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Distance from Western Bypass to Scottburgh

Western Bypass to Scottburgh is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 626.6 km in roughly 7 hrs 13 min.

N Western Bypass → Scottburgh
Road distance
626.6 km
389.3 mi • 338.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
542.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 13 min
Return: 14 hrs 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 13 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,048.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,053.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,168.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,177.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,383.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,390.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,541.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,554.23
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,821.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,829.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,028.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,045.04
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Scottburgh
18.0°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
15.1°C
Day range High / low
H 23° • L 17°
Rain chance Today's probability
14%
Wind 10m wind speed
14 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

626.6 km 7 hrs 13 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Scottburgh
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    437.2 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  6. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  7. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  8. Merge slight right
    22.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Dududu
    0.7 km
  10. Turn left onto Dududu Road
    0.9 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.4 km
  12. Turn sharp left onto Airth Street
    0.7 km
  13. Turn left
    0.1 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 32
Known total R1,319.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 32 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
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
313.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 36 min • 3 hrs 36 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Western Bypass → Scottburgh
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Scottburgh
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Western Bypass → Scottburgh
Western Bypass Origin postcode
Not available
Scottburgh 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
333.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
350.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
254.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Scottburgh → Western Bypass
Western Bypass ↔ Scottburgh
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
313.8 km
Total: 626.6 km
Midpoint 313.8 km
626.6 km 7 hrs 13 min
Destination Scottburgh -30.28604, 30.75437

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 626.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,253.2 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 13 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 313.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -28.33887, 29.27847
End -30.28604, 30.75437
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Scottburgh
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Scottburgh
1
  • Shell
    162 Scott Street, 4180, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Scottburgh
3
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from Scottburgh? +
Western Bypass is about 626.6 km from Scottburgh by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Scottburgh? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Scottburgh 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 Scottburgh? +
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 Scottburgh? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,048.92 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,053.88 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,168.47 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,177.95 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Scottburgh? +
Yes. There are 32 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Umumbulu
From Western Bypass To Scottburgh
Richmond
From Western Bypass To Scottburgh
Dududu
From Western Bypass To Scottburgh

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Scottburgh
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: 333.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 350.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 254.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 388.0 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 465.1 km

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