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Distance from Colesberg to Welkom

Colesberg to Welkom is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 395.2 km in roughly 4 hrs 34 min.

N Colesberg → Welkom
Road distance
395.2 km
245.5 mi • 213.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
343.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 34 min
Return: 9 hrs 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 34 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R661.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R664.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R736.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R742.86
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R872.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R876.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R972.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R980.17
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,148.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,153.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,279.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,289.69
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 34 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 49 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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395.2 km 4 hrs 34 min
Start Colesberg
Finish Welkom
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Church Street
    0.7 km
  2. Continue straight onto Station Street
    0.7 km
  3. Continue straight onto Station Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right
    0.2 km
  6. Take the ramp right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.3 km
  7. Merge slight right
    231.3 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R700: Bultfontein
    0.5 km
  9. Turn left
    89.5 km
  10. Continue straight
    66.0 km
  11. Continue straight onto Stateway
    4.3 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto Stateway
    0.3 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Stateway
    0.4 km
  16. Turn right onto Mooi Street
    0.3 km
  17. Continue make a U-turn onto Mooi Street
    0.1 km
  18. Turn left
    0.1 km
  19. Turn right
    0.0 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N1
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
197.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 17 min • 2 hrs 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Colesberg → Welkom
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Colesberg
Destination area Arrival
Welkom
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Colesberg → Welkom
Colesberg Origin postcode
Not available
Welkom Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
22.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
102.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
118.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Welkom → Colesberg
Colesberg ↔ Welkom
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Colesberg -30.72111, 25.09667
Midpoint
197.9 km
Total: 395.2 km
Midpoint 197.9 km
395.2 km 4 hrs 34 min
Destination Welkom -27.98230, 26.73797

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 395.2 km
Return-cycle span 790.3 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 34 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 197.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.72111, 25.09667
Midpoint -29.33339, 26.15511
End -27.98230, 26.73797
Destination services

Available in Welkom

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

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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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Colesberg from Welkom? +
Colesberg is about 395.2 km from Welkom by road.
How long does it take from Colesberg to Welkom? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Colesberg to Welkom in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Colesberg 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 Colesberg to Welkom? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R661.49 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R664.62 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R736.89 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R742.86 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Colesberg to Welkom? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Bloemfontein
From Colesberg To Welkom
: Bultfontein
From Colesberg To Welkom
Stateway
From Colesberg To Welkom

Route Locations

Start area
Colesberg
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.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 22.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 102.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 118.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 156.6 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 259.8 km

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