Distance from Western Bypass to Cliff

Western Bypass to Cliff is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 529.0 km in roughly 6 hrs 34 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Western Bypass → Cliff

Road distance

529.0 km

328.7 mi • 285.6 nmi

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

426.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.24×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 34 min

Return: 13 hrs 9 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

6 hrs 34 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

80.4 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 19 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R23.25 / litre

R885.57

95 Petrol R23.36 / litre

R889.76

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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate

6 hrs 34 min

Comfort drive Allows a short stop

6 hrs 49 min

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Taxi fare estimate

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Western Bypass

Finish Cliff

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Head on Western Bypass

36.7 km
Keep slight left at the fork

58.7 km
Keep slight left at the fork

385.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards Currys Post

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right

5.9 km
At the end of the road, turn right

1.2 km
Turn left

16.1 km
Go straight

19.0 km
Turn right

6.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 32

Known total R1,319.00

Main toll road Not found

This route includes 32 toll points from our database. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Wilge

Road: 169

R94.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

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

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135

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

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

e-Toll Blouvalk

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

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

264.9 km

Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 17 min • 3 hrs 17 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal

Loc Route geography

Route geography

Western Bypass → Cliff

Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal

Start area Origin

Western Bypass, Gauteng

Destination area Arrival

Cliff, KwaZulu-Natal

Road span Street reference

— • —

Post Postal reference

Postal reference

— • —

Western Bypass → Cliff

Western Bypass Origin postcode

Not available

Cliff Destination postcode

Not available

Province span Route area

Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal

Set Nearby route set

Nearby route set

Johannesburg to Polokwane

3 other similar routes

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province

236.0 km

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province

252.6 km

Cape Town to George Similar distance

156.6 km

Rev Related route set

Related route set

Cliff → Western Bypass

Western Bypass ↔ Cliff

Western Bypass to Johannesburg Related trip

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Western Bypass to Cape Town Related trip

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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418

Midpoint

264.9 km

Total: 529.0 km

Midpoint 264.9 km

529.0 km 6 hrs 34 min

Destination Cliff -29.52981, 29.83861

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal

One-way road span 529.0 km

Return-cycle span 1,058.0 km

Traversal time 6 hrs 34 min

Maneuver count 10

Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 264.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418

Midpoint -28.04488, 29.01190

End -29.52981, 29.83861

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Western Bypass from Cliff? +

Western Bypass is about 529.0 km from Cliff by road.

How long does it take from Western Bypass to Cliff? +

The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Cliff in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Western Bypass to Cliff? +

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 Cliff? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R885.57 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R889.76 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R986.51 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R994.50 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Cliff? +

Yes. There are 32 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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Towns along the route

Currys Post

From Western Bypass To Cliff

Lions River

From Western Bypass To Cliff

Route Locations

Start area

Western Bypass, Gauteng

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Cliff, KwaZulu-Natal

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: 236.0 km

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province

About 276.4 km Difference: 252.6 km

Cape Town to George Similar distance

About 372.4 km Difference: 156.6 km

Gqeberha to East London Similar distance

About 238.6 km Difference: 290.4 km

Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province

About 155.2 km Difference: 373.8 km

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