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Distance from Western Bypass to Alberton

Western Bypass to Alberton is a practical regional trip, covering about 40.6 km in roughly 27 min.

N Western Bypass → Alberton
Road distance
40.6 km
25.2 mi • 21.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
26.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.54×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
8
Info Travel board
Travel time
27 min
Return: 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
27 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R67.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R68.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R75.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R76.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R89.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R90.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R99.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R100.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R117.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R118.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R131.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R132.43
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
27 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
42 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

40.6 km 27 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Alberton
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Western Bypass
    36.7 km
  2. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    2.4 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Johannesburg
    0.4 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Voortrekker Road
    0.6 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Voortrekker Road
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Voortrekker Road
    0.5 km
  7. Continue make a U-turn onto Voortrekker Road
    0.1 km
  8. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 11
Known total R0.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. 9 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 -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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 -26.093, 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
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
20.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
13 min • 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Western Bypass → Alberton
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Alberton
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Western Bypass → Alberton
Western Bypass Origin postcode
Not available
Alberton Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Benoni
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
13.2 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
10.8 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
13.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Alberton → Western Bypass
Western Bypass ↔ Alberton
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
20.3 km
Total: 40.6 km
Midpoint 20.3 km
40.6 km 27 min
Destination Alberton -26.26699, 28.12205

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 40.6 km
Return-cycle span 81.2 km
Traversal time 27 min
Maneuver count 8
Maneuver density 19.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 20.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -26.09829, 28.11989
End -26.26699, 28.12205
Destination services

Available in Alberton

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 5
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Alberton
6
Nearby category Banks Top 5 nearby matches around Alberton
5
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Alberton
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Alberton
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Alberton
3
Destination brief

Travelling to Alberton

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Standout Why Alberton stands out
Alberton is best understood as south-east Gauteng district planning, not flattened generic metro copy.
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Alberton trip accuracy improves when the exact suburb, mall, office or venue is known before departure.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Best for Alberton-specific arrivals, business trips and suburban Gauteng planning.
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Questions 8
How far is Western Bypass from Alberton? +
Western Bypass is about 40.6 km from Alberton by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Alberton? +
The drive usually takes about 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Alberton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass to Alberton? +
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 Alberton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R67.92 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R68.24 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R75.66 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R76.28 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Alberton? +
Yes. There are 11 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. 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
Alberton
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 Benoni Overlapping province
About 27.3 km Difference: 13.2 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
About 29.8 km Difference: 10.8 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
About 53.5 km Difference: 13.0 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
About 53.9 km Difference: 13.3 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
About 19.9 km Difference: 20.7 km

Reverse route and related trips

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