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Distance from Pep Arrarat Road Welkom 9459 Free State to Johannesburg

Pep Arrarat Road Welkom 9459 Free State to Johannesburg is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 255.3 km in roughly 2 hrs 55 min.

N Pep Arrarat Road Welkom 9459 Free State → Johannesburg
Road distance
255.3 km
158.6 mi • 137.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
236.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 55 min
Return: 5 hrs 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 55 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R427.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R429.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R476.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R479.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R563.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R566.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R628.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R633.23
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R741.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R745.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R826.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R833.20
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 55 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 10 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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255.3 km 2 hrs 55 min
Start Pep Arrarat Road Welkom 9459 Free State
Finish Johannesburg
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Arrarat Road
    0.2 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Stateway
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Stateway
    1.4 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.8 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.7 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  10. Continue
    0.8 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  12. Continue
    58.9 km
  13. Take the ramp straight towards N1: Johannesburg
    0.6 km
  14. Merge slight right
    177.1 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  17. Continue straight
    6.9 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight right towards M2: Stad
    0.5 km
  19. Merge slight right
    0.8 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M9: Rissikstraat
    0.6 km
  21. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  22. Continue straight onto Rissik Street
    0.5 km
  23. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    0.8 km
  24. Turn right onto Polly Street
    0.1 km
  25. Turn right onto Commissioner Street
    0.1 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
127.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 27 min • 1 hr 27 min
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Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pep Arrarat Road Welkom 9459 Free State → Johannesburg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pep Arrarat Road Welkom 9459 Free State, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Johannesburg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pep Arrarat Road Welkom 9459 Free State → Johannesburg
Pep Arrarat Road Welkom 9459 Free State Origin postcode
Not available
Johannesburg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
21.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
37.8 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
119.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Johannesburg → Pep Arrarat Road Welkom 9459 Free State
Pep Arrarat Road Welkom 9459 Free State ↔ Johannesburg
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pep Arrarat Road Welkom 9459 Free State -27.98094, 26.74160
Midpoint
127.9 km
Total: 255.3 km
Midpoint 127.9 km
255.3 km 2 hrs 55 min
Destination Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 255.3 km
Return-cycle span 510.6 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 10.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 127.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.98094, 26.74160
Midpoint -27.18273, 27.50593
End -26.20500, 28.04972
Destination services

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
  • Jam Clothing
    57 Von Weilligh Street
  • Footgear
    86 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Mr Price
    Kerk Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Markham
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Spitz
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Rage
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 5 nearby matches around Johannesburg
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
  • Usave
    156 Albertina Sisulu Road, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
  • Spar
    Johannesburg
  • Quickshop
    Johannesburg
  • Game
    Rissik Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Boxer
    Noord Street, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
  • Shoprite
    120 End Street, Johannesburg, 2094, Gauteng
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Johannesburg
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Johannesburg

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

Signature Business and urban culture hub
Standout District-based city of work, nightlife and culture
Johannesburg works best when treated as a district-based city rather than one central point, with business travel, dining, nightlife and urban culture distributed across very different areas.
Best for Who this destination suits
Business trip City break Food and nightlife Events travel
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Sandton, Rosebank, Melrose, the inner city and the airport corridor all create different route patterns. The final district matters.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Destination facts Quick reference details
Joburg Tourism positions the city strongly around tourism investment and long-term value
The city is best treated as a set of districts rather than one centre
Business-led travel remains a major part of Johannesburg demand
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Questions 9
How far is Pep Arrarat Road Welkom 9459 Free State from Johannesburg? +
Pep Arrarat Road Welkom 9459 Free State is about 255.3 km from Johannesburg by road.
How long does it take from Pep Arrarat Road Welkom 9459 Free State to Johannesburg? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pep Arrarat Road Welkom 9459 Free State to Johannesburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pep Arrarat Road Welkom 9459 Free State to Johannesburg? +
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 Pep Arrarat Road Welkom 9459 Free State to Johannesburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R427.35 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R429.38 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R476.06 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R479.92 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pep Arrarat Road Welkom 9459 Free State to Johannesburg? +
Yes. There are 10 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 long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

Stateway
From Pep Arrarat Road Welkom 9459 Free State To Johannesburg
: Johannesburg
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Heilbron
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ern Bypass
From Pep Arrarat Road Welkom 9459 Free State To Johannesburg
: Stad
From Pep Arrarat Road Welkom 9459 Free State To Johannesburg
Selby
From Pep Arrarat Road Welkom 9459 Free State To Johannesburg
: Rissikstraat
From Pep Arrarat Road Welkom 9459 Free State To Johannesburg

Route Locations

Start area
Pep Arrarat Road Welkom 9459 Free State, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 21.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 37.8 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 119.9 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 93.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 16.7 km

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