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Distance from Balfour to Vredefort

Balfour to Vredefort is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 158.3 km in roughly 2 hrs 11 min.

N Balfour → Vredefort
Road distance
158.3 km
98.3 mi • 85.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
127.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 11 min
Return: 4 hrs 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 11 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R264.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R266.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R295.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R297.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R349.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R351.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R389.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R392.60
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R459.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R462.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R512.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R516.58
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Vredefort
13.1°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
10.5°C
Day range High / low
H 16° • L 11°
Rain chance Today's probability
35%
Wind 10m wind speed
19 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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158.3 km 2 hrs 11 min
Start Balfour
Finish Vredefort
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Arthur Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Themba Shozi Street
    2.0 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  4. Continue
    31.1 km
  5. Turn slight left
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto H.F. Verwoerd Road
    16.2 km
  7. Turn left
    23.9 km
  8. Continue straight onto Blackwood Street
    2.5 km
  9. Continue straight onto Ring Road
    1.6 km
  10. Continue straight onto Klip River Drive
    0.9 km
  11. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  12. Turn right onto Houtkop Road
    3.4 km
  13. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  14. Go straight onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.7 km
  15. Turn right towards R59
    0.4 km
  16. Merge slight right onto Sybrand van Niekerk Freeway
    58.7 km
  17. Turn right onto Water Street
    0.5 km
  18. Continue straight onto Breë Street
    13.5 km
  19. Continue straight
    1.5 km
  20. Turn right onto Charl Cilliers Street
    0.5 km
  21. Turn left onto Hoog Street
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R183.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 2 toll points from our database.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
79.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 5 min • 1 hr 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Balfour → Vredefort
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Balfour
Destination area Arrival
Vredefort
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Balfour → Vredefort
Balfour Origin postcode
Not available
Vredefort Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Rustenburg to Mahikeng
3 other similar routes
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
3.2 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
3.8 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
22.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Vredefort → Balfour
Balfour ↔ Vredefort
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Balfour -26.65868, 28.58981
Midpoint
79.1 km
Total: 158.3 km
Midpoint 79.1 km
158.3 km 2 hrs 11 min
Destination Vredefort -27.00500, 27.36556

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 158.3 km
Return-cycle span 316.6 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 13.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 79.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.65868, 28.58981
Midpoint -26.65085, 27.95564
End -27.00500, 27.36556
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Questions 8
How far is Balfour from Vredefort? +
Balfour is about 158.3 km from Vredefort by road.
How long does it take from Balfour to Vredefort? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Balfour to Vredefort in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Balfour to Vredefort? +
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 Balfour to Vredefort? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R264.96 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R266.21 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R295.15 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R297.55 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Balfour to Vredefort? +
Yes. There are 2 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Balfour
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Vredefort
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.

Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 3.2 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 3.8 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 22.9 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 15.4 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 100.2 km Difference: 58.1 km

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