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Distance from Johannesburg M1 to Bonjour Welkom 9459

Johannesburg M1 to Bonjour Welkom 9459 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 247.6 km in roughly 2 hrs 48 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Johannesburg M1 → Bonjour Welkom 9459
Road distance
247.6 km
N12 R34
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
225.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 48 min
Return: 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
168 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R414.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R416.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R461.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R465.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R546.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R549.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R609.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R614.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R719.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R722.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R801.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R807.97
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
211° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
31° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2322, 28.0193
End coords Destination point
-27.9653, 26.8317
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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247.6 km 2 hrs 48 min
Start Johannesburg M1
Finish Bonjour Welkom 9459
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    3.6 km
  2. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  4. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork
    173.5 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight right towards R34: Odendaalsrus
    0.7 km
  7. Continue straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    54.2 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.8 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    1.6 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    1.0 km
  13. Turn slight left
    0.6 km
  14. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Nkoane Road
    0.6 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Nkoane Road
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Nkoane Road
    2.1 km
  18. Turn left onto Mangosuthu Buthelezi Street
    0.1 km
  19. Turn right
    0.0 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N12
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 2 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 -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Bonjour Welkom 9459 → Johannesburg M1 Johannesburg M1 to Johannesburg Johannesburg M1 to Pretoria Johannesburg M1 to Cape Town Johannesburg M1 to Durban Johannesburg to Bonjour Welkom 9459 Pretoria to Bonjour Welkom 9459 Cape Town to Bonjour Welkom 9459
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
124.0 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 24 min • 1 hr 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
17.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
41.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bonjour Welkom 9459
06:40 – 17:38
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 55 min
SunriseDawn break
06:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,034.80
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.95
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R49.51
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,089.26
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (25)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg M1 -26.23220, 28.01933
Midpoint
124.0 km
Total: 247.6 km
Midpoint 124.0 km
247.6 km 2 hrs 48 min
Destination Bonjour Welkom 9459 -27.96530, 26.83166

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Free State
One-way road span 247.6 km
Return-cycle span 495.1 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 48 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 8.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 124.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.23220, 28.01933
Midpoint -27.20051, 27.50007
End -27.96530, 26.83166
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Bonjour Welkom 9459
4
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Bonjour Welkom 9459
1
  • PEP
    47 Craib Avenue, Welkom, 9459, Free State
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Bonjour Welkom 9459
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bonjour Welkom 9459
6
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg M1 from Bonjour Welkom 9459? +
Johannesburg M1 is about 247.6 km from Bonjour Welkom 9459 by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg M1 to Bonjour Welkom 9459? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg M1 to Bonjour Welkom 9459 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg M1 to Bonjour Welkom 9459? +
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 Johannesburg M1 to Bonjour Welkom 9459? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R414.42 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R416.38 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R461.65 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R465.39 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg M1 to Bonjour Welkom 9459? +
Yes. There are 10 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Soweto
From Johannesburg M1 To Bonjour Welkom 9459
Kimberley
From Johannesburg M1 To Bonjour Welkom 9459
Bloemfontein
From Johannesburg M1 To Bonjour Welkom 9459
ern Bypass
From Johannesburg M1 To Bonjour Welkom 9459
: Odendaalsrus
From Johannesburg M1 To Bonjour Welkom 9459
Welkom
From Johannesburg M1 To Bonjour Welkom 9459

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg M1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bonjour Welkom 9459, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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