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Distance from Western Bypass to Selby N3

Western Bypass to Selby N3 is a short everyday drive, covering about 36.4 km in roughly 27 min.

N Western Bypass → Selby N3
Road distance
36.4 km
M70 M81 N1 N17
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
18.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
2.03×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
27 min
Start point
Western Bypass
End point
Soweto Highway
Return: 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
27 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R60.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R61.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R67.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R68.46
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R80.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R80.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R89.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R90.33
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R105.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R106.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R117.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R118.85
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
166° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
346° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0716, 27.9742
End coords Destination point
-26.2285, 28.0178
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

36.4 km 27 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Selby N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    22.8 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Soweto
    0.6 km
  7. Turn left
    2.0 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Nasrec Road
    0.1 km
  9. Continue onto Nasrec Road
    0.9 km
  10. Turn right onto Shaft 17 Road
    0.3 km
  11. Turn left towards M70
    0.1 km
  12. Go straight onto Soweto Highway
    3.7 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
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 -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Selby N3 → Western Bypass Western Bypass to Johannesburg Western Bypass to Pretoria Western Bypass to Cape Town Western Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to Selby N3 Pretoria to Selby N3 Cape Town to Selby N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
18.2 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
13 min • 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.6 L needed
Indirect routing • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
6.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
49.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Selby N3
06:34 – 17:33
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R152.21
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.73
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R7.28
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R160.23
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass Start: Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
18.2 km
Total: 36.4 km
Midpoint 18.2 km
36.4 km 27 min
Destination Selby N3 End: Soweto Highway -26.22846, 28.01777

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 36.4 km
Return-cycle span 72.8 km
Traversal time 27 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 35.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 18.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -26.12936, 27.94000
End -26.22846, 28.01777
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Selby N3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Selby N3
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Selby N3
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Selby N3
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 3 nearby matches around Selby N3
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Selby N3
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Selby N3
6
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Questions 8
How far is Western Bypass from Selby N3? +
Western Bypass is about 36.4 km from Selby N3 by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Selby N3? +
The drive usually takes about 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Selby N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass to Selby N3? +
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 Selby N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R60.96 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R61.25 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R67.91 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R68.46 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Selby N3? +
Yes. There are 5 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. 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 Selby N3
: Soweto
From Western Bypass To Selby N3
Riverlea
From Western Bypass To Selby N3

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Selby N3, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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About 27.3 km Difference: 9.1 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Same province
About 19.9 km Difference: 16.5 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Same province
About 53.5 km Difference: 17.1 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Same province
About 53.9 km Difference: 17.5 km

Reverse route and related trips

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