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Distance from Western Bypass to Steynsrus

N Western Bypass → Steynsrus
Road distance
257 km
Provincial mix · M81 / N1 / R76
Western Bypass to Steynsrus is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 257.0 km in roughly 2 hrs 58 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
213.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 58 min
Start point
Western Bypass
Return: 5 hrs 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
178 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R517.17
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R519.21
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R516.62
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R541.41
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R682.38
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R685.06
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R681.65
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R714.36
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R897.87
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R901.40
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R896.90
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R939.95
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
191° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
11° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0716, 27.9742
End coords Destination point
-27.9514, 27.5631
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 13 °C Western Bypass Clear Sky View Forecast → 12 °C Steynsrus Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Western Bypass → Steynsrus
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Car
257 km
2 hrs 58 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
257 km
~3 hrs 57 min
65 km/h avg
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257 km 179 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Steynsrus
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Western Bypass to Steynsrus via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Directions from Western Bypass to Steynsrus via M81
    Metro arterial route M81
  3. Directions from Western Bypass to Steynsrus via R76
    Provincial road route R76
  4. Head on Western Bypass
    4.9 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M81
    0.4 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards M81
    0.1 km
  7. Turn right towards N1 Toll: Bloemfontein
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    32.7 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    172.2 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R76: Bethlehem
    0.5 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards R76: Lindley
    0.2 km
  12. Go straight onto South Road
    43.0 km
  13. Turn right
    0.1 km
  14. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left
    0.0 km
  16. Turn right
    0.2 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  18. Turn right
    0.4 km
  19. Turn left
    1.0 km
  20. Turn left
    0.3 km
  21. Turn right
    0.3 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 15 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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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
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 ↩ Steynsrus → Western Bypass Western Bypass to Johannesburg Western Bypass to Pretoria Western Bypass to Cape Town Western Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to Steynsrus Pretoria to Steynsrus Cape Town to Steynsrus
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
128.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 29 min • 1 hr 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
42.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Steynsrus
06:56 – 17:20
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:08
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 24 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 10 min
SunriseDawn break
06:56
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,074.23
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.14
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R51.40
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,130.77
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
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
128.8 km
Total: 257 km
Midpoint 128.8 km
257 km 179 min
Destination Steynsrus -27.95139, 27.56306

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 257 km
Return-cycle span 514 km
Traversal time 179 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 7.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 128.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -27.01132, 27.56496
End -27.95139, 27.56306
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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from Steynsrus? +
Western Bypass is about 257 km from Steynsrus by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Steynsrus? +
The drive usually takes about 179 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Steynsrus in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass to Steynsrus? +
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 Steynsrus? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R517.17 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R519.21 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R516.62 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R541.41 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Steynsrus? +
Yes. There are 15 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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