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Distance from Western Bypass to Somerset

Western Bypass to Somerset is a short everyday drive, covering about 16.5 km in roughly 16 min.

N Western Bypass → Somerset
Road distance
16.5 km
10.3 mi • 8.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
3.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
4.45×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 min
Return: 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
16 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
60.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R27.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R27.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R30.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R31.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R36.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R36.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R40.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R40.98
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R48.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R48.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R53.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R53.92
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
16 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
31 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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16.5 km 16 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Somerset
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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
    4.5 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512: Lanseria
    0.5 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork towards R512: Northgate
    0.1 km
  8. Turn right onto Malibongwe Drive
    2.5 km
  9. Turn left onto Olievenhout Avenue
    1.5 km
  10. Turn left onto Northumberland Avenue
    1.0 km
  11. Turn left onto Apollo Road
    0.3 km
  12. Turn right onto Taurus Road
    0.3 km
  13. Turn left
    0.0 km
  14. Turn right
    0.0 km
  15. 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 N1
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
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Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
8.3 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 min • 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Western Bypass → Somerset
Gauteng
Start area Origin
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Somerset, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Western Bypass → Somerset
Western Bypass Origin postcode
Not available
Somerset Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Soweto
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Soweto Same province
3.4 km
Pretoria to Centurion Same province
3.3 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Same province
10.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Somerset → Western Bypass
Western Bypass ↔ Somerset
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
8.3 km
Total: 16.5 km
Midpoint 8.3 km
16.5 km 16 min
Destination Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 16.5 km
Return-cycle span 33.0 km
Traversal time 16 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 90.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 8.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -26.05496, 27.99141
End -26.07500, 27.93722
Destination services

Available in Somerset

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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 Somerset
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Somerset
5
  • Woolworths
    Northumberland Avenue, Johannesburg, 2194
  • PEP
    John Voster Street, Johannesburg, 2156, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg, 2195, Gauteng
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Struben Valley, 1735, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Somerset
2
  • FNB
    Olievenhout Avenue, Johannesburg
  • Capitec Bank
    Pretoria Avenue, Johannesburg, 2125
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Somerset
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Somerset
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Somerset
1
  • Clicks
    Blueberry Street Blueberry Square, Roodepoort, 2040
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Somerset
1
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Questions 8
How far is Western Bypass from Somerset? +
Western Bypass is about 16.5 km from Somerset by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Somerset? +
The drive usually takes about 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Somerset in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass to Somerset? +
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 Somerset? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R27.66 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R27.79 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R30.81 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R31.06 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Somerset? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. 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 Somerset
: Lanseria
From Western Bypass To Somerset
: gate
From Western Bypass To Somerset

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Somerset, 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 Soweto Same province
About 19.9 km Difference: 3.4 km
Pretoria to Centurion Same province
About 13.2 km Difference: 3.3 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Same province
About 27.3 km Difference: 10.8 km
Pretoria to Midrand Same province
About 29.8 km Difference: 13.3 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Same province
About 53.9 km Difference: 37.4 km

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