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Distance from Western Bypass to Nseleni

Western Bypass to Nseleni is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 625.3 km in roughly 7 hrs 22 min.

N Western Bypass → Nseleni
Road distance
625.3 km
388.5 mi • 337.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
492.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 22 min
Return: 14 hrs 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 22 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,046.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,051.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,166.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,175.51
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,381.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,387.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,538.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,551.02
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,817.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,825.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,024.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,040.81
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 22 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 37 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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625.3 km 7 hrs 22 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Nseleni
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Western Bypass
    36.7 km
  2. Keep slight left at the fork
    46.6 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Standerton
    0.7 km
  4. Turn left
    24.0 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  6. Continue
    71.4 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    1.1 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  10. Continue
    0.6 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    1.3 km
  13. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.7 km
  14. Turn left onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  15. Go straight onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    79.8 km
  16. Continue straight onto Govan Mbeki Drive
    0.7 km
  17. Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street
    1.1 km
  18. Turn right onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    38.5 km
  19. Turn left
    75.6 km
  20. Turn left
    23.1 km
  21. Turn right
    6.0 km
  22. Turn right
    150.5 km
  23. Turn left
    47.5 km
  24. Take the ramp left towards N2: Pongola
    0.7 km
  25. Merge slight right
    13.9 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Richards Bay
    0.5 km
  27. Turn left
    3.3 km
  28. Turn right onto Umviyo Street
    0.1 km
  29. Turn left onto Uqhume Street
    0.2 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 14
Known total R34.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 10 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 -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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 -26.245, 28.135
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
312.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 41 min • 3 hrs 41 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Western Bypass → Nseleni
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Nseleni
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Western Bypass → Nseleni
Western Bypass Origin postcode
Not available
Nseleni Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
332.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
348.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
252.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Nseleni → Western Bypass
Western Bypass ↔ Nseleni
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
312.8 km
Total: 625.3 km
Midpoint 312.8 km
625.3 km 7 hrs 22 min
Destination Nseleni -28.66472, 32.02222

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 625.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,250.6 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 22 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 312.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -27.66036, 30.05133
End -28.66472, 32.02222
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Service groups 1
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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from Nseleni? +
Western Bypass is about 625.3 km from Nseleni by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Nseleni? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Nseleni in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass to Nseleni? +
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 Nseleni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,046.75 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,051.70 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,166.05 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,175.51 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Nseleni? +
Yes. There are 14 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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

: Standerton
From Western Bypass To Nseleni
Heidelberg
From Western Bypass To Nseleni
: Pongola
From Western Bypass To Nseleni
Richards Bay
From Western Bypass To Nseleni

Route Locations

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

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 332.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 348.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 252.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 386.7 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 470.1 km

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