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Distance from Western Bypass to S17

N Western Bypass → S17
Road distance
282.8 km
Provincial mix · R34
Western Bypass to S17 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 282.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 36 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
244.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 36 min
Start point
Western Bypass
Return: 7 hrs 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
216 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R553.10
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R553.71
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R550.86
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R570.21
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R729.79
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R730.59
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R726.83
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R752.36
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R960.25
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R961.31
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R956.36
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R989.95
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
139° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
319° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0716, 27.9742
End coords Destination point
-27.7301, 29.5951
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 12 °C Western Bypass Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 12 °C S17 Cloudy View Forecast →
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Western Bypass → S17
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Car
282.8 km
3 hrs 36 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
282.8 km
~4 hrs 21 min
65 km/h avg
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Places from Western Bypass to S17

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Food & drink Near Western Bypass

The Loaf

279 Church Street, 2188 5 km from start
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Convenience store Near Western Bypass

Shell Select

0026, Gauteng 5 km from start
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Convenience store Near Western Bypass

Shell Select

2157, Gauteng 11 km from start
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Convenience store Near Western Bypass

Shell Select

2090, Gauteng 12 km from start
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Supermarkets Soon after Western Bypass

Woolworths Food

Thabo Mbeki Road, Germiston, 2008 20 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after Western Bypass

Fat Cake City

Rietfontein Road 23 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after Western Bypass

Fournos Bakery

Regent Street 20 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after Western Bypass

Charlie Catue

Smith Road 20 km from start
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Fuel stations Soon after Western Bypass

Shell

11 Andries Pretorius Road, Alberton, 1449, Gauteng 26 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Western Bypass

Bonjour

Heidelberg, 1441 45 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Western Bypass

Bonjour

Heidelberg, 1441 46 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Shell Select

1441, Gauteng 61 km from start
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Convenience store Around halfway

Quickshop

Villiers 121 km from start
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Convenience store Around halfway

Quickshop

Villiers 121 km from start
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Start, destination and route line.

282.8 km 3 hrs 36 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish S17
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Start point
Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Western Bypass to S17 via R34
    Provincial road route R34
  2. Head on Western Bypass
    36.7 km
  3. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork
    82.6 km
  5. Take the exit ramp left towards R34: Frankfort
    1.0 km
  6. Turn left
    13.2 km
  7. Turn right
    14.9 km
  8. Turn left
    13.6 km
  9. Turn right
    56.7 km
  10. Turn right
    5.4 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 22
Known total R678.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 22 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
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
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
Routes ↩ S17 → Western Bypass Western Bypass to Johannesburg Western Bypass to Pretoria Western Bypass to Cape Town Western Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to S17 Pretoria to S17 Cape Town to S17
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Halfway point
141.6 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 48 min • 1 hr 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
47.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at S17
06:44 – 17:13
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:59
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
51 min
SunriseDawn break
06:44
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,182.28
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.66
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R56.57
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,244.50
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
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
141.6 km
Total: 282.8 km
Midpoint 141.6 km
282.8 km 3 hrs 36 min
Destination S17 -27.73005, 29.59514

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Free State
One-way road span 282.8 km
Return-cycle span 565.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 141.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -27.02143, 28.60964
End -27.73005, 29.59514
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from S17? +
Western Bypass is about 282.8 km from S17 by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to S17? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to S17 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass to S17? +
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 S17? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R553.10 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R553.71 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R550.86 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R570.21 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to S17? +
Yes. There are 22 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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