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Distance from Western Bypass to Vrede

Western Bypass to Vrede is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 224.4 km in roughly 2 hrs 42 min.

N Western Bypass → Vrede
Road distance
224.4 km
R34
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
191.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 42 min
Start point
Western Bypass
End point
Van Der Lingen Street
Return: 5 hrs 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
162 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 57 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R375.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R377.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R418.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R421.91
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R495.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R498.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R552.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R556.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R652.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R655.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R726.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R732.49
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
142° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
322° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0716, 27.9742
End coords Destination point
-27.4265, 29.1637
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

224.4 km 162 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Vrede
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Western Bypass
    36.7 km
  2. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  3. Keep slight left at the fork
    82.6 km
  4. Take the exit ramp left towards R34: Frankfort
    1.0 km
  5. Turn left
    13.2 km
  6. Turn right
    14.9 km
  7. Turn left
    13.6 km
  8. Go straight
    1.8 km
  9. Turn right
    0.6 km
  10. Turn left
    0.3 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.0 km
  12. Go straight onto Church Street
    1.0 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right onto Van Der Lingen Street
    0.0 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 22
Known total R678.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 22 toll points from our database. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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 ↩ Vrede → Western Bypass Western Bypass to Johannesburg Western Bypass to Pretoria Western Bypass to Cape Town Western Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to Vrede Pretoria to Vrede Cape Town to Vrede
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
112.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 21 min • 1 hr 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
16.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
37.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
12.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Vrede
06:29 – 17:30
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 25 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R938.12
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.49
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R44.89
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R987.50
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass Start: Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
112.4 km
Total: 224.4 km
Midpoint 112.4 km
224.4 km 162 min
Destination Vrede End: Van Der Lingen Street -27.42647, 29.16371

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 224.4 km
Return-cycle span 448.8 km
Traversal time 162 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 6.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 112.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -26.80125, 28.45603
End -27.42647, 29.16371
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Service groups 1
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1
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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from Vrede? +
Western Bypass is about 224.4 km from Vrede by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Vrede? +
The drive usually takes about 162 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Vrede in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass to Vrede? +
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 Vrede? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R375.70 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R377.48 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R418.52 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R421.91 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Vrede? +
Yes. There are 22 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

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

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