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Distance from Western Bypass to Lagos

Western Bypass to Lagos is a practical regional trip, covering about 53.9 km in roughly 37 min.

N Western Bypass → Lagos
Road distance
53.9 km
33.5 mi • 29.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
33.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.60×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
37 min
Return: 1 hr 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
37 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R90.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R90.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R100.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R101.34
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R119.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R119.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R132.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R133.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R156.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R157.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R174.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R175.94
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
37 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
52 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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53.9 km 37 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Lagos
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Western Bypass
    36.7 km
  2. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    4.1 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R59: Alberton (south)
    0.4 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork towards R59: Alberton
    1.3 km
  5. Merge slight right
    8.8 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork towards M7: Tokaza
    0.2 km
  8. Go straight onto Kliprivier Road
    0.6 km
  9. Turn left onto J.G. Strijdom Road
    0.3 km
  10. Turn left onto Langkloof Street
    0.6 km
  11. Turn left onto Cairo Street
    0.1 km
  12. Turn right onto Maputo Street
    0.2 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn left onto Lagos Street
    0.0 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 11
Known total R0.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. 9 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
27.0 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
18 min • 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Western Bypass → Lagos
Gauteng
Start area Origin
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Lagos, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Western Bypass → Lagos
Western Bypass Origin postcode
Not available
Lagos Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Vereeniging
3 other similar routes
0.4 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Same province
0.0 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Same province
26.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Lagos → Western Bypass
Western Bypass ↔ Lagos
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
27.0 km
Total: 53.9 km
Midpoint 27.0 km
53.9 km 37 min
Destination Lagos -26.35061, 28.10418

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 53.9 km
Return-cycle span 107.8 km
Traversal time 37 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 26.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 27.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -26.15342, 28.13246
End -26.35061, 28.10418
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Lagos
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Lagos
2
  • PEP
    Hospital Road, Katlehong, 1426, Gauteng
  • PEP
    3 Nota Street, Katlehong, 1431, Gauteng
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Lagos
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Lagos
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Lagos
2
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Questions 8
How far is Western Bypass from Lagos? +
Western Bypass is about 53.9 km from Lagos by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Lagos? +
The drive usually takes about 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Lagos in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass to Lagos? +
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 Lagos? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R90.24 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R90.67 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R100.52 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R101.34 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Lagos? +
Yes. There are 11 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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

ern Bypass
From Western Bypass To Lagos
: Alberton ()
From Western Bypass To Lagos
Vereeniging
From Western Bypass To Lagos
Johannesburg
From Western Bypass To Lagos
Tokoza
From Western Bypass To Lagos
: Tokaza
From Western Bypass To Lagos

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Lagos, Gauteng
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 Vereeniging Same province
About 53.5 km Difference: 0.4 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Same province
About 53.9 km Difference: 0.0 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Same province
About 27.3 km Difference: 26.6 km
Pretoria to Midrand Same province
About 29.8 km Difference: 24.1 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Same province
About 19.9 km Difference: 34.0 km

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