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Distance from Western Bypass to Mpilo Boulevard

Western Bypass to Mpilo Boulevard is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 437.7 km in roughly 5 hrs 20 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Western Bypass → Mpilo Boulevard
Road distance
437.7 km
272.0 mi • 236.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
363.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 20 min
Return: 10 hrs 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 20 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R732.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R736.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R816.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R822.88
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R966.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R971.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,077.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,085.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,272.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,278.15
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,417.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,428.62
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Mpilo Boulevard
8.8°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
7.5°C
Day range High / low
H 18° • L 8°
Rain chance Today's probability
23%
Wind 10m wind speed
4 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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437.7 km 5 hrs 20 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Mpilo Boulevard
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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
    217.2 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R70: Hennenman
    0.8 km
  8. Turn left
    96.0 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left
    34.6 km
  10. Turn right
    0.4 km
  11. Go straight
    36.1 km
  12. Take the ramp slight left
    0.1 km
  13. Merge slight right
    11.6 km
  14. Continue straight onto Mpilo Boulevard
    2.1 km
  15. Continue make a U-turn onto Mpilo Boulevard
    0.2 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 15 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
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
219.3 km
Gauteng to Maseru District
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 40 min • 2 hrs 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Maseru District
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Western Bypass → Mpilo Boulevard
Gauteng to Maseru District
Start area Origin
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Mpilo Boulevard, Maseru District
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Western Bypass → Mpilo Boulevard
Western Bypass Origin postcode
Not available
Mpilo Boulevard Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng to Maseru District
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
144.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
161.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
65.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Mpilo Boulevard → Western Bypass
Western Bypass ↔ Mpilo Boulevard
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
219.3 km
Total: 437.7 km
Midpoint 219.3 km
437.7 km 5 hrs 20 min
Destination Mpilo Boulevard -29.30753, 27.47079

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Maseru District
One-way road span 437.7 km
Return-cycle span 875.4 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 219.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -27.75149, 27.22872
End -29.30753, 27.47079
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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Mpilo Boulevard
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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from Mpilo Boulevard? +
Western Bypass is about 437.7 km from Mpilo Boulevard by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Mpilo Boulevard? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Mpilo Boulevard in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass to Mpilo Boulevard? +
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 Mpilo Boulevard? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R732.75 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R736.21 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R816.26 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R822.88 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Mpilo Boulevard? +
Yes. There are 15 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. 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 Mpilo Boulevard
: Hennenman
From Western Bypass To Mpilo Boulevard
Senekal
From Western Bypass To Mpilo Boulevard

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mpilo Boulevard, Maseru District
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: 144.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 161.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 65.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 199.2 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 276.2 km

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