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Distance from Welkom to Petrusville

Welkom to Petrusville is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 394.6 km in roughly 5 hrs 19 min.

N Welkom → Petrusville
Road distance
394.6 km
245.2 mi • 213.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
308.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 19 min
Return: 10 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 19 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R660.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R663.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R735.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R741.85
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R871.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R875.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R970.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R978.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,146.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,152.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,277.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,287.94
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 19 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 34 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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394.6 km 5 hrs 19 min
Start Welkom
Finish Petrusville
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Mooi Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Stateway
    0.3 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  5. Continue onto Stateway
    0.3 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  7. Continue onto Stateway
    4.3 km
  8. Continue straight
    66.0 km
  9. Continue straight
    89.7 km
  10. Take the ramp right towards N1: Colesberg
    0.4 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    11.5 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  13. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Road towards N8: Kimberley
    0.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    75.4 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R48: Koffiefontien
    0.1 km
  16. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right
    53.4 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.5 km
  19. Turn right
    76.7 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn left
    8.1 km
  21. Turn right
    6.9 km
  22. Turn left
    0.0 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Main toll road N1
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
197.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 39 min • 2 hrs 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Welkom → Petrusville
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Welkom
Destination area Arrival
Petrusville
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Welkom → Petrusville
Welkom Origin postcode
Not available
Petrusville 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 Similar distance
22.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
101.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
118.2 km
Rev Related route set
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Petrusville → Welkom
Welkom ↔ Petrusville
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Welkom -27.98230, 26.73797
Midpoint
197.4 km
Total: 394.6 km
Midpoint 197.4 km
394.6 km 5 hrs 19 min
Destination Petrusville -30.08071, 24.65881

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 394.6 km
Return-cycle span 789.2 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 19 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 5.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 197.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.98230, 26.73797
Midpoint -29.18105, 25.93616
End -30.08071, 24.65881
Destination services

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  • Petrusville, 8770, Northern Cape
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Questions 9
How far is Welkom from Petrusville? +
Welkom is about 394.6 km from Petrusville by road.
How long does it take from Welkom to Petrusville? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Welkom to Petrusville in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Welkom to Petrusville? +
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 Welkom to Petrusville? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R660.59 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R663.72 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R735.89 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R741.85 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Welkom to Petrusville? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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

Stateway
From Welkom To Petrusville
: Colesberg
From Welkom To Petrusville
Western Bypass
From Welkom To Petrusville
Kimberley
From Welkom To Petrusville
: Koffiefontien
From Welkom To Petrusville
Fauresmith
From Welkom To Petrusville

Route Locations

Start area
Welkom
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Petrusville
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 Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 22.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 101.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 118.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 156.0 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 251.8 km

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