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Distance from Pretoria to Welkom

Pretoria to Welkom is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 310.7 km in roughly 3 hrs 37 min.

N Pretoria → Welkom
Road distance
310.7 km
193.1 mi • 167.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
287.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 37 min
Return: 7 hrs 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 37 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R520.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R522.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R579.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R584.15
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R686.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R689.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R764.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R770.76
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R903.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R907.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,006.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,014.16
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 37 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 52 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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310.7 km 3 hrs 37 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Welkom
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Church Square
    0.2 km
  2. Turn sharp left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn sharp right onto Bank Lane
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Pretorius Street
    0.6 km
  5. Turn left onto Sophie de Bruyn Street
    0.8 km
  6. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    0.9 km
  7. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    33.5 km
  8. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    173.5 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight right towards R34: Odendaalsrus
    0.7 km
  14. Continue straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    54.2 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork
    4.7 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    0.8 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.1 km
  19. Continue onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.7 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.1 km
  21. Continue onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.8 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  23. Continue onto Stateway
    1.4 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  25. Continue onto Stateway
    0.2 km
  26. Turn left onto Mooi Street
    0.3 km
  27. Continue make a U-turn onto Mooi Street
    0.1 km
  28. Turn left
    0.1 km
  29. Turn right
    0.0 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N12
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
155.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 48 min • 1 hr 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pretoria → Welkom
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pretoria
Destination area Arrival
Welkom
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pretoria → Welkom
Pretoria 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
17.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
34.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
149.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Welkom → Pretoria
Pretoria ↔ Welkom
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
155.7 km
Total: 310.7 km
Midpoint 155.7 km
310.7 km 3 hrs 37 min
Destination Welkom -27.98230, 26.73797

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 310.7 km
Return-cycle span 621.5 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 9.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 155.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -26.95082, 27.59352
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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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Welkom? +
Pretoria is about 310.7 km from Welkom by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Welkom? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Welkom in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria 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 Pretoria to Welkom? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R520.17 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R522.63 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R579.46 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R584.15 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Welkom? +
Yes. There are 14 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 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
Pretoria
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.

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Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
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