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Distance from Western Bypass to Harmonie

Western Bypass to Harmonie is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 681.3 km in roughly 7 hrs 38 min.

N Western Bypass → Harmonie
Road distance
681.3 km
423.4 mi • 367.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
570.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 38 min
Return: 15 hrs 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 38 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,140.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,145.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,270.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,280.86
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,504.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,512.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,676.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,690.03
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,980.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,989.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,205.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,223.72
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 38 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 53 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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681.3 km 7 hrs 38 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Harmonie
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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
    389.5 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  8. Turn left
    2.4 km
  9. Turn right
    122.1 km
  10. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    71.8 km
  11. Turn right onto Robinson Road
    0.5 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right onto Grey Street
    54.1 km
  13. Turn right
    1.1 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right onto President Swart Street
    0.2 km
  15. Continue straight onto Recreation Street
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right onto Fincham Street
    0.3 km
  17. 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
341.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 49 min • 3 hrs 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Western Bypass → Harmonie
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Harmonie
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Western Bypass → Harmonie
Western Bypass Origin postcode
Not available
Harmonie Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
388.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
404.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
308.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Harmonie → Western Bypass
Western Bypass ↔ Harmonie
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
341.3 km
Total: 681.3 km
Midpoint 341.3 km
681.3 km 7 hrs 38 min
Destination Harmonie -30.98917, 26.32056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 681.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,362.7 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 38 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 341.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -28.71384, 26.77864
End -30.98917, 26.32056
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Harmonie
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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from Harmonie? +
Western Bypass is about 681.3 km from Harmonie by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Harmonie? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Harmonie 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 Harmonie? +
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 Harmonie? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,140.56 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,145.96 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,270.56 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,280.86 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Harmonie? +
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. 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 Harmonie
: Aliwal
From Western Bypass To Harmonie
London
From Western Bypass To Harmonie
Mangaung
From Western Bypass To Harmonie

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Harmonie
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: 388.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 404.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 308.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 442.8 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 519.8 km

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