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Distance from Western Bypass to Blanco

Western Bypass to Blanco is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,189.5 km in roughly 13 hrs 0 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Western Bypass → Blanco
Road distance
1,189.5 km
739.1 mi • 642.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,025.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 0 min
Return: 26 hrs 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
13 hrs 0 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,991.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,000.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,218.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,236.25
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,627.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,639.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,926.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,950.61
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,457.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,473.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,851.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,882.38
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
13 hrs 0 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
13 hrs 15 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,189.5 km 13 hrs 0 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Blanco
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Western Bypass
    4.9 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M81
    0.4 km
  3. Keep slight right at the fork towards M81
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right towards N1 Toll: Bloemfontein
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    32.7 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Donkin Street
    7.9 km
  9. Turn left
    172.4 km
  10. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Springbok Road
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  13. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  14. Turn left onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  15. Turn left onto Langenhoven Street
    31.9 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right
    18.3 km
  17. Turn right onto Montagu Street
    1.9 km
  18. Turn left onto George Road
    0.2 km
  19. Turn right
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 16
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
595.5 km
Gauteng to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 30 min • 6 hrs 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Western Bypass → Blanco
Gauteng to Western Cape
Start area Origin
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Blanco, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Western Bypass → Blanco
Western Bypass Origin postcode
Not available
Blanco Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng to Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
817.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
896.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
913.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Blanco → Western Bypass
Western Bypass ↔ Blanco
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
595.5 km
Total: 1,189.5 km
Midpoint 595.5 km
1,189.5 km 13 hrs 0 min
Destination Blanco -33.94450, 22.41283

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,189.5 km
Return-cycle span 2,379.1 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 0 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 595.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -30.53703, 25.51870
End -33.94450, 22.41283
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Banks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Blanco
3
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Blanco
2
  • FNB
    97 York Street, George, 6530
  • Nedbank
    106 York Street, George
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Blanco
6
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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from Blanco? +
Western Bypass is about 1,189.5 km from Blanco by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Blanco? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 0 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Blanco in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass to Blanco? +
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 Blanco? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,991.30 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,000.72 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,218.27 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,236.25 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Blanco? +
Yes. There are 16 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

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

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 817.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 896.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 913.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 951.0 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 1,028.0 km

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