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Distance from Western Bypass to Maseru

Western Bypass to Maseru is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 311.5 km in roughly 4 hrs 8 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Western Bypass → Maseru
Road distance
311.5 km
193.6 mi • 168.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
234.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 8 min
Return: 8 hrs 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 8 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R521.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R523.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R580.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R585.60
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R688.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R691.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R766.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R772.66
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R905.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R909.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,008.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,016.66
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 8 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 23 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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311.5 km 4 hrs 8 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Maseru
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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
    0.5 km
  7. Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
    5.0 km
  8. Continue straight onto Cedar Road
    2.9 km
  9. Turn left
    4.0 km
  10. Turn right onto Pelindaba Road
    20.5 km
  11. Continue left
    9.5 km
  12. Turn right
    14.8 km
  13. Merge slight right
    183.0 km
  14. Go straight
    62.2 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right onto Station Road
    0.1 km
  16. Turn left onto Vryburg Road
    0.5 km
  17. Turn left onto Modiri Molema Street
    0.7 km
  18. Continue straight onto Setlopo Road
    0.3 km
  19. Turn left
    0.2 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 7
Known total R213.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Swartruggens Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R103.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
155.7 km
Gauteng to North West
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 4 min • 2 hrs 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to North West
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Western Bypass → Maseru
Gauteng to North West
Start area Origin
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Maseru, North West
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Western Bypass → Maseru
Western Bypass Origin postcode
Not available
Maseru Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng to North West
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
18.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
35.1 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Overlapping province
150.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Maseru → Western Bypass
Western Bypass ↔ Maseru
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
155.7 km
Total: 311.5 km
Midpoint 155.7 km
311.5 km 4 hrs 8 min
Destination Maseru -25.87461, 25.64174

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to North West
One-way road span 311.5 km
Return-cycle span 623.0 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 8 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 6.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 155.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -25.63746, 26.88949
End -25.87461, 25.64174
Destination services

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Service groups 6
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Maseru
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Maseru
6
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Maseru
1
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Maseru
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Maseru
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Maseru
6
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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from Maseru? +
Western Bypass is about 311.5 km from Maseru by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Maseru? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Maseru in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass to Maseru? +
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 Maseru? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R521.45 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R523.92 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R580.89 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R585.60 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Maseru? +
Yes. There are 7 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Maseru, North West
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: 18.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 35.1 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Overlapping province
About 161.5 km Difference: 150.0 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Same province pair
About 100.2 km Difference: 211.3 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Same province pair
About 99.3 km Difference: 212.2 km

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