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Route guide

West Rand to Sandton

Route N1 Western Bypass, or Beyers Naude Drive and MalibongweAbout 30 kmDrive 40–75 minutes at peak

The N1 Western Bypass is the main route, but it's one of Joburg's slowest stretches at peak. Beyers Naude Drive is the usual alternative.

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Before you leave

  • No tolls on this route since e-tolls ended in April 2024.
  • Check the N1 Western Bypass for crashes before you choose a route.
  • Leave before 6:15 or after 8:45 to miss the worst queues.

West Rand to the N1

Joining from RoodepoortLane adviceRoad know-how

Most Roodepoort commuters join the N1 at Christiaan de Wet or 14th Avenue. Expect on-ramp queues from about 6:30.

From KrugersdorpTipRoad know-how

The N14 towards Muldersdrift links to Beyers Naude Drive (M5) towards Randburg, avoiding part of the bypass.

Robots outSafetyRoad know-how

During power cuts, treat dead traffic lights as a four-way stop, especially on Hendrik Potgieter and Christiaan de Wet.

The N1 to Sandton

Western Bypass crawlHazardRoad know-how

Often stop-start from Beyers Naude to William Nicol at peak. Keep a safe gap; rear-end crashes are common.

Malibongwe and William Nicol exitsLane adviceRoad know-how

William Nicol leads to Sandton via Bryanston. Get into the left lanes early.

Rivonia exitTipRoad know-how

Rivonia Road takes you to Sandton CBD and Sunninghill. Queues on the off-ramp can reach the highway.

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