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Distance from Western Bypass to Bonjour Oliver Tambo Road

Western Bypass to Bonjour Oliver Tambo Road is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 418.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 30 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Western Bypass → Bonjour Oliver Tambo Road
Road distance
418.3 km
259.9 mi • 225.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
382.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 30 min
Return: 9 hrs 0 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 30 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R700.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R703.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R780.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R786.35
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R923.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R928.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,029.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,037.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,215.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,221.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,354.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,365.20
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 30 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 45 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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418.3 km 4 hrs 30 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Bonjour Oliver Tambo Road
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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
    364.3 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M30: Mangaung
    0.9 km
  8. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    3.5 km
  11. Continue straight onto East Burger Street
    0.9 km
  12. Turn right onto Douglas Street
    0.2 km
  13. Turn left onto Oliver Tambo
    1.8 km
  14. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  15. Turn right
    0.0 km
  16. 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
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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
209.6 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 15 min • 2 hrs 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Western Bypass → Bonjour Oliver Tambo Road
Gauteng to Free State
Start area Origin
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Bonjour Oliver Tambo Road, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Western Bypass → Bonjour Oliver Tambo Road
Western Bypass Origin postcode
Not available
Bonjour Oliver Tambo Road Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng to Free State
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
125.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
141.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
45.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bonjour Oliver Tambo Road → Western Bypass
Western Bypass ↔ Bonjour Oliver Tambo Road
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
209.6 km
Total: 418.3 km
Midpoint 209.6 km
418.3 km 4 hrs 30 min
Destination Bonjour Oliver Tambo Road -29.13737, 26.21695

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Free State
One-way road span 418.3 km
Return-cycle span 836.6 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 30 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 209.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -27.66906, 27.25368
End -29.13737, 26.21695
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Bonjour Oliver Tambo Road
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Bonjour Oliver Tambo Road
6
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Bonjour Oliver Tambo Road
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Bonjour Oliver Tambo Road
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bonjour Oliver Tambo Road
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Bonjour Oliver Tambo Road
5
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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from Bonjour Oliver Tambo Road? +
Western Bypass is about 418.3 km from Bonjour Oliver Tambo Road by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Bonjour Oliver Tambo Road? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Bonjour Oliver Tambo Road in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass to Bonjour Oliver Tambo Road? +
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 Bonjour Oliver Tambo Road? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R700.22 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R703.53 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R780.03 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R786.35 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Bonjour Oliver Tambo Road? +
Yes. There are 16 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Toll: Bloemfontein
From Western Bypass To Bonjour Oliver Tambo Road
: Mangaung
From Western Bypass To Bonjour Oliver Tambo Road
Bram Fischer
From Western Bypass To Bonjour Oliver Tambo Road
Oliver Tambo
From Western Bypass To Bonjour Oliver Tambo Road

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bonjour Oliver Tambo Road, Free State
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: 125.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 141.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 45.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 179.7 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 256.8 km

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