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Distance from Newlands to Western Bypass

Newlands to Western Bypass is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 345.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 50 min.

N Newlands → Western Bypass
Road distance
345.4 km
214.6 mi • 186.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
279.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 50 min
Return: 7 hrs 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 50 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R578.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R580.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R644.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R649.36
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R762.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R766.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R849.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R856.79
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,003.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,008.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,118.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,127.36
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 50 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 5 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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345.4 km 3 hrs 50 min
Start Newlands
Finish Western Bypass
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.5 km
  3. Turn right onto Matlala Road
    20.9 km
  4. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    1.4 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Thabo Mbeki Street
    0.1 km
  6. Continue onto Thabo Mbeki Street
    2.9 km
  7. Turn slight left
    1.7 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    0.8 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Polokwane Bypass
    267.8 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Roodepoort
    1.5 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    17.9 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.3 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  17. Turn right onto Beyers Naudé Drive
    0.2 km
  18. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    1.0 km
  19. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    4.8 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 37
Known total R1,007.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 37 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
173.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 55 min • 1 hr 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Newlands → Western Bypass
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Newlands
Destination area Arrival
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Newlands → Western Bypass
Newlands 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 Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
52.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
69.0 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
190.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Western Bypass → Newlands
Newlands ↔ Western Bypass
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Newlands -23.84273, 29.24870
Midpoint
173.0 km
Total: 345.4 km
Midpoint 173.0 km
345.4 km 3 hrs 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 345.4 km
Return-cycle span 690.8 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 50 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 5.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 173.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.84273, 29.24870
Midpoint -24.81802, 28.42714
End -26.07156, 27.97418
Destination services

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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 9
How far is Newlands from Western Bypass? +
Newlands is about 345.4 km from Western Bypass by road.
How long does it take from Newlands to Western Bypass? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Newlands to Western Bypass in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Newlands 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 Newlands to Western Bypass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R578.23 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R580.97 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R644.14 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R649.36 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Newlands to Western Bypass? +
Yes. There are 37 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 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Pretoria
From Newlands To Western Bypass
Polokwane Bypass
From Newlands To Western Bypass
: Johannesburg
From Newlands To Western Bypass
: Germiston
From Newlands To Western Bypass
Durban
From Newlands To Western Bypass
Roodepoort
From Newlands To Western Bypass
Bloemfontein
From Newlands To Western Bypass
: Honeydew
From Newlands To Western Bypass
cliff
From Newlands To Western Bypass

Route Locations

Start area
Newlands
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 Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 52.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 69.0 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 190.9 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 183.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 27.0 km

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