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Distance from Western Bypass to Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State

Western Bypass to Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 269.6 km in roughly 2 hrs 58 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Western Bypass → Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State
Road distance
269.6 km
M81 N1 R34
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
237.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 58 min
Start point
Western Bypass
Return: 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
178 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R451.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R453.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R502.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R506.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R595.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R598.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R663.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R668.66
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R783.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R787.15
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R872.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R879.81
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
209° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
29° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0716, 27.9742
End coords Destination point
-27.9360, 26.8047
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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269.6 km 2 hrs 58 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Western Bypass
    4.9 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M81
    0.4 km
  3. Keep slight right at the fork towards M81
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right towards N1 Toll: Bloemfontein
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    32.7 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork
    173.5 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight right towards R34: Odendaalsrus
    0.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    54.2 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.8 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Craib Avenue
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Craib Avenue
    1.3 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Craib Avenue
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Craib Avenue
    0.2 km
  14. Turn left onto Sutton Avenue
    0.0 km
  15. Turn right
    0.0 km
  16. 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 ↩ Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State → Western Bypass Western Bypass to Johannesburg Western Bypass to Pretoria Western Bypass to Cape Town Western Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State Pretoria to Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State Cape Town to Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
135.0 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 29 min • 1 hr 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
44.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State
06:40 – 17:38
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 1 min
SunriseDawn break
06:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,126.81
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.39
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R53.91
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,186.11
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass Start: Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
135.0 km
Total: 269.6 km
Midpoint 135.0 km
269.6 km 2 hrs 58 min
Destination Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State -27.93601, 26.80467

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Free State
One-way road span 269.6 km
Return-cycle span 539.1 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 58 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 5.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 135.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -27.06519, 27.54640
End -27.93601, 26.80467
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  • PEP
    47 Craib Avenue, Welkom, 9459, Free State
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State
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Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State
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Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State
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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State? +
Western Bypass is about 269.6 km from Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass to Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State? +
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 Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R451.26 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R453.40 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R502.70 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R506.77 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State? +
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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

Toll: Bloemfontein
From Western Bypass To Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State
: Odendaalsrus
From Western Bypass To Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State
Welkom
From Western Bypass To Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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Reverse route and related trips

View distance from Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State to Western Bypass

Western Bypass to Johannesburg Western Bypass to Pretoria Western Bypass to Cape Town Western Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State Pretoria to Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State Cape Town to Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State Durban to Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State

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