Distance from Western Bypass to Parkside Crescent

N Western Bypass → Parkside Crescent

Road distance

976.4 km

Metro routes · M4 / M81 / N1 / N6

Western Bypass to Parkside Crescent is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 976.4 km in roughly 10 hrs 56 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

772.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.26×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

10 hrs 56 min

Start point

Western Bypass

End point

Parkside Crescent

Return: 21 hrs 53 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

656 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

89.2 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

12 hrs 11 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,909.46

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,911.57

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

181° S

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

1° N

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.0716, 27.9742

End coords Destination point

-33.0141, 27.8899

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 14 °C Western Bypass Clear Sky View Forecast → 18 °C Parkside Crescent Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Western Bypass → Parkside Crescent

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Car

976.4 km

10 hrs 56 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

976.4 km

~15 hrs 1 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 16 km to Lanseria International
✈ HLA → CPT → ELS (1 hr 34 min)
🚗 6 km from East London Airport
↑ 6 hrs 42 min faster than driving · Search →

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Places from Western Bypass to Parkside Crescent

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Hotel Before halfway

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 380 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 380 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Before halfway

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 380 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 380 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Western Bypass

Finish Parkside Crescent

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Western Bypass to Parkside Crescent via N1 and N6

National highway route N1N6
Directions from Western Bypass to Parkside Crescent via M81 and M4

Metro arterial routes M81M4
Head on Western Bypass

4.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M81

0.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards M81

0.1 km
Turn right towards N1 Toll: Bloemfontein

0.5 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

32.7 km
Keep slight right at the fork

389.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North

0.5 km
Turn left

2.4 km
Turn right

122.1 km
Continue left onto Rascher Street

72.0 km
Turn right onto Somerset Street

162.9 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Cathcart Street

0.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Cathcart Street

2.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Louis Botha Street

1.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

173.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

2.1 km
Continue straight onto North East Expressway

2.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Pearce Street

0.4 km
Turn right onto Pearce Road

0.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Pearce Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Pearce Road

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Lukin Road

1.0 km
Turn left onto Oxford Street

1.1 km
Turn right onto Saint Peters Road

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Saint Johns Road

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Windyridge Road

0.6 km
Turn right onto Parkside Crescent

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 16

Known total R426.50

Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route

This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M4 - Magalies Toll Route. 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

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

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 ↩ Parkside Crescent → Western Bypass Western Bypass to Johannesburg Western Bypass to Pretoria Western Bypass to Cape Town Western Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to Parkside Crescent Pretoria to Parkside Crescent Cape Town to Parkside Crescent

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

489.0 km

Gauteng to Eastern Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 28 min • 5 hrs 28 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Gauteng to Eastern Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

70.3 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

162.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

52.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

79.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Parkside Crescent

07:06 – 17:08

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 1 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

1 hr 37 min

SunriseDawn break

07:06

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,081.54

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R19.53

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R195.29

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,296.36

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (39)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Western Bypass Start: Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418

Midpoint

489.0 km

Total: 976.4 km

Midpoint 489.0 km

976.4 km 10 hrs 56 min

Destination Parkside Crescent End: Parkside Crescent -33.01408, 27.88993

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Gauteng to Eastern Cape

One-way road span 976.4 km

Return-cycle span 1,952.9 km

Traversal time 10 hrs 56 min

Maneuver count 33

Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 489.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418

Midpoint -29.72061, 26.19070

End -33.01408, 27.88993

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Western Bypass from Parkside Crescent? +

Western Bypass is about 976.4 km from Parkside Crescent by road.

How long does it take from Western Bypass to Parkside Crescent? +

The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Parkside Crescent 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 Parkside Crescent? +

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 Parkside Crescent? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,965.00 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,972.73 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,962.89 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,057.10 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Parkside Crescent? +

Yes. There are 16 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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