Distance from Afda 18 Lower Scott Road Salt River Cape Town to Welkom

Directions from Afda 18 Lower Scott Road Salt River Cape Town to Welkom via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Afda 18 Lower Scott Road Salt River Cape Town to Welkom via R700

Provincial road route R700
Start your journey

0.0 km
Turn make a U-turn

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Turn left

0.0 km
Turn right onto Tasman Road

0.0 km
Turn left onto Cole Street

0.1 km
Turn sharp right onto Lower Main Road

0.4 km
Turn sharp right onto Malta Road

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Berkley Road

0.6 km
Take the ramp slight left

0.3 km
Merge slight right onto Black River Parkway

0.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Paarl

1.3 km
Merge slight right

456.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

2.0 km
Continue straight

544.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R700: Bultfontein

0.5 km
Turn left

89.5 km
Continue straight

66.0 km
Continue straight onto Stateway

4.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Stateway

0.1 km
Continue onto Stateway

0.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Stateway

0.1 km
Continue onto Stateway

0.4 km
Turn right onto Mooi Street

0.3 km
Continue make a U-turn onto Mooi Street

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn right

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You have arrived at your destination

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Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

584.6 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

6 hrs 33 min • 6 hrs 33 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

84.2 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

194.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

63.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

88%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Welkom

07:01 – 17:24

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:13

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 22 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:01

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,886.78

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R23.38

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R233.82

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R5,143.98

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (31)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Afda 18 Lower Scott Road Salt River Cape Town -33.93162, 18.46762

Midpoint

584.6 km

Total: 1,169.1 km

Midpoint 584.6 km

1,169.1 km 13 hrs 6 min

Destination Welkom -27.98230, 26.73797

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1,169.1 km

Return-cycle span 2,338.2 km

Traversal time 13 hrs 6 min

Maneuver count 28

Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 584.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.93162, 18.46762

Midpoint -31.64726, 23.48388

End -27.98230, 26.73797

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 Afda 18 Lower Scott Road Salt River Cape Town from Welkom? +

Afda 18 Lower Scott Road Salt River Cape Town is about 1,169.1 km from Welkom by road.

How long does it take from Afda 18 Lower Scott Road Salt River Cape Town to Welkom? +

The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Afda 18 Lower Scott Road Salt River Cape Town 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 Afda 18 Lower Scott Road Salt River Cape Town 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 Afda 18 Lower Scott Road Salt River Cape Town to Welkom? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,352.67 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,361.93 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,350.14 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,462.94 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Afda 18 Lower Scott Road Salt River Cape Town 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

Black River Parkway

From Afda 18 Lower Scott Road Salt River Cape Town To Welkom

: Paarl

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: Johannesburg

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: Bultfontein

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Stateway

From Afda 18 Lower Scott Road Salt River Cape Town To Welkom

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Distance from Afda 18 Lower Scott Road Salt River Cape Town to Welkom

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