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Distance from Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State to Hekroodt Circle

Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State to Hekroodt Circle is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 245.7 km in roughly 2 hrs 48 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State → Hekroodt Circle
Road distance
245.7 km
M70 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
219.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 48 min
End point
Hekroodt Circle
Return: 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
168 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.7 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
R411.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R413.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R458.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R461.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R542.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R545.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R604.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R609.33
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R713.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R717.31
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R795.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R801.75
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
30° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
210° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-27.9360, 26.8047
End coords Destination point
-26.2193, 27.8987
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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245.7 km 2 hrs 48 min
Start Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State
Finish Hekroodt Circle
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Sutton Avenue
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Craib Avenue
    0.4 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Craib Avenue
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Craib Avenue
    1.3 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.1 km
  7. Continue onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.6 km
  8. Go straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    54.5 km
  9. Take the ramp straight towards N1: Johannesburg
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right
    177.1 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork onto Western Bypass
    3.5 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M70: Soweto
    0.5 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards M70: Soweto
    0.4 km
  14. Go straight onto Soweto Highway
    3.1 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    2.2 km
  17. Turn slight left onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.3 km
  19. 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 N1
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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 ↩ Hekroodt Circle → Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State to Johannesburg Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State to Pretoria Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State to Cape Town Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State to Durban Johannesburg to Hekroodt Circle Pretoria to Hekroodt Circle Cape Town to Hekroodt Circle
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
123.0 km
Free State to Gauteng
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
Free State to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
17.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
40.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Hekroodt Circle
06:33 – 17:36
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 2 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 15 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,026.83
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.91
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R49.13
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,080.88
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (22)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State -27.93601, 26.80467
Midpoint
123.0 km
Total: 245.7 km
Midpoint 123.0 km
245.7 km 2 hrs 48 min
Destination Hekroodt Circle End: Hekroodt Circle -26.21930, 27.89872

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Gauteng
One-way road span 245.7 km
Return-cycle span 491.3 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 48 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 7.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 123.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.93601, 26.80467
Midpoint -27.17119, 27.50990
End -26.21930, 27.89872
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Hekroodt Circle
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Hekroodt Circle
6
  • PEP
    Soweto, 1852, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Mohajana Street, Soweto, 1723, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Chris Hani Road, Soweto, 1862
  • PEP
    Chris Hani Road, Johannesburg, 1809, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 1862, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Bolani Road, Soweto, 1808
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Hekroodt Circle
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Hekroodt Circle
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Hekroodt Circle
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Hekroodt Circle
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Hekroodt Circle
3
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Questions 9
How far is Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State from Hekroodt Circle? +
Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State is about 245.7 km from Hekroodt Circle by road.
How long does it take from Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State to Hekroodt Circle? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State to Hekroodt Circle in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State to Hekroodt Circle? +
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 Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State to Hekroodt Circle? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R411.22 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R413.17 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R458.10 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R461.81 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State to Hekroodt Circle? +
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

: Johannesburg
From Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State To Hekroodt Circle
Heilbron
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Western Bypass
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: Soweto
From Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State To Hekroodt Circle
Booysens
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Route Locations

Start area
Pep 47 Craib Avenue Welkom 9459 Free State, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Hekroodt Circle, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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