South Africa route platform Distance24 Road distance, travel time and route planning across South Africa.
Donate

Distance from Welkom M54 to Heilbron

N Welkom M54 → Heilbron
Road distance
160.1 km
N1 R34
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
143.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 20 min
End point
Heil Street
Return: 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
140 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
68.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R305.62
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R306.88
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R372.23
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R374.53
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R403.24
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R404.92
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R491.13
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R494.17
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R530.59
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R532.79
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R646.23
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R650.23
See more fuel details from Welkom M54 to Heilbron
🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
58° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
238° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-27.9823, 26.7380
End coords Destination point
-27.2864, 27.9694
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Welkom M54 to Heilbron is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 160.1 km in roughly 2 hrs 20 min.
Travel modes
Welkom M54 → Heilbron
🚗
Car
160.1 km
2 hrs 20 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
160.1 km
~2 hrs 27 min
65 km/h avg
🧭 Google
Navigate now
Heilbron
Opens in new tab
Accommodation

Where to stay near Heilbron

Road-trip friendly stays matched to this destination and corridor, with photos, price positioning and quick property links.

No accommodation listings have been added for this route yet.

Suggest accommodation
Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning
Route map

Live map

Start, destination and route line.

160.1 km 2 hrs 20 min
Start Welkom M54
Finish Heilbron
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Mooi Street
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Melck Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Bok Road
    0.0 km
  5. Turn right
    0.2 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left onto Arrarat Road
    0.1 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Stateway
    1.4 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.8 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.7 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  14. Continue
    0.8 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  16. Continue
    58.9 km
  17. Take the ramp straight towards N1: Johannesburg
    0.6 km
  18. Merge slight right
    7.6 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R34
    0.7 km
  20. Turn right
    0.6 km
  21. Continue straight
    83.7 km
  22. Go straight
    1.3 km
  23. Turn right
    0.8 km
  24. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.9 km
  25. Turn right onto Els Street
    0.2 km
  26. Turn left onto Heil Street
    0.0 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 0
Known total —
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.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ Heilbron → Welkom M54 Welkom M54 to Johannesburg Welkom M54 to Pretoria Welkom M54 to Cape Town Welkom M54 to Durban Johannesburg to Heilbron Pretoria to Heilbron Cape Town to Heilbron
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
80.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 10 min • 1 hr 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
11.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
26.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Heilbron
06:39 – 17:29
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 49 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 36 min
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R669.03
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.20
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R32.01
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R704.25
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (28)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Welkom M54 -27.98230, 26.73797
Midpoint
80.0 km
Total: 160.1 km
Midpoint 80.0 km
160.1 km 2 hrs 20 min
Destination Heilbron End: Heil Street -27.28639, 27.96944

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 160.1 km
Return-cycle span 320.1 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 16.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 80.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.98230, 26.73797
Midpoint -27.61499, 27.32593
End -27.28639, 27.96944
Route support

Route FAQ

Tap a question to expand the answer and keep the section compact while browsing the route page.

Questions 8
How far is Welkom M54 from Heilbron? +
Welkom M54 is about 160.1 km from Heilbron by road.
How long does it take from Welkom M54 to Heilbron? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Welkom M54 to Heilbron in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Welkom M54 to Heilbron? +
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 Welkom M54 to Heilbron? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R305.62 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R306.88 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R372.23 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R374.53 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Welkom M54 to Heilbron? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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.
Editorial

From the editorial desk

Fresh route reads, destination ideas and planning guides from the Distance24 editorial blog.

Open blog
Route support

Something wrong?

Report wrong directions, map issues, spelling mistakes, toll problems or anything else on this route for admin review.

Distance Directions Map Tolls Place issue Spelling
Your report is sent together with the current route page and route names so it is easier to review and fix.

Towns along the route

Stateway
From Welkom M54 To Heilbron
: Johannesburg
From Welkom M54 To Heilbron
: Heilbron
From Welkom M54 To Heilbron

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 24.7 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 17.2 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 1.5 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 5.6 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 4.9 km

Reverse route and related trips

View distance from Heilbron to Welkom M54

Welkom M54 to Johannesburg Welkom M54 to Pretoria Welkom M54 to Cape Town Welkom M54 to Durban Johannesburg to Heilbron Pretoria to Heilbron Cape Town to Heilbron Durban to Heilbron

Legal and trust information

Access pages for Distance24.co.za and Fuel Prices, including privacy, terms, disclaimers, contact details and editorial standards.

Open Trust Centre
Privacy Policy Data, cookies and privacy requests → Terms of Use Rules, responsibilities and usage terms → Disclaimer Important estimate and route limitations → Contact Support, privacy, editorial and ads →
Trust Centre About Privacy Policy Terms of Use Disclaimer PAIA Manual Contact Advertising Disclosure Editorial Policy Cookies Corrections

© 2026 Distance24.co.za. All rights reserved.

Distance24.co.za combines Leaflet, OpenStreetMap, Nominatim, Geoapify, OSRM, OpenRouteService and Open-Meteo to power map display, place search, route planning, distance calculations and weather information.