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Distance from Western Bypass to Sofia

N Western Bypass → Sofia
Road distance
66.0 km
Highway dominant · M45 / N17
Western Bypass to Sofia is a practical regional trip, covering about 66.0 km in roughly 47 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
46.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.41×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
47 min
Start point
Western Bypass
End point
Sofia Lane
Return: 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
47 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R126.04
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R126.57
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R153.51
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R154.47
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R166.31
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R167.00
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R202.55
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R203.81
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R218.83
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R219.73
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R266.52
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R268.17
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
117° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
297° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0716, 27.9742
End coords Destination point
-26.2651, 28.3907
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 15 °C Western Bypass Light Showers View Forecast → 16 °C Sofia Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Western Bypass → Sofia
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Car
66.0 km
47 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
66.0 km
~1 hr
65 km/h avg
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66.0 km 47 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Sofia
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Directions from Western Bypass to Sofia via N17
National highway N17
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Directions from Western Bypass to Sofia via M45
Metro arterial route M45
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Head on Western Bypass
    36.7 km
  2. Keep slight left at the fork
    1.6 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork towards N17: Springs
    1.8 km
  5. Merge slight left
    22.0 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M45
    0.6 km
  7. Turn left onto Ergo Road
    0.7 km
  8. Turn right onto Springs Road
    0.9 km
  9. Turn left onto Platinum Road
    0.8 km
  10. Turn right
    0.0 km
  11. Turn left onto Brasilia Lane
    0.2 km
  12. Continue straight onto Copenhagen Lane
    0.1 km
  13. Turn left onto Sofia Lane
    0.0 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 23
Known total R187.00
Main toll road N17
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N17. 9 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
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
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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 ↩ Sofia → Western Bypass Western Bypass to Johannesburg Western Bypass to Pretoria Western Bypass to Cape Town Western Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to Sofia Pretoria to Sofia Cape Town to Sofia
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
33.0 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
23 min • 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
4.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
11.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
70.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sofia
06:39 – 17:26
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 25 min
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R275.93
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.32
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R13.20
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R290.45
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass Start: Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
33.0 km
Total: 66.0 km
Midpoint 33.0 km
66.0 km 47 min
Destination Sofia End: Sofia Lane -26.26506, 28.39069

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 66.0 km
Return-cycle span 132.0 km
Traversal time 47 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 21.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 33.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -26.20559, 28.13637
End -26.26506, 28.39069
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Questions 8
How far is Western Bypass from Sofia? +
Western Bypass is about 66.0 km from Sofia by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Sofia? +
The drive usually takes about 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Sofia in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass to Sofia? +
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 Sofia? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R126.04 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R126.57 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R153.51 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R154.47 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Sofia? +
Yes. There are 23 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Johannesburg
From Western Bypass To Sofia
Springs
From Western Bypass To Sofia
Brasilia Lane
From Western Bypass To Sofia
Copenhagen Lane
From Western Bypass To Sofia
Sofia Lane
From Western Bypass To Sofia

Route Locations

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

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