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Distance from Western Bypass to Ruby Gailey

N Western Bypass → Ruby Gailey
Road distance
388.7 km
R616
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
326.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 31 min
Start point
Western Bypass
End point
Ruby Gailey
Return: 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
271 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R742.19
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R745.27
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R903.95
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R909.54
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R979.27
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R983.34
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,192.71
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,200.09
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,288.52
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,293.86
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,569.35
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,579.07
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
147° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
327° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0716, 27.9742
End coords Destination point
-28.5362, 29.7705
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Western Bypass to Ruby Gailey is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 388.7 km in roughly 4 hrs 31 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Western Bypass → Ruby Gailey
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Car
388.7 km
4 hrs 31 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
388.7 km
~5 hrs 58 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
389 km
↑ 1 hr 44 min faster
Flight time
46 min
With airport
~2 hrs 46 min
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Start, destination and route line.

388.7 km 4 hrs 31 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Ruby Gailey
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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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
    58.7 km
  3. Keep slight left at the fork
    269.6 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  5. Turn left
    12.3 km
  6. Turn left
    2.5 km
  7. Turn right
    4.9 km
  8. Turn left
    0.1 km
  9. Turn right onto Egerton Road
    0.6 km
  10. Turn left onto Cochrane Road
    0.8 km
  11. Turn right onto Ruby Gailey
    1.7 km
  12. Continue make a U-turn onto Ruby Gailey
    0.2 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 26
Known total R938.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 26 toll points from our database. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Routes ↩ Ruby Gailey → Western Bypass Western Bypass to Johannesburg Western Bypass to Pretoria Western Bypass to Cape Town Western Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to Ruby Gailey Pretoria to Ruby Gailey Cape Town to Ruby Gailey
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Halfway point
194.7 km
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 15 min • 2 hrs 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
28.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
64.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
21.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ruby Gailey
06:33 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,624.74
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.77
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R77.74
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,710.25
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass Start: Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
194.7 km
Total: 388.7 km
Midpoint 194.7 km
388.7 km 4 hrs 31 min
Destination Ruby Gailey End: Ruby Gailey -28.53618, 29.77053

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 388.7 km
Return-cycle span 777.4 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 194.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -27.45657, 28.81961
End -28.53618, 29.77053
Destination services

Available in Ruby Gailey

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Ruby Gailey
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Ruby Gailey
1
  • PEP
    Keate Street, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Ruby Gailey
1
  • ABSA
    Murchison Street
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Ruby Gailey
3
  • Shell
    52 Newcastle Road, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell Select
    3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    87 Murchinson Street, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Ruby Gailey
4
  • Pick n Pay
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Boxer
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Quickshop
    11 Murchison Street, Ladysmith
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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from Ruby Gailey? +
Western Bypass is about 388.7 km from Ruby Gailey by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Ruby Gailey? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Ruby Gailey in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass to Ruby Gailey? +
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 Ruby Gailey? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R742.19 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R745.27 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R903.95 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R909.54 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Ruby Gailey? +
Yes. There are 26 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 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. 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

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From Western Bypass To Ruby Gailey

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Ruby Gailey, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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