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Distance from Bultfontein to Welkom

Bultfontein to Welkom is a practical regional trip, covering about 72.8 km in roughly 1 hr 0 min.

N Bultfontein → Welkom
Road distance
72.8 km
45.2 mi • 39.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
66.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 0 min
Return: 2 hrs 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 0 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R121.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R122.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R135.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R136.79
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R160.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R161.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R179.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R180.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R211.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R212.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R235.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R237.48
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 0 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 15 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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72.8 km 1 hr 0 min
Start Bultfontein
Finish Welkom
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Stofberg Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Andrew Murray Street
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto President Swart Street
    0.4 km
  5. Continue straight onto Sering Street
    2.9 km
  6. Turn right
    0.7 km
  7. Turn right
    62.6 km
  8. Continue straight onto Stateway
    4.3 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Stateway
    0.3 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Stateway
    0.4 km
  13. Turn right onto Mooi Street
    0.3 km
  14. Continue make a U-turn onto Mooi Street
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right
    0.0 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
36.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
30 min • 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bultfontein → Welkom
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bultfontein
Destination area Arrival
Welkom
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bultfontein → Welkom
Bultfontein Origin postcode
Not available
Welkom Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Vereeniging
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
19.2 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
18.9 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
62.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Welkom → Bultfontein
Bultfontein ↔ Welkom
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bultfontein -28.28694, 26.15056
Midpoint
36.4 km
Total: 72.8 km
Midpoint 36.4 km
72.8 km 1 hr 0 min
Destination Welkom -27.98230, 26.73797

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 72.8 km
Return-cycle span 145.5 km
Traversal time 1 hr 0 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 23.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 36.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.28694, 26.15056
Midpoint -28.10725, 26.44185
End -27.98230, 26.73797
Destination services

Available in Welkom

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Welkom
1
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Welkom
4
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Welkom
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Welkom
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Welkom
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Welkom
2
Destination brief

Travelling to Welkom

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Standout Why Welkom stands out
Welkom should read like inland city-stop planning with a practical overnight angle rather than big-metro wording.
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Welkom arrivals are usually easiest when the route plan includes the final suburb and likely check-in time.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Best for Welkom as a destination, work trip or practical overnight break in the Free State.
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Questions 8
How far is Bultfontein from Welkom? +
Bultfontein is about 72.8 km from Welkom by road.
How long does it take from Bultfontein to Welkom? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 0 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bultfontein to Welkom in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bultfontein to Welkom? +
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 Bultfontein to Welkom? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R121.80 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R122.38 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R135.69 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R136.79 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bultfontein to Welkom? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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
Bultfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Welkom
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 Vereeniging Similar distance
About 53.5 km Difference: 19.2 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
About 53.9 km Difference: 18.9 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 62.6 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 100.2 km Difference: 27.4 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 99.3 km Difference: 26.5 km

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