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Distance from Oliver Tambo to Western Bypass

Oliver Tambo to Western Bypass is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 406.9 km in roughly 4 hrs 22 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Oliver Tambo → Western Bypass
Road distance
406.9 km
252.8 mi • 219.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
381.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 22 min
Return: 8 hrs 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 22 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
93.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R681.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R684.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R758.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R764.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R898.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R902.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,001.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,009.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,182.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,188.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,317.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,327.99
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 22 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 37 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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406.9 km 4 hrs 22 min
Start Oliver Tambo
Finish Western Bypass
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Oliver Tambo
    0.9 km
  2. Turn right onto Douglas Street
    0.3 km
  3. Turn left onto Hanger Street
    0.8 km
  4. Turn slight left onto Alexandra Avenue
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    3.5 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  8. Take the ramp straight
    1.5 km
  9. Merge slight right
    367.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork onto Western Bypass
    24.3 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R426.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
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
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
203.9 km
Free State to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 11 min • 2 hrs 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Oliver Tambo → Western Bypass
Free State to Gauteng
Start area Origin
Oliver Tambo, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Oliver Tambo → Western Bypass
Oliver Tambo Origin postcode
Not available
Western Bypass Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Free State to Gauteng
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
113.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
130.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
34.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Western Bypass → Oliver Tambo
Oliver Tambo ↔ Western Bypass
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Oliver Tambo -29.12867, 26.21883
Midpoint
203.9 km
Total: 406.9 km
Midpoint 203.9 km
406.9 km 4 hrs 22 min
Destination Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Gauteng
One-way road span 406.9 km
Return-cycle span 813.8 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 22 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 203.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.12867, 26.21883
Midpoint -27.71057, 27.23690
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 9
How far is Oliver Tambo from Western Bypass? +
Oliver Tambo is about 406.9 km from Western Bypass by road.
How long does it take from Oliver Tambo to Western Bypass? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Oliver Tambo to Western Bypass in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Oliver Tambo 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 Oliver Tambo to Western Bypass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R681.14 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R684.36 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R758.77 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R764.92 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Oliver Tambo to Western Bypass? +
Yes. There are 15 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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. 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
Oliver Tambo, Free State
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: 113.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 130.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 34.4 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 271.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 168.3 km

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