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Distance from Durban to Welkom

Durban to Welkom is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 566.0 km in roughly 6 hrs 52 min.

N Durban → Welkom
Road distance
566.0 km
351.7 mi • 305.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
465.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 52 min
Return: 13 hrs 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 52 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R947.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R952.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,055.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,064.12
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,250.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,256.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,392.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,404.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,645.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,652.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,832.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,847.44
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 52 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 7 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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566.0 km 6 hrs 52 min
Start Durban
Finish Welkom
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Sydney Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Che Guevara Road
    1.6 km
  4. Turn right onto Lena Ahrens Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.3 km
  6. Take the ramp slight right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.3 km
  7. Merge slight right
    19.9 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  12. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  13. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  14. Continue straight onto Church Street
    72.2 km
  15. Turn right
    0.7 km
  16. Turn right
    94.6 km
  17. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  18. Turn slight left towards M4
    0.2 km
  19. Turn slight left onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    1.4 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork
    4.7 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    0.8 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.1 km
  24. Continue onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.7 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.1 km
  26. Continue onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.8 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  28. Continue onto Stateway
    1.4 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  30. Continue onto Stateway
    0.2 km
  31. Turn left onto Mooi Street
    0.3 km
  32. Continue make a U-turn onto Mooi Street
    0.1 km
  33. Turn left
    0.1 km
  34. Turn right
    0.0 km
  35. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R767.00
Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M4 - Magalies Toll Route.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
283.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 26 min • 3 hrs 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Welkom
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Welkom
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Welkom
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Welkom Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
273.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
193.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
289.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Welkom → Durban
Durban ↔ Welkom
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
283.0 km
Total: 566.0 km
Midpoint 283.0 km
566.0 km 6 hrs 52 min
Destination Welkom -27.98230, 26.73797

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 566.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,132.1 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 52 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 6.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 283.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.31766, 29.24147
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 9
How far is Durban from Welkom? +
Durban is about 566.0 km from Welkom by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Welkom? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Welkom in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Durban 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 Durban to Welkom? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R947.56 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R952.05 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,055.56 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,064.12 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Welkom? +
Yes. There are 16 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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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Route Locations

Start area
Durban
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 Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 273.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 193.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 289.6 km
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