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Distance from Welkom to Shell Select 9462 Free State

Welkom to Shell Select 9462 Free State is a short everyday drive, covering about 4.7 km in roughly 5 min.

N Welkom → Shell Select 9462 Free State
Road distance
4.7 km
2.9 mi • 2.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
3.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.49×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 min
Return: 11 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
49.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R7.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R7.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R8.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R8.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R10.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R10.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R11.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R11.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R13.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R13.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R15.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R15.48
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
20 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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4.7 km 5 min
Start Welkom
Finish Shell Select 9462 Free State
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  1. Start your journey
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  2. Turn left onto Mooi Street
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  3. Turn right onto Melck Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Bok Road
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  5. Turn right
    0.2 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left onto Arrarat Road
    0.1 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Stateway
    1.4 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Koppie Alleen Road
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  10. Continue onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.8 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.7 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  14. Continue
    0.8 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Tempest Road
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  16. Continue onto Tempest Road
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  17. Turn right
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  18. You have arrived at your destination
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
2.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 min • 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
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Loc Route geography
Route geography
Welkom → Shell Select 9462 Free State
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Welkom
Destination area Arrival
Shell Select 9462 Free State, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Welkom → Shell Select 9462 Free State
Welkom Origin postcode
Not available
Shell Select 9462 Free State Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Soweto
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
15.2 km
Pretoria to Centurion Similar distance
8.5 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
22.6 km
Rev Related route set
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Shell Select 9462 Free State → Welkom
Welkom ↔ Shell Select 9462 Free State
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Welkom -27.98230, 26.73797
Midpoint
2.4 km
Total: 4.7 km
Midpoint 2.4 km
4.7 km 5 min
Destination Shell Select 9462 Free State -27.96622, 26.76486

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 4.7 km
Return-cycle span 9.5 km
Traversal time 5 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 379.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 2.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.98230, 26.73797
Midpoint -27.98517, 26.75827
End -27.96622, 26.76486
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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Shell Select 9462 Free State
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Shell Select 9462 Free State
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Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Shell Select 9462 Free State
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Shell Select 9462 Free State
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Select 9462 Free State
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Shell Select 9462 Free State
2
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Questions 8
How far is Welkom from Shell Select 9462 Free State? +
Welkom is about 4.7 km from Shell Select 9462 Free State by road.
How long does it take from Welkom to Shell Select 9462 Free State? +
The drive usually takes about 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Welkom to Shell Select 9462 Free State in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Welkom to Shell Select 9462 Free State? +
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 Shell Select 9462 Free State? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R7.94 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R7.98 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R8.85 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R8.92 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Welkom to Shell Select 9462 Free State? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Welkom
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Shell Select 9462 Free State, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 15.2 km
Pretoria to Centurion Similar distance
About 13.2 km Difference: 8.5 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
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Pretoria to Midrand Similar distance
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