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Distance from Welkom to Springbok N1

Welkom to Springbok N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,077.8 km in roughly 12 hrs 33 min.

N Welkom → Springbok N1
Road distance
1,077.8 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
882.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 33 min
End point
Namakwa Street
Return: 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
753 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,058.02
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,066.55
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,506.56
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,522.08
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,715.44
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,726.70
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,307.26
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,327.74
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,572.95
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,587.77
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,351.66
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,378.61
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
256° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
76° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-27.9823, 26.7380
End coords Destination point
-29.6661, 17.8831
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,077.8 km 12 hrs 33 min
Start Welkom
Finish Springbok N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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. Turn right
    9.0 km
  9. Turn left
    80.5 km
  10. Turn right
    38.2 km
  11. Merge slight right
    166.5 km
  12. Turn left onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  13. Continue straight onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  15. Continue straight onto Long Street
    1.7 km
  16. Continue straight onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    3.6 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    281.6 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right
    114.5 km
  20. Turn left onto Z.F. Mgcawu Street
    0.2 km
  21. Turn left onto Le Roux Street
    0.3 km
  22. Continue straight onto Lemoen Way
    38.9 km
  23. Turn right onto Main Street
    171.1 km
  24. Continue straight onto Skool Street
    0.6 km
  25. Continue straight onto 4th Street
    163.3 km
  26. Turn right onto Namakwa Street
    0.1 km
  27. Continue slight right onto Namakwa Street
    0.0 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Springbok N1 → Welkom Welkom to Johannesburg Welkom to Pretoria Welkom to Cape Town Welkom to Durban Johannesburg to Springbok N1 Pretoria to Springbok N1 Cape Town to Springbok N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
538.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 16 min • 6 hrs 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
77.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
179.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
58.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Springbok N1
07:21 – 18:07
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 32 min
SunriseDawn break
07:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,505.25
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R21.56
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R215.56
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,742.37
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Welkom -27.98230, 26.73797
Midpoint
538.7 km
Total: 1,077.8 km
Midpoint 538.7 km
1,077.8 km 12 hrs 33 min
Destination Springbok N1 End: Namakwa Street -29.66609, 17.88310

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,077.8 km
Return-cycle span 2,155.6 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 33 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 538.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.98230, 26.73797
Midpoint -28.93512, 22.41439
End -29.66609, 17.88310
Destination services

Available in Springbok N1

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Springbok N1
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Springbok N1
1
  • PEP
    Springbok, 8240, Northern Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Springbok N1
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Springbok N1
2
  • Shoprite
    135 Voortrekker Street, Springbok, 8240, Northern Cape
  • Quickshop
    3 Voortrekker Street, Springbok
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Springbok N1
1
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Questions 9
How far is Welkom from Springbok N1? +
Welkom is about 1,077.8 km from Springbok N1 by road.
How long does it take from Welkom to Springbok N1? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Welkom to Springbok N1 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 Welkom to Springbok N1? +
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 Springbok N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,058.02 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,066.55 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,506.56 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,522.08 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Welkom to Springbok N1? +
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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Stateway
From Welkom To Springbok N1
Lemoen Way
From Welkom To Springbok N1

Route Locations

Start area
Welkom
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Springbok N1, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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