Distance from Western Bypass to Steenberg

N Western Bypass → Steenberg

Road distance

1,431.8 km

Metro routes · M5 / M81 / N1

Western Bypass to Steenberg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,431.8 km in roughly 15 hrs 32 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,274.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.12×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

15 hrs 32 min

Start point

Western Bypass

End point

Wagner Way

Return: 31 hrs 5 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

932 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

92.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops

17 hrs 17 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R2,799.84

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R2,802.93

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

223° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

43° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.0716, 27.9742

End coords Destination point

-34.0747, 18.4708

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 9 °C Western Bypass Clear Sky View Forecast → 13 °C Steenberg Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Western Bypass → Steenberg

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Car

1,431.8 km

15 hrs 32 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,431.8 km

~22 hrs 1 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 16 km to Lanseria International
✈ HLA → CPT (2 hrs 31 min)
🚗 17 km from Cape Town International
↑ 10 hrs 55 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Soon after Western Bypass

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 380 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 380 km from start

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Hotel Soon after Western Bypass

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 380 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 380 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Western Bypass

Finish Steenberg

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Western Bypass to Steenberg via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Western Bypass to Steenberg via M81 and M5

Metro arterial routes M81M5
Head on Western Bypass

4.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M81

0.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards M81

0.1 km
Turn right towards N1 Toll: Bloemfontein

0.5 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

32.7 km
Keep slight right at the fork

915.9 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

68.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland

0.3 km
Go straight onto Koeberg Road

0.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg

3.4 km
Continue straight onto Kromboom Parkway

8.5 km
Continue straight onto Prince George Drive

6.8 km
Turn right onto Military Road towards Steenberg

0.6 km
Turn right onto Wagner Way

0.3 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 20

Known total R590.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 20 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

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

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

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 Stork

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Fiscal

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Routes ↩ Steenberg → Western Bypass Western Bypass to Johannesburg Western Bypass to Pretoria Western Bypass to Cape Town Western Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to Steenberg Pretoria to Steenberg Cape Town to Steenberg

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

716.2 km

Gauteng to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 46 min • 7 hrs 46 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Gauteng to Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

103.1 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

238.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

77.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Steenberg

07:49 – 17:43

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:46

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 53 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

17 hrs 27 min

SunriseDawn break

07:49

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,984.77

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R28.64

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R286.35

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,299.76

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (17)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Western Bypass Start: Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418

Midpoint

716.2 km

Total: 1,431.8 km

Midpoint 716.2 km

1,431.8 km 15 hrs 32 min

Destination Steenberg End: Wagner Way -34.07472, 18.47083

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Gauteng to Western Cape

One-way road span 1,431.8 km

Return-cycle span 2,863.5 km

Traversal time 15 hrs 32 min

Maneuver count 18

Maneuver density 1.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 716.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418

Midpoint -31.07190, 24.44513

End -34.07472, 18.47083

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Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Western Bypass from Steenberg? +

Western Bypass is about 1,431.8 km from Steenberg by road.

How long does it take from Western Bypass to Steenberg? +

The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Steenberg 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 Steenberg? +

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 Steenberg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,881.28 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,892.62 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,878.19 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,016.32 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Steenberg? +

Yes. There are 20 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 crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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