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Distance from Western Bypass to Coast

Western Bypass to Coast is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,389.8 km in roughly 17 hrs 12 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Western Bypass → Coast
Road distance
1,389.8 km
863.6 mi • 750.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,105.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
45
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 12 min
Return: 34 hrs 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
17 hrs 12 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,326.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,337.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,591.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,612.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,069.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,084.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,419.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,447.42
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,039.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,058.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,499.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,536.07
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
17 hrs 12 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
17 hrs 27 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,389.8 km 17 hrs 12 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Coast
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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 left at the fork towards M81
    0.1 km
  4. Continue straight onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    1.6 km
  5. Turn slight left towards R564: Witkoppen Road
    0.3 km
  6. Go straight onto Witkoppen Road
    6.0 km
  7. Turn right onto Malibongwe Drive
    7.5 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N14: Krugersdorp
    0.5 km
  9. Merge slight left
    12.7 km
  10. Turn right
    10.2 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.7 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14
    0.1 km
  13. Merge slight right
    157.3 km
  14. Turn left
    21.0 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  16. Turn left
    21.7 km
  17. Turn left
    61.1 km
  18. Turn right onto Visagie Street
    78.0 km
  19. Continue right
    5.3 km
  20. Turn left onto De la Rey Street
    186.6 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  22. Continue
    3.6 km
  23. Turn right
    0.0 km
  24. Keep slight left at the fork
    23.9 km
  25. Turn right
    188.3 km
  26. Turn left onto Scott Street
    0.1 km
  27. Turn right onto Z.F. Mgcawu Street
    0.2 km
  28. Turn left onto Le Roux Street
    0.3 km
  29. Continue straight onto Lemoen Way
    38.9 km
  30. Continue straight onto Kenhardt Road
    343.5 km
  31. Continue right
    21.6 km
  32. At the end of the road, turn left onto Station Road
    0.1 km
  33. Turn right onto Hofmeyer Street
    0.2 km
  34. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.8 km
  35. Turn right onto Hoop Street
    118.5 km
  36. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.6 km
  37. At the end of the road, turn left onto Troe-Troe Street
    0.1 km
  38. Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.6 km
  39. Take the ramp right
    0.3 km
  40. Turn left
    27.8 km
  41. Turn left
    32.7 km
  42. Turn left
    3.4 km
  43. Turn right
    5.4 km
  44. Turn right
    2.7 km
  45. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N14
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N14.
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Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
695.0 km
Gauteng to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 36 min • 8 hrs 36 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Western Bypass → Coast
Gauteng to Western Cape
Start area Origin
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Coast, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Western Bypass → Coast
Western Bypass Origin postcode
Not available
Coast 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
1,017.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
1,096.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
1,113.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Coast → Western Bypass
Western Bypass ↔ Coast
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
695.0 km
Total: 1,389.8 km
Midpoint 695.0 km
1,389.8 km 17 hrs 12 min
Destination Coast -32.05869, 18.88222

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,389.8 km
Return-cycle span 2,779.7 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 12 min
Maneuver count 45
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 695.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -28.23580, 22.15811
End -32.05869, 18.88222
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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from Coast? +
Western Bypass is about 1,389.8 km from Coast by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Coast? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Coast 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 Coast? +
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 Coast? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,326.58 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,337.59 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,591.76 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,612.78 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Coast? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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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Towns along the route

: Krugersdorp
From Western Bypass To Coast
: Ventersdorp
From Western Bypass To Coast
Rustenburg
From Western Bypass To Coast
Lemoen Way
From Western Bypass To Coast

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Coast, 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: 1,017.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,096.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,113.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,151.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 1,228.3 km

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