Langkloof Street
    0.6 km
  11. Turn left onto Cairo Street
    0.1 km
  12. Turn right onto Maputo Street
    0.1 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R0.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. 9 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are 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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
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 -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Maputo → Western Bypass Western Bypass to Johannesburg Western Bypass to Pretoria Western Bypass to Cape Town Western Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to Maputo Pretoria to Maputo Cape Town to Maputo
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
26.9 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
18 min • 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
3.9 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
8.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
62.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Maputo
06:32 – 17:36
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 41 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R224.79
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.08
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R10.76
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R236.62
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
26.9 km
Total: 53.8 km
Midpoint 26.9 km
53.8 km 37 min
Destination Maputo End: Maputo Street -26.35118, 28.10499

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 53.8 km
Return-cycle span 107.6 km
Traversal time 37 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 24.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 26.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -26.15286, 28.13231
End -26.35118, 28.10499
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Maputo
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Maputo
2
  • PEP
    Hospital Road, Katlehong, 1426, Gauteng
  • PEP
    3 Nota Street, Katlehong, 1431, Gauteng
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Maputo
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Maputo
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Maputo
2
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Questions 8
How far is Western Bypass from Maputo? +
Western Bypass is about 53.8 km from Maputo by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Maputo? +
The drive usually takes about 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Maputo in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass to Maputo? +
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 Maputo? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R90.02 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R90.45 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R100.29 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R101.10 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Maputo? +
Yes. There are 11 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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

ern Bypass
From Western Bypass To Maputo
: Alberton ()
From Western Bypass To Maputo
Vereeniging
From Western Bypass To Maputo
Johannesburg
From Western Bypass To Maputo
Tokoza
From Western Bypass To Maputo
: Tokaza
From Western Bypass To Maputo

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

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Johannesburg to Pretoria Same province
About 53.9 km Difference: 0.1 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Same province
About 27.3 km Difference: 26.4 km
Pretoria to Midrand Same province
About 29.8 km Difference: 24.0 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Same province
About 19.9 km Difference: 33.9 km

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