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Distance from Somerset to Western Bypass

Somerset to Western Bypass is a short everyday drive, covering about 11.3 km in roughly 10 min.

N Somerset → Western Bypass
Road distance
11.3 km
7.0 mi • 6.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
3.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
3.04×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
9
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 min
Return: 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
10 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
62.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R18.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R18.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R21.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R21.19
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R24.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R25.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R27.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R27.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R32.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R32.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R36.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R36.79
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
10 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
25 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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11.3 km 10 min
Start Somerset
Finish Western Bypass
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Taurus Road
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Apollo Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Northumberland Avenue
    1.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Beyers Naudé Drive
    4.0 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    0.6 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    4.8 km
  9. You have arrived at your destination
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is 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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
5.6 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 min • 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Somerset → Western Bypass
Gauteng
Start area Origin
Somerset, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Somerset → Western Bypass
Somerset Origin postcode
Not available
Western Bypass Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Centurion
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Centurion Same province
2.0 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Same province
8.6 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Same province
16.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Western Bypass → Somerset
Somerset ↔ Western Bypass
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint
5.6 km
Total: 11.3 km
Midpoint 5.6 km
11.3 km 10 min
Destination Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 11.3 km
Return-cycle span 22.5 km
Traversal time 10 min
Maneuver count 9
Maneuver density 79.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 5.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint -26.11123, 27.95150
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 Somerset from Western Bypass? +
Somerset is about 11.3 km from Western Bypass by road.
How long does it take from Somerset to Western Bypass? +
The drive usually takes about 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Somerset to Western Bypass in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Somerset 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 Somerset to Western Bypass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R18.87 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R18.96 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R21.02 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R21.19 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Somerset to Western Bypass? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Somerset, Gauteng
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.

Pretoria to Centurion Same province
About 13.2 km Difference: 2.0 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Same province
About 19.9 km Difference: 8.6 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Same province
About 27.3 km Difference: 16.1 km
Pretoria to Midrand Same province
About 29.8 km Difference: 18.5 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Same province
About 53.9 km Difference: 42.6 km

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