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Distance from Western Bypass to Sakabula Circle

Western Bypass to Sakabula Circle is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,407.3 km in roughly 15 hrs 14 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Western Bypass → Sakabula Circle
Road distance
1,407.3 km
874.5 mi • 759.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,257.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 14 min
Return: 30 hrs 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
15 hrs 14 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,355.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,366.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,624.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,645.60
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,108.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,123.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,462.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,490.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,089.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,109.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,556.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,593.05
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
15 hrs 14 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
15 hrs 29 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,407.3 km 15 hrs 14 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Sakabula Circle
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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
    915.9 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  9. Continue straight
    59.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M12: Giel Basson Drive
    0.5 km
  11. Turn left onto Giel Basson Drive
    1.4 km
  12. Turn right onto Milton Road
    0.3 km
  13. Turn left onto Cambridge Street
    0.9 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left onto Halt Road
    0.4 km
  16. Continue make a U-turn onto Halt Road
    0.0 km
  17. Turn left onto Boston Avenue
    0.1 km
  18. Continue straight onto Riverton Crescent
    0.7 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn left onto Lakeside Street
    0.1 km
  20. Turn right onto De Maas Road
    0.5 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn left onto Sakabula Circle
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 20
Known total R590.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 20 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
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
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
704.0 km
Gauteng to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 37 min • 7 hrs 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Western Bypass → Sakabula Circle
Gauteng to Western Cape
Start area Origin
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Sakabula Circle, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Western Bypass → Sakabula Circle
Western Bypass Origin postcode
Not available
Sakabula Circle Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng to Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
1,034.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
1,114.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
1,130.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Sakabula Circle → Western Bypass
Western Bypass ↔ Sakabula Circle
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
704.0 km
Total: 1,407.3 km
Midpoint 704.0 km
1,407.3 km 15 hrs 14 min
Destination Sakabula Circle -33.91368, 18.55439

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,407.3 km
Return-cycle span 2,814.6 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 14 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 704.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -31.01687, 24.55574
End -33.91368, 18.55439
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Sakabula Circle
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Sakabula Circle
6
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Sakabula Circle
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Sakabula Circle
6
  • Shell
    323 Voortrekker Road, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell
    111 Hugo Street, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell
    130 Gunners Circle, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    7405, Western Cape
  • Shell
    100 Belvenie Avenue, 7490, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Halt Road, 7460, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Sakabula Circle
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Sakabula Circle
1
  • Clicks
    1 Koeberg Road, Brooklyn, Cape Town, 7405
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Sakabula Circle
4
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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from Sakabula Circle? +
Western Bypass is about 1,407.3 km from Sakabula Circle by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Sakabula Circle? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Sakabula Circle 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 Sakabula Circle? +
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 Sakabula Circle? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,355.81 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,366.95 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,624.32 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,645.60 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Sakabula Circle? +
Yes. There are 20 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. 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 Sakabula Circle
: Cape Town
From Western Bypass To Sakabula Circle
Airport
From Western Bypass To Sakabula Circle
Riverton Crescent
From Western Bypass To Sakabula Circle

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Sakabula Circle, Western Cape
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.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,034.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,114.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,130.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,168.7 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 1,245.8 km

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