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Distance from Soweto to Welkom

Soweto to Welkom is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 254.0 km in roughly 2 hrs 57 min.

N Soweto → Welkom
Road distance
254.0 km
157.8 mi • 137.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
226.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 57 min
Return: 5 hrs 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 57 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R425.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R427.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R473.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R477.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R561.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R563.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R625.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R630.11
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R738.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R741.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R822.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R829.09
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Welkom
10.6°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
8.7°C
Day range High / low
H 26° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
58%
Wind 10m wind speed
5 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

254.0 km 2 hrs 57 min
Start Soweto
Finish Welkom
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Forbes Road
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Sanders Road
    0.7 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.5 km
  5. Turn right onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  6. Go straight onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    2.3 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Soweto Highway
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Soweto Highway
    3.7 km
  9. Turn right towards N1
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    7.2 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    173.5 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight right towards R34: Odendaalsrus
    0.7 km
  13. Continue straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    54.2 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    4.7 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    0.8 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.7 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.8 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  22. Continue onto Stateway
    1.4 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  24. Continue onto Stateway
    0.2 km
  25. Turn left onto Mooi Street
    0.3 km
  26. Continue make a U-turn onto Mooi Street
    0.1 km
  27. Turn left
    0.1 km
  28. Turn right
    0.0 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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
e-Toll Stork
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
127.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 28 min • 1 hr 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Soweto → Welkom
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Soweto
Destination area Arrival
Welkom
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Soweto → Welkom
Soweto Origin postcode
Not available
Welkom 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
22.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
39.0 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
92.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Welkom → Soweto
Soweto ↔ Welkom
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Soweto to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint
127.2 km
Total: 254.0 km
Midpoint 127.2 km
254.0 km 2 hrs 57 min
Destination Welkom -27.98230, 26.73797

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 254.0 km
Return-cycle span 508.1 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 57 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 11.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 127.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -27.19294, 27.50240
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.
Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Soweto from Welkom? +
Soweto is about 254.0 km from Welkom by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to Welkom? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Welkom in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Soweto 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 Soweto to Welkom? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R425.25 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R427.26 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R473.71 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R477.56 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Welkom? +
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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Route Locations

Start area
Soweto
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 22.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 39.0 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 92.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 15.5 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 118.6 km

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