Distance from Cape Town to Welkom

N Cape Town → Welkom

Road distance

1172.7 km

Provincial mix · N1 / R700

Cape Town to Welkom is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,172.7 km in roughly 13 hrs 10 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,032.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.14×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

13 hrs 10 min

Start point

Paddock Avenue

Return: 26 hrs 21 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

790 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

89.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops

14 hrs 40 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R2,360.04

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R2,369.33

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

52° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

232° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.9288, 18.4172

End coords Destination point

-27.9823, 26.7380

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 15 °C Cape Town Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 15 °C Welkom Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Cape Town → Welkom

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Car

1172.7 km

13 hrs 10 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1172.7 km

~18 hrs 2 min

65 km/h avg

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Hotel Near Cape Town

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001 0 km from start

"Victoria & Alfred Hotel is one of those Cape Town hotels where the location does…"

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Hotel Near Cape Town

City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

47 Alfred Street, Cape Town City Centre, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000 0 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront is a well-located Cape Town option for traveller…"

B 0 km from start

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Hotel Near Welkom

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 911 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 911 km from start

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Hotel Near Welkom

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 911 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 911 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Cape Town

Finish Welkom

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Cape Town to Welkom via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Cape Town to Welkom via R700

Provincial road route R700
Head on Paddock Avenue

0.1 km
Turn left onto Saint Johns Road

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Plein Street

0.5 km
Turn right onto Darling Street

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Sir Lowry Road

0.2 km
Go straight

0.1 km
Go straight onto Christiaan Barnard Street

1.0 km
Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl

0.7 km
Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard

461.0 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

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

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

586.4 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

6 hrs 35 min • 6 hrs 35 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

84.4 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

195.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

63.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

88%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Welkom

06:59 – 17:24

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:12

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 24 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

3 hrs 17 min

SunriseDawn break

06:59

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,902.09

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R23.45

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R234.55

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R5,160.10

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (23)

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 Cape Town Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722

Midpoint

586.4 km

Total: 1172.7 km

Midpoint 586.4 km

1172.7 km 791 min

Destination Welkom -27.98230, 26.73797

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1172.7 km

Return-cycle span 2345.4 km

Traversal time 791 min

Maneuver count 25

Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 586.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722

Midpoint -31.65945, 23.47093

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.

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Cape Town from Welkom? +

Cape Town is about 1172.7 km from Welkom by road.

How long does it take from Cape Town to Welkom? +

The drive usually takes about 791 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from 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 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 Cape Town to Welkom? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,360.04 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,369.33 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,357.51 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,470.66 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from 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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