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Distance from Berea to Welkom

N Berea → Welkom
Road distance
726.3 km
N2 R700
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
568.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 42 min
Start point
Baynes Street
Return: 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
522 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,386.82
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,392.58
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,689.08
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,699.54
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,829.84
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,837.43
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,228.65
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,242.45
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,407.68
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,417.67
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,932.43
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,950.59
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
348° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
168° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.9903, 27.9172
End coords Destination point
-27.9823, 26.7380
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Berea to Welkom is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 726.3 km in roughly 8 hrs 42 min.
Travel modes
Berea → Welkom
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Car
726.3 km
8 hrs 42 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
726.3 km
~11 hrs 10 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
726 km
↑ 5 hrs 14 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 27 min
With airport
~3 hrs 27 min
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726.3 km 8 hrs 42 min
Start Berea
Finish Welkom
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Baynes Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right onto Winkley Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Latimer Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Pearce Road
    0.1 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left towards N2
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right onto North East Expressway
    2.9 km
  7. Continue straight
    2.1 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    173.4 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street East
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Cathcart Street East
    2.8 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    162.9 km
  18. Turn left onto Barkly Street
    72.0 km
  19. Continue right onto Rascher Street
    122.0 km
  20. Turn left
    2.6 km
  21. Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  22. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    20.3 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R700: Bultfontein
    0.5 km
  24. Turn left
    89.5 km
  25. Continue straight
    66.0 km
  26. Continue straight onto Stateway
    4.3 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  28. Continue onto Stateway
    0.3 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  30. Continue onto Stateway
    0.4 km
  31. Turn right onto Mooi Street
    0.3 km
  32. Continue make a U-turn onto Mooi Street
    0.1 km
  33. Turn left
    0.1 km
  34. Turn right
    0.0 km
  35. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Routes ↩ Welkom → Berea Berea to Johannesburg Berea to Pretoria Berea to Cape Town Berea to Durban Johannesburg to Welkom Pretoria to Welkom Cape Town to Welkom
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
363.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 21 min • 4 hrs 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
52.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
120.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
39.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Welkom
06:45 – 17:32
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 30 min
SunriseDawn break
06:45
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,035.93
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.53
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R145.26
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,195.71
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (46)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
7
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Berea Start: Baynes Street -32.99028, 27.91722
Midpoint
363.6 km
Total: 726.3 km
Midpoint 363.6 km
726.3 km 8 hrs 42 min
Destination Welkom -27.98230, 26.73797

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 726.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,452.6 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 42 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 363.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.99028, 27.91722
Midpoint -30.57187, 26.78464
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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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Berea from Welkom? +
Berea is about 726.3 km from Welkom by road.
How long does it take from Berea to Welkom? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Berea 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 Berea 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 Berea to Welkom? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,386.82 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,392.58 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,689.08 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,699.54 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Berea to Welkom? +
No tollgates are 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

: 1049
From Berea To Welkom
Expressway
From Berea To Welkom
Kroonstad
From Berea To Welkom
Western Bypass
From Berea To Welkom
: Bultfontein
From Berea To Welkom
Stateway
From Berea To Welkom

Route Locations

Start area
Berea, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Welkom
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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