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Distance from Western Bypass to The Link

Western Bypass to The Link is a short everyday drive, covering about 11.2 km in roughly 11 min.

N Western Bypass → The Link
Road distance
11.2 km
M81
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
8.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 min
Start point
Western Bypass
End point
The Link
Return: 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
11 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
59.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R18.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R18.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R20.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R21.03
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R24.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R24.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R27.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R27.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R32.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R32.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R36.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R36.51
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
85° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
265° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.0716, 27.9742
End coords Destination point
-26.0651, 28.0570
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

11.2 km 11 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish The Link
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    0.2 km
  4. Go straight onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    1.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Bryanston Drive
    3.3 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Bryanston Drive
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Bryanston Drive
    0.9 km
  8. Continue straight onto Summit Road
    0.2 km
  9. Turn left onto The Crescent
    0.1 km
  10. Turn right onto The Link
    0.2 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R0.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ The Link → Western Bypass Western Bypass to Johannesburg Western Bypass to Pretoria Western Bypass to Cape Town Western Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to The Link Pretoria to The Link Cape Town to The Link
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
5.6 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 min • 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
1.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at The Link
06:32 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 42 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R46.76
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.22
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R2.24
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R49.22
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
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
5.6 km
Total: 11.2 km
Midpoint 5.6 km
11.2 km 11 min
Destination The Link End: The Link -26.06510, 28.05702

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 11.2 km
Return-cycle span 22.4 km
Traversal time 11 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 98.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 5.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -26.04018, 28.01412
End -26.06510, 28.05702
Destination services

Available in The Link

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around The Link
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around The Link
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around The Link
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around The Link
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around The Link
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around The Link
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around The Link
6
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Questions 8
How far is Western Bypass from The Link? +
Western Bypass is about 11.2 km from The Link by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to The Link? +
The drive usually takes about 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to The Link in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass to The Link? +
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 The Link? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R18.73 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R18.81 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R20.86 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R21.03 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to The Link? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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. 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

The Crescent
From Western Bypass To The Link

Route Locations

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

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