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Distance from Colbyn to Western Bypass

Colbyn to Western Bypass is a practical regional trip, covering about 66.4 km in roughly 50 min.

N Colbyn → Western Bypass
Road distance
66.4 km
41.3 mi • 35.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
45.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.45×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
50 min
Return: 1 hr 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
50 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R111.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R111.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R123.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R124.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R146.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R147.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R163.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R164.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R192.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R193.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R214.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R216.73
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
50 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 5 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

66.4 km 50 min
Start Colbyn
Finish Western Bypass
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Amos Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn sharp right onto Gordon Road
    1.2 km
  3. Continue straight onto Jan Shoba Street
    2.4 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Middel Street
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Middel Street
    1.1 km
  6. Continue straight onto George Storrar Drive
    2.6 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Fountains Circle
    0.0 km
  8. Continue slight right onto Fountains Circle
    0.1 km
  9. Turn right onto Christina de Wit Avenue towards M7: Proclamation Hill
    1.1 km
  10. Turn right onto Eeufees Road
    0.1 km
  11. Take the ramp left
    0.8 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    30.3 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Roodepoort
    1.5 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    17.9 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.3 km
  17. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  18. Turn right onto Beyers Naudé Drive
    0.2 km
  19. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    1.0 km
  20. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    4.8 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
33.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
25 min • 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Colbyn → Western Bypass
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Colbyn
Destination area Arrival
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Colbyn → Western Bypass
Colbyn Origin postcode
Not available
Western Bypass Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Pretoria
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
12.5 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
12.9 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
36.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Western Bypass → Colbyn
Colbyn ↔ Western Bypass
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Colbyn -25.73998, 28.24367
Midpoint
33.3 km
Total: 66.4 km
Midpoint 33.3 km
66.4 km 50 min
Destination Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 66.4 km
Return-cycle span 132.8 km
Traversal time 50 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 31.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 33.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.73998, 28.24367
Midpoint -25.98577, 28.12468
End -26.07156, 27.97418
Destination services

Available in Western Bypass

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Western Bypass
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Western Bypass
5
  • Woolworths
    Northumberland Avenue, Johannesburg, 2194
  • PEP
    Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, Johannesburg, 2194, Gauteng
  • PEP
    John Voster Street, Johannesburg, 2156, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg, 2195, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Witkoppen Road Fourways Mall, Sandton, 2068
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Western Bypass
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Western Bypass
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Western Bypass
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Western Bypass
1
  • Clicks
    Blueberry Street Blueberry Square, Roodepoort, 2040
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Western Bypass
4
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Questions 8
How far is Colbyn from Western Bypass? +
Colbyn is about 66.4 km from Western Bypass by road.
How long does it take from Colbyn to Western Bypass? +
The drive usually takes about 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Colbyn to Western Bypass in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Colbyn to Western Bypass? +
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 Colbyn to Western Bypass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R111.16 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R111.69 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R123.83 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R124.83 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Colbyn to Western Bypass? +
Yes. There are 8 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Fountains Circle
From Colbyn To Western Bypass
: Proclamation Hill
From Colbyn To Western Bypass
Centurion
From Colbyn To Western Bypass
: Germiston
From Colbyn To Western Bypass
Durban
From Colbyn To Western Bypass
Roodepoort
From Colbyn To Western Bypass
Bloemfontein
From Colbyn To Western Bypass
: Honeydew
From Colbyn To Western Bypass
cliff
From Colbyn To Western Bypass
: Pretoria
From Colbyn To Western Bypass

Route Locations

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

Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
About 53.9 km Difference: 12.5 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
About 53.5 km Difference: 12.9 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
About 29.8 km Difference: 36.6 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 99.3 km Difference: 32.9 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 100.2 km Difference: 33.8 km

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