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Distance from Welkom to Bultfontein

Welkom to Bultfontein is a practical regional trip, covering about 72.6 km in roughly 59 min.

N Welkom → Bultfontein
Road distance
72.6 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
66.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
59 min
Return: 2 hrs
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
59 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R138.69
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R139.27
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R168.92
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R169.97
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R183.00
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R183.76
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R222.88
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R224.26
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R240.79
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R241.79
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R293.27
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R295.08
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
239° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
59° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-27.9823, 26.7380
End coords Destination point
-28.2869, 26.1506
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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72.6 km 60 min
Start Welkom
Finish Bultfontein
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Mooi Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Stateway
    0.3 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  5. Continue onto Stateway
    0.3 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  7. Continue onto Stateway
    4.3 km
  8. Continue straight
    62.6 km
  9. Turn left
    0.7 km
  10. Turn left
    3.6 km
  11. Turn right onto Dickens Street
    0.3 km
  12. Turn right onto Stofberg Street
    0.1 km
  13. Turn right
    0.1 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
36.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
29 min • 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
5.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
12.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
92%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bultfontein
06:46 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 49 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 48 min
SunriseDawn break
06:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R303.62
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.45
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R14.53
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R319.60
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Welkom -27.98230, 26.73797
Midpoint
36.3 km
Total: 72.6 km
Midpoint 36.3 km
72.6 km 60 min
Destination Bultfontein -28.28694, 26.15056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 72.6 km
Return-cycle span 145.2 km
Traversal time 60 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 19.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 36.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.98230, 26.73797
Midpoint -28.10903, 26.44110
End -28.28694, 26.15056
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 5 nearby matches around Bultfontein
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Bultfontein
1
  • Spar
    President Swart Street, Bultfontein, 9670
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Questions 8
How far is Welkom from Bultfontein? +
Welkom is about 72.6 km from Bultfontein by road.
How long does it take from Welkom to Bultfontein? +
The drive usually takes about 60 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Welkom to Bultfontein in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Welkom to Bultfontein? +
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 to Bultfontein? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R138.69 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R139.27 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R168.92 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R169.97 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Welkom to Bultfontein? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Welkom
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bultfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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