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Distance from Western Bypass to Underpass M3

Western Bypass to Underpass M3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 780.2 km in roughly 8 hrs 19 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Western Bypass → Underpass M3
Road distance
780.2 km
M81 N1 R348
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
639.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 19 min
Start point
Western Bypass
End point
Hoop Street
Return: 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
499 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
93.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,306.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,312.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,454.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,466.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,723.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,731.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,919.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,935.29
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,267.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,278.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,525.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,546.43
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
216° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
36° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0716, 27.9742
End coords Destination point
-30.6449, 24.0145
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

780.2 km 8 hrs 19 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Underpass M3
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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
    32.7 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork
    677.7 km
  7. Take the exit ramp right
    0.4 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right
    58.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R348
    0.6 km
  10. Turn right
    4.3 km
  11. Turn right onto Hoop Street
    0.4 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 16 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
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 ↩ Underpass M3 → Western Bypass Western Bypass to Johannesburg Western Bypass to Pretoria Western Bypass to Cape Town Western Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to Underpass M3 Pretoria to Underpass M3 Cape Town to Underpass M3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
390.7 km
Gauteng to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 9 min • 4 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Northern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
56.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
129.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
42.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Underpass M3
06:54 – 17:47
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 0 min
SunriseDawn break
06:54
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,261.31
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.60
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R156.04
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,432.96
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
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
390.7 km
Total: 780.2 km
Midpoint 390.7 km
780.2 km 8 hrs 19 min
Destination Underpass M3 End: Hoop Street -30.64491, 24.01451

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Northern Cape
One-way road span 780.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,560.4 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 19 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 1.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 390.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -28.95989, 26.36727
End -30.64491, 24.01451
Destination services

Available in Underpass M3

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

Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Underpass M3
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Underpass M3
2
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from Underpass M3? +
Western Bypass is about 780.2 km from Underpass M3 by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Underpass M3? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Underpass M3 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 Underpass M3? +
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 Underpass M3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,306.08 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,312.26 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,454.95 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,466.75 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Underpass M3? +
Yes. There are 16 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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Towns along the route

Toll: Bloemfontein
From Western Bypass To Underpass M3
Underpass
From Western Bypass To Underpass M3

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Underpass M3, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

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About 276.4 km Difference: 503.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 541.6 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 637.4 km

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