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Distance from Western Bypass N1 to Welkom

N Western Bypass N1 → Welkom
Road distance
252.5 km
N1 R24 R34
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
232.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 51 min
Start point
Western Bypass
Return: 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
171 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R482.16
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R484.16
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R587.24
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R590.88
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R636.18
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R638.82
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R774.83
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R779.63
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R837.08
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R840.55
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,019.52
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,025.83
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
211° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
31° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1937, 27.9501
End coords Destination point
-27.9823, 26.7380
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Western Bypass N1 to Welkom is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 252.5 km in roughly 2 hrs 51 min.
Travel modes
Western Bypass N1 → Welkom
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Car
252.5 km
2 hrs 51 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
252.5 km
~3 hrs 53 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
253 km
↑ 21 min faster
Flight time
30 min
With airport
~2 hrs 30 min
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252.5 km 2 hrs 51 min
Start Western Bypass N1
Finish Welkom
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Western Bypass
    0.4 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R24
    0.7 km
  3. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    0.2 km
  4. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    1.0 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    12.3 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork
    173.5 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight right towards R34: Odendaalsrus
    0.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    54.2 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    4.7 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    0.8 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.7 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Koppie Alleen Road
    0.8 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Stateway
    1.4 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  19. Continue onto Stateway
    0.2 km
  20. Turn left onto Mooi Street
    0.3 km
  21. Continue make a U-turn onto Mooi Street
    0.1 km
  22. Turn left
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right
    0.0 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Welkom → Western Bypass N1 Western Bypass N1 to Johannesburg Western Bypass N1 to Pretoria Western Bypass N1 to Cape Town Western Bypass N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Welkom Pretoria to Welkom Cape Town to Welkom
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
126.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 25 min • 1 hr 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
42.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
92%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Welkom
06:45 – 17:32
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 34 min
SunriseDawn break
06:45
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,055.50
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.05
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R50.50
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,111.05
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (38)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass N1 Start: Western Bypass -26.19365, 27.95007
Midpoint
126.5 km
Total: 252.5 km
Midpoint 126.5 km
252.5 km 2 hrs 51 min
Destination Welkom -27.98230, 26.73797

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 252.5 km
Return-cycle span 505.0 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 9.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 126.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.19365, 27.95007
Midpoint -27.19940, 27.50034
End -27.98230, 26.73797
Destination services

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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
1
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Welkom
4
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Welkom
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Welkom
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Welkom
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Welkom
2
Destination brief

Travelling to Welkom

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

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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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass N1 from Welkom? +
Western Bypass N1 is about 252.5 km from Welkom by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass N1 to Welkom? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass N1 to Welkom in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass 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 Western Bypass N1 to Welkom? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R482.16 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R484.16 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R587.24 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R590.88 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass N1 to Welkom? +
Yes. There are 11 tollgates 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 long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

Western Bypass
From Western Bypass N1 To Welkom
: Bloemfontein
From Western Bypass N1 To Welkom
: Odendaalsrus
From Western Bypass N1 To Welkom
Stateway
From Western Bypass N1 To Welkom

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass N1, Gauteng
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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