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Distance from Petrusville to Welkom M54

N Petrusville → Welkom M54
Road distance
394.6 km
N1 R700
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
308.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 19 min
Return: 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
319 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R753.44
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R756.56
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R917.65
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R923.33
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R994.12
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R998.24
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,210.79
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,218.28
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,308.05
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,313.48
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,593.14
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,603.01
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
41° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
221° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.0807, 24.6588
End coords Destination point
-27.9823, 26.7380
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Petrusville to Welkom M54 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 394.6 km in roughly 5 hrs 19 min.
Travel modes
Petrusville → Welkom M54
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Car
394.6 km
5 hrs 19 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
394.6 km
~6 hrs 4 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
395 km
↑ 2 hrs 32 min faster
Flight time
47 min
With airport
~2 hrs 47 min
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394.6 km 5 hrs 19 min
Start Petrusville
Finish Welkom M54
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Kommissie Street
    6.9 km
  3. Continue left
    8.1 km
  4. Turn right
    77.1 km
  5. Turn right
    53.3 km
  6. Continue left
    0.1 km
  7. Turn right onto Nathan Street
    75.4 km
  8. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.6 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    11.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R700: Bultfontein
    0.5 km
  11. Turn left
    89.5 km
  12. Continue straight
    66.0 km
  13. Continue straight onto Stateway
    4.3 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Stateway
    0.3 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Stateway
    0.4 km
  18. Turn right onto Mooi Street
    0.3 km
  19. Continue make a U-turn onto Mooi Street
    0.1 km
  20. Turn left
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right
    0.0 km
  22. 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 N1
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.
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Routes ↩ Welkom M54 → Petrusville Petrusville to Johannesburg Petrusville to Pretoria Petrusville to Cape Town Petrusville to Durban Johannesburg to Welkom M54 Pretoria to Welkom M54 Cape Town to Welkom M54
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
197.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 39 min • 2 hrs 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
28.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
65.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
21.3 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 M54
06:45 – 17:32
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 14 min
SunriseDawn break
06:45
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,649.37
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.89
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R78.92
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,736.18
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Petrusville -30.08071, 24.65881
Midpoint
197.4 km
Total: 394.6 km
Midpoint 197.4 km
394.6 km 5 hrs 19 min
Destination Welkom M54 -27.98230, 26.73797

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 394.6 km
Return-cycle span 789.2 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 19 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 5.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 197.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.08071, 24.65881
Midpoint -29.18103, 25.93599
End -27.98230, 26.73797
Destination services

Available in Welkom M54

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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 M54
1
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Welkom M54
4
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Welkom M54
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Welkom M54
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Welkom M54
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Welkom M54
2
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Questions 9
How far is Petrusville from Welkom M54? +
Petrusville is about 394.6 km from Welkom M54 by road.
How long does it take from Petrusville to Welkom M54? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Petrusville to Welkom M54 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Petrusville to Welkom M54? +
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 Petrusville to Welkom M54? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R753.44 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R756.56 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R917.65 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R923.33 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Petrusville to Welkom M54? +
No tollgates are 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 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

: Kroonstad
From Petrusville To Welkom M54
Maseru
From Petrusville To Welkom M54
Western Bypass
From Petrusville To Welkom M54
: Bultfontein
From Petrusville To Welkom M54
Stateway
From Petrusville To Welkom M54

Route Locations

Start area
Petrusville
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Welkom M54, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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