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Distance from African Bank George Street to Welkom

African Bank George Street to Welkom is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 301.9 km in roughly 3 hrs 44 min.

N African Bank George Street → Welkom
Road distance
301.9 km
187.6 mi • 163.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
210.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.43×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 44 min
Return: 7 hrs 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 44 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R505.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R507.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R563.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R567.63
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R666.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R670.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R742.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R748.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R877.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R881.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R977.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R985.47
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Welkom
13.2°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
10.7°C
Day range High / low
H 18° • L 12°
Rain chance Today's probability
65%
Wind 10m wind speed
18 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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301.9 km 3 hrs 44 min
Start African Bank George Street
Finish Welkom
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on George Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Phakamile Mabija Street
    0.0 km
  3. Turn slight left onto Sydney Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Lennox Street
    0.5 km
  5. Turn left onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  6. Continue straight onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  7. Turn right onto Phakamile Mabija Street
    2.1 km
  8. Continue straight onto Transvaal
    104.8 km
  9. Continue straight
    6.1 km
  10. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  11. Turn right
    38.2 km
  12. Turn left
    80.5 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    8.9 km
  14. Turn slight left
    0.2 km
  15. Go straight onto Stateway
    4.2 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Stateway
    0.3 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  19. Continue onto Stateway
    0.4 km
  20. Turn right onto Mooi Street
    0.3 km
  21. Continue make a U-turn onto Mooi Street
    0.1 km
  22. Turn left
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right
    0.0 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
151.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 52 min • 1 hr 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
African Bank George Street → Welkom
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
African Bank George Street, Northern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Welkom
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
African Bank George Street → Welkom
African Bank George Street Origin postcode
Not available
Welkom Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
8.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
25.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
63.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Welkom → African Bank George Street
African Bank George Street ↔ Welkom
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin African Bank George Street -28.74223, 24.76338
Midpoint
151.0 km
Total: 301.9 km
Midpoint 151.0 km
301.9 km 3 hrs 44 min
Destination Welkom -27.98230, 26.73797

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 301.9 km
Return-cycle span 603.9 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 44 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 7.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 151.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.74223, 24.76338
Midpoint -27.68478, 25.44449
End -27.98230, 26.73797
Destination services

Available in Welkom

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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 African Bank George Street from Welkom? +
African Bank George Street is about 301.9 km from Welkom by road.
How long does it take from African Bank George Street to Welkom? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from African Bank George Street to Welkom in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from African Bank George Street 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 African Bank George Street to Welkom? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R505.46 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R507.85 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R563.07 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R567.63 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from African Bank George Street to Welkom? +
No tollgates are 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 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Transvaal
From African Bank George Street To Welkom
Stateway
From African Bank George Street To Welkom

Route Locations

Start area
African Bank George Street, Northern 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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 8.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 25.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 63.4 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 159.1 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 166.5 km

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