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Distance from Balfour to Potchefstroom

Balfour to Potchefstroom is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 196.5 km in roughly 2 hrs 20 min.

N Balfour → Potchefstroom
Road distance
196.5 km
122.1 mi • 106.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
148.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 20 min
Return: 4 hrs 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 20 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R328.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R330.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R366.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R369.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R433.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R436.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R483.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R487.36
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R571.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R573.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R636.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R641.26
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 20 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 35 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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196.5 km 2 hrs 20 min
Start Balfour
Finish Potchefstroom
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Arthur Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Themba Shozi Street
    2.0 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  4. Continue
    24.3 km
  5. Turn right towards N3: Johannesburg
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right
    41.3 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M94: Germiston
    0.5 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards Kritzinger Road
    0.1 km
  9. Go straight onto Kritzinger Road
    1.3 km
  10. Continue straight onto Jan Coetzee Road
    0.9 km
  11. Continue straight onto Van Rensburg Street
    0.4 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right onto Ring Road East
    0.6 km
  13. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.3 km
  14. Take the ramp slight left towards Kimberley
    0.5 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    20.3 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork
    13.3 km
  17. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  18. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  19. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    0.5 km
  20. Turn right onto Govan Mbeki Drive
    0.4 km
  21. Turn left onto Retief Street
    0.8 km
  22. Turn left onto Luke Street
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left
    0.0 km
  24. Turn right
    0.0 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
98.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 10 min • 1 hr 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Balfour → Potchefstroom
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Balfour
Destination area Arrival
Potchefstroom
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Balfour → Potchefstroom
Balfour Origin postcode
Not available
Potchefstroom Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Rustenburg to Mahikeng
3 other similar routes
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
35.0 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
42.0 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
61.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Potchefstroom → Balfour
Balfour ↔ Potchefstroom
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Balfour -26.65868, 28.58981
Midpoint
98.3 km
Total: 196.5 km
Midpoint 98.3 km
196.5 km 2 hrs 20 min
Destination Potchefstroom -26.70778, 27.09583

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 196.5 km
Return-cycle span 393.0 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 12.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 98.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.65868, 28.58981
Midpoint -26.30266, 27.90797
End -26.70778, 27.09583
Destination services

Available in Potchefstroom

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Potchefstroom
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Potchefstroom
3
  • PEP
    Potchefstroom, 2531, North West
  • Woolworths
    55 Nelson Mandela Drive Mooirivier Mall, Potchefstroom, 2531
  • PEP
    Potchefstroom, 2531, North West
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Potchefstroom
6
  • Standard Bank
    Walter Sisulu Avenue
  • African Bank
    James Moroka Avenue
  • Nedbank
    Nelson Mandela Drive, Potchefstroom, 2550
  • ABSA
    Govan Mbeki Drive, Potchefstroom, 2550
  • FNB
    Nelson Mandela Drive, Potchefstroom, 2531
  • Standard Bank
    Nelson Mandela Drive, Potchefstroom, 2531
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Potchefstroom
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Potchefstroom
6
  • Pick n Pay
    Walter Sisulu Avenue, Potchefstroom, 2531, Free State
  • Quickshop
    Potchefstroom
  • Shoprite
    Potchefstroom, 2531, North West
  • Superspar
    140 Albert Luthuli Drive, Potchefstroom
  • Quickshop
    Potchefstroom
  • Bonjour
    35 Chief Albert Luthuli Drive, Potchefstroom, 2531
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Potchefstroom
1
Destination brief

Travelling to Potchefstroom

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature North West university and business city
Standout Working city with academic and regional value
Potchefstroom carries a mixed identity of study, sport, business and practical urban services, which makes it more substantial than a simple pass-through North West city.
Best for Who this destination suits
University travel Business trip Regional city stay Sport and event travel
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Campus-side, business-centre and residential arrivals differ enough that the exact suburb or address should be named before departure.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Potchefstroom as a North West city base for academic travel, sport, business and regional road movement.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Tourism information for Potchefstroom highlights a thriving business community
The city supports shops, restaurants and local products
It functions as both a city stay and a practical regional node
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Questions 9
How far is Balfour from Potchefstroom? +
Balfour is about 196.5 km from Potchefstroom by road.
How long does it take from Balfour to Potchefstroom? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Balfour to Potchefstroom in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Balfour to Potchefstroom? +
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 Balfour to Potchefstroom? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R328.91 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R330.46 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R366.40 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R369.37 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Balfour to Potchefstroom? +
Yes. There are 5 tollgates 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

: Johannesburg
From Balfour To Potchefstroom
: Germiston
From Balfour To Potchefstroom
Kimberley
From Balfour To Potchefstroom
ern Bypass
From Balfour To Potchefstroom

Route Locations

Start area
Balfour
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Potchefstroom
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.

Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 35.0 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 42.0 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 61.1 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 53.6 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 100.2 km Difference: 96.3 km

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