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Distance from Parkside to Welkom

N Parkside → Welkom
Road distance
729.5 km
Provincial mix · R700
Parkside to Welkom is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 729.5 km in roughly 8 hrs 45 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
570.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
36
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 45 min
Start point
Parkside Crescent
Return: 17 hrs 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
525 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 45 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,468.05
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,473.83
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,466.47
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,536.86
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,937.01
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,944.63
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,934.93
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,027.80
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,548.70
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,558.73
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,545.96
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,668.15
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
349° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
169° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.0153, 27.8903
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 Parkside Check weather View Forecast → 18 °C Welkom Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Parkside → Welkom
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Car
729.5 km
8 hrs 45 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
729.5 km
~11 hrs 13 min
65 km/h avg
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Places from Parkside to Welkom

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Banks 0.2 km

Standard Bank

State Way, Welkom, 9459
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Government offices 0.4 km

Internal Affairs

Welkom, 9459
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Supermarkets 0.4 km

Pick n Pay

61 Bok Street, Welkom, 9459, Free State
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Clothing & fashion 0.4 km

PEP

Arrarat Road, Welkom, 9459, Free State
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Convenience store 0.4 km

Quickshop

41 Muizen Street, Welkom
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Supermarkets 0.5 km

Checkers

Welkom, 9459, Free State
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Clothing & fashion 0.5 km

Welkom Goldfields Ackermans

Buiten Street, Welkom, 9460
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Beauty & wellness 0.5 km

Hair Temptation

Welkom, 9459
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Clothing & fashion 0.7 km

Goldfields Foschini

Buiten Street, Welkom, 9460
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Supermarkets 0.7 km

Checkers

Welkom, 9459, Free State
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Department store 0.7 km

Edgars

Buiten Street, Welkom, 9460
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Clothing & fashion 0.7 km

Truworths

Buiten Street, Welkom, 9460
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Convenience store 1.1 km

Quickshop

102 Toronto Road, Welkom
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Convenience store 1.4 km

Quickshop

Welkom
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Shopping malls 2.1 km

GOLDEN GATES MALL

Jan Hofmeyer Road
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Convenience store 2.3 km

Quickshop

195 Arrarat Road, Welkom
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Convenience store 2.7 km

Quickshop

137 Jan Hofmeyr Road, Welkom
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Home & garden 2.7 km

27 Keerom Street

27 Keerom Street, Welkom, 9459
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Convenience store 3.2 km

Shell Select

9462, Free State
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Schools & education 6.2 km

Lephola High School

Nkoane Road, 9463
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Route

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729.5 km 8 hrs 45 min
Start Parkside
Finish Welkom
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Parkside to Welkom via R700
    Provincial road route R700
  2. Head on Parkside Crescent
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Windyridge Road
    0.6 km
  4. Continue straight onto Saint Johns Road
    0.7 km
  5. Continue straight onto Saint Peters Road
    1.4 km
  6. Take the ramp straight
    0.1 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Valley Road
    0.1 km
  8. Continue straight onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  9. Continue straight
    2.1 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    173.4 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street East
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Cathcart Street East
    2.8 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    162.9 km
  20. Turn left onto Barkly Street
    72.0 km
  21. Continue right onto Rascher Street
    122.0 km
  22. Turn left
    2.6 km
  23. Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  24. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    20.3 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R700: Bultfontein
    0.5 km
  26. Turn left
    89.5 km
  27. Continue straight
    66.0 km
  28. Continue straight onto Stateway
    4.3 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  30. Continue onto Stateway
    0.3 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  32. Continue onto Stateway
    0.4 km
  33. Turn right onto Mooi Street
    0.3 km
  34. Continue make a U-turn onto Mooi Street
    0.1 km
  35. Turn left
    0.1 km
  36. Turn right
    0.0 km
  37. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Welkom → Parkside Parkside to Johannesburg Parkside to Pretoria Parkside to Cape Town Parkside to Durban Johannesburg to Welkom Pretoria to Welkom Cape Town to Welkom
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
365.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 22 min • 4 hrs 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
52.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
121.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
39.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.2%
☀ 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
4 hrs 28 min
SunriseDawn break
06:59
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,049.32
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.59
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R145.90
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,209.81
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 Parkside Start: Parkside Crescent -33.01528, 27.89028
Midpoint
365.2 km
Total: 729.5 km
Midpoint 365.2 km
729.5 km 8 hrs 45 min
Destination Welkom -27.98230, 26.73797

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 729.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,459.0 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 36
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 365.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.01528, 27.89028
Midpoint -30.58537, 26.77931
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.
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Parkside from Welkom? +
Parkside is about 729.5 km from Welkom by road.
How long does it take from Parkside to Welkom? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Parkside 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 Parkside 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 Parkside to Welkom? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,468.05 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,473.83 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,466.47 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,536.86 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Parkside 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. 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

Parkside Crescent
From Parkside To Welkom
Expressway
From Parkside To Welkom
Kroonstad
From Parkside To Welkom
Western Bypass
From Parkside To Welkom
: Bultfontein
From Parkside To Welkom
Stateway
From Parkside To Welkom

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