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Distance from Western Bypass to Hankey

Western Bypass to Hankey is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,149.1 km in roughly 12 hrs 58 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Western Bypass → Hankey
Road distance
1,149.1 km
714.0 mi • 620.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
912.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 58 min
Return: 25 hrs 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
12 hrs 58 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 28 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,923.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,932.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,142.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,160.22
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,538.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,550.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,827.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,850.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,339.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,355.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,720.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,750.37
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Hankey
12.3°C
Mainly clear
Feels like Perceived temperature
10.8°C
Day range High / low
H 17° • L 11°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
7 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,149.1 km 12 hrs 58 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Hankey
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Destination
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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
    603.6 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  8. Merge slight right
    94.0 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  11. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.6 km
  12. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  13. Turn right onto Hospital Street
    194.7 km
  14. Merge slight right
    45.7 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  17. Merge slight right
    47.5 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102
    0.5 km
  19. Turn right
    26.8 km
  20. Turn right onto Main Street
    0.0 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 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
575.4 km
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 29 min • 6 hrs 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Western Bypass → Hankey
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Hankey, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Western Bypass → Hankey
Western Bypass Origin postcode
Not available
Hankey Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
776.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
856.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
872.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Hankey → Western Bypass
Western Bypass ↔ Hankey
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
575.4 km
Total: 1,149.1 km
Midpoint 575.4 km
1,149.1 km 12 hrs 58 min
Destination Hankey -33.83278, 24.88361

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 1,149.1 km
Return-cycle span 2,298.2 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 58 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 575.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -30.40877, 25.66054
End -33.83278, 24.88361
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Hankey
2
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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from Hankey? +
Western Bypass is about 1,149.1 km from Hankey by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Hankey? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Hankey 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 Hankey? +
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 Hankey? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,923.59 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,932.69 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,142.84 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,160.22 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Hankey? +
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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Towns along the route

Toll: Bloemfontein
From Western Bypass To Hankey
: Port Elizabeth
From Western Bypass To Hankey
: Cradock
From Western Bypass To Hankey
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From Western Bypass To Hankey
: Thornhill
From Western Bypass To Hankey

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Hankey, Eastern 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 Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 776.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 856.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 872.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 910.5 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 970.5 km

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