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Distance from Western Bypass to Keetmanshoop

Western Bypass to Keetmanshoop is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,283.7 km in roughly 15 hrs 24 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Western Bypass → Keetmanshoop
Road distance
1,283.7 km
797.6 mi • 693.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
982.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
46
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 24 min
Return: 30 hrs 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
15 hrs 24 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,148.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,159.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,393.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,413.16
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,835.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,848.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,158.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,184.03
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,730.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,748.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,155.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,189.51
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
15 hrs 24 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
15 hrs 39 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,283.7 km 15 hrs 24 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Keetmanshoop
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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
    187.4 km
  26. Turn right onto River Street
    0.3 km
  27. Turn right onto Le Roux Street
    0.5 km
  28. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
    0.1 km
  29. Turn left onto Swartmodder Street
    5.6 km
  30. Continue straight
    204.7 km
  31. Continue straight
    53.9 km
  32. Continue straight
    35.6 km
  33. Turn left
    24.7 km
  34. Turn left
    22.0 km
  35. Turn right
    21.8 km
  36. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.0 km
  37. Turn left
    72.5 km
  38. At the end of the road, turn right
    44.5 km
  39. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  40. Continue
    0.7 km
  41. Turn left onto Swakara Avenue
    1.2 km
  42. Turn right onto Pastorie Street
    0.2 km
  43. Continue straight onto 4th Avenue
    0.2 km
  44. Turn left onto Jooste Street
    0.1 km
  45. Turn left onto 5th Avenue
    0.1 km
  46. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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
641.8 km
Gauteng to ǁKharas Region
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 42 min • 7 hrs 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to ǁKharas Region
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Western Bypass → Keetmanshoop
Gauteng to ǁKharas Region
Start area Origin
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Keetmanshoop, ǁKharas Region
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Western Bypass → Keetmanshoop
Western Bypass Origin postcode
Not available
Keetmanshoop Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng to ǁKharas Region
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
990.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
911.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
1,007.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Keetmanshoop → Western Bypass
Western Bypass ↔ Keetmanshoop
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
641.8 km
Total: 1,283.7 km
Midpoint 641.8 km
1,283.7 km 15 hrs 24 min
Destination Keetmanshoop -26.57909, 18.13419

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to ǁKharas Region
One-way road span 1,283.7 km
Return-cycle span 2,567.3 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 46
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 641.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -28.04247, 22.65032
End -26.57909, 18.13419
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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from Keetmanshoop? +
Western Bypass is about 1,283.7 km from Keetmanshoop by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Keetmanshoop? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Keetmanshoop 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 Keetmanshoop? +
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 Keetmanshoop? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,148.83 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,159.00 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,393.75 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,413.16 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Keetmanshoop? +
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 Keetmanshoop
: Ventersdorp
From Western Bypass To Keetmanshoop
Rustenburg
From Western Bypass To Keetmanshoop
: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
From Western Bypass To Keetmanshoop
Namibia
From Western Bypass To Keetmanshoop
Laboria
From Western Bypass To Keetmanshoop

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Keetmanshoop, ǁKharas Region
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: 990.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 911.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,007.2 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 1,122.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,045.1 km

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