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Distance from Wellington N1 to Welkom

N Wellington N1 → Welkom
Road distance
1,124.2 km
N1 R700
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
969.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 44 min
Start point
Rose Street
Return: 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
764 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,146.65
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,155.56
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,614.51
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,630.70
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,832.39
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,844.14
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,449.70
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,471.06
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,726.83
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,742.28
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,539.08
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,567.19
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
52° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
232° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.6431, 19.0106
End coords Destination point
-27.9823, 26.7380
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Wellington N1 to Welkom is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,124.2 km in roughly 12 hrs 44 min.
Travel modes
Wellington N1 → Welkom
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Car
1,124.2 km
12 hrs 44 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,124.2 km
~17 hrs 17 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
1,124 km
↑ 8 hrs 29 min faster
Flight time
2 hrs 14 min
With airport
~4 hrs 14 min
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1,124.2 km 12 hrs 44 min
Start Wellington N1
Finish Welkom
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Rose Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Burg Street
    0.4 km
  3. Turn right onto Blouvlei Road
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Piet Retief Street
    3.6 km
  5. Continue straight onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive
    3.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Van der Stel
    3.6 km
  7. Turn left onto Klein Drakenstein Road
    2.5 km
  8. Turn right onto Sonstraal Road
    0.3 km
  9. Take the ramp left towards N1: Worcester
    0.4 km
  10. Merge slight right
    401.5 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  13. Continue straight
    544.7 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R700: Bultfontein
    0.5 km
  15. Turn left
    89.5 km
  16. Continue straight
    66.0 km
  17. Continue straight onto Stateway
    4.3 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  19. Continue onto Stateway
    0.3 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  21. Continue onto Stateway
    0.4 km
  22. Turn right onto Mooi Street
    0.3 km
  23. Continue make a U-turn onto Mooi Street
    0.1 km
  24. Turn left
    0.1 km
  25. Turn right
    0.0 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
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Halfway point
562.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 22 min • 6 hrs 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
80.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
187.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
60.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Welkom
06:48 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,699.29
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R22.48
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R224.85
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,946.62
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (23)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
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 Wellington N1 Start: Rose Street -33.64306, 19.01056
Midpoint
562.2 km
Total: 1,124.2 km
Midpoint 562.2 km
1,124.2 km 12 hrs 44 min
Destination Welkom -27.98230, 26.73797

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,124.2 km
Return-cycle span 2,248.5 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 44 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 562.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.64306, 19.01056
Midpoint -31.50576, 23.64180
End -27.98230, 26.73797
Places

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Travelling to Welkom

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Standout Why Welkom stands out
Welkom should read like inland city-stop planning with a practical overnight angle rather than big-metro wording.
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Welkom arrivals are usually easiest when the route plan includes the final suburb and likely check-in time.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Best for Welkom as a destination, work trip or practical overnight break in the Free State.
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Questions 9
How far is Wellington N1 from Welkom? +
Wellington N1 is about 1,124.2 km from Welkom by road.
How long does it take from Wellington N1 to Welkom? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Wellington N1 to Welkom 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 Wellington N1 to Welkom? +
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 Wellington N1 to Welkom? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,146.65 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,155.56 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,614.51 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,630.70 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Wellington N1 to Welkom? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Van der Stel
From Wellington N1 To Welkom
: Worcester
From Wellington N1 To Welkom
: Johannesburg
From Wellington N1 To Welkom
: Bultfontein
From Wellington N1 To Welkom
Stateway
From Wellington N1 To Welkom

Route Locations

Start area
Wellington N1, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Welkom
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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