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Distance from Van Der Stel to Welkom

Van Der Stel to Welkom is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,163.7 km in roughly 13 hrs 11 min.

N Van Der Stel → Welkom
Road distance
1,163.7 km
723.1 mi • 628.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,012.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 11 min
Return: 26 hrs 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
13 hrs 11 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,948.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,957.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,170.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,187.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,570.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,582.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,863.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,886.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,382.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,398.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,767.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,798.11
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
13 hrs 11 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
13 hrs 26 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,163.7 km 13 hrs 11 min
Start Van Der Stel
Finish Welkom
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Salveira Street
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Rustenburg Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    1.8 km
  4. Turn right onto Old Main Road towards Kuilsrivier
    1.8 km
  5. Turn left
    0.1 km
  6. Continue slight left
    0.2 km
  7. Turn left onto Broadway Boulevard
    12.0 km
  8. Continue straight onto Strand Road
    4.6 km
  9. Continue straight onto Adam Tas Street
    17.3 km
  10. Take the ramp right towards N1: Worcester
    0.5 km
  11. Merge slight right
    416.6 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  14. Continue straight
    544.7 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R700: Bultfontein
    0.5 km
  16. Turn left
    89.5 km
  17. Continue straight
    66.0 km
  18. Continue straight onto Stateway
    4.3 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Stateway
    0.3 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  22. Continue onto Stateway
    0.4 km
  23. Turn right onto Mooi Street
    0.3 km
  24. Continue make a U-turn onto Mooi Street
    0.1 km
  25. Turn left
    0.1 km
  26. Turn right
    0.0 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
582.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 35 min • 6 hrs 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Van Der Stel → Welkom
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Van Der Stel, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Welkom
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Van Der Stel → Welkom
Van Der Stel 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 Overlapping province
791.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
870.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
925.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Welkom → Van Der Stel
Van Der Stel ↔ Welkom
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Van Der Stel -34.09651, 18.84889
Midpoint
582.0 km
Total: 1,163.7 km
Midpoint 582.0 km
1,163.7 km 13 hrs 11 min
Destination Welkom -27.98230, 26.73797

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,163.7 km
Return-cycle span 2,327.4 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 582.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.09651, 18.84889
Midpoint -31.62973, 23.50246
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 Van Der Stel from Welkom? +
Van Der Stel is about 1,163.7 km from Welkom by road.
How long does it take from Van Der Stel to Welkom? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Van Der Stel 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 Van Der Stel 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 Van Der Stel to Welkom? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,948.07 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,957.29 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,170.11 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,187.71 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Van Der Stel to Welkom? +
Yes. There are 4 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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Towns along the route

Kuilsrivier
From Van Der Stel To Welkom
Broadway Boulevard
From Van Der Stel To Welkom
Stellenbosch
From Van Der Stel To Welkom
Wellington
From Van Der Stel To Welkom
Franschnoek
From Van Der Stel To Welkom
: Worcester
From Van Der Stel To Welkom
: Johannesburg
From Van Der Stel To Welkom
: Bultfontein
From Van Der Stel To Welkom
Stateway
From Van Der Stel To Welkom

Route Locations

Start area
Van Der Stel, Western Cape
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 Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 791.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 870.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 925.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 887.3 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 985.2 km

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