Distance from Western Bypass to Welkom

N Western Bypass → Welkom

Road distance

276.6 km

Metro routes · M81 / N1 / R34

Western Bypass to Welkom is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 276.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 6 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

245.2 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.13×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

3 hrs 6 min

Start point

Western Bypass

Return: 6 hrs 12 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

186 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

89.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

3 hrs 21 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R556.67

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R558.86

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

210° SSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

30° NNE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.0716, 27.9742

End coords Destination point

-27.9823, 26.7380

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 16 °C Western Bypass Clear Sky View Forecast → 15 °C Welkom Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Western Bypass → Welkom

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Car

276.6 km

3 hrs 6 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

276.6 km

~4 hrs 15 min

65 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Western Bypass

Finish Welkom

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Western Bypass to Welkom via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Western Bypass to Welkom via M81

Metro arterial route M81
Directions from Western Bypass to Welkom via R34

Provincial road route R34
Head on Western Bypass

4.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M81

0.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards M81

0.1 km
Turn right towards N1 Toll: Bloemfontein

0.5 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

32.7 km
Keep slight right at the fork

173.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight right towards R34: Odendaalsrus

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway

54.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork

4.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Koppie Alleen Road

0.1 km
Continue onto Koppie Alleen Road

0.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Koppie Alleen Road

0.1 km
Continue onto Koppie Alleen Road

0.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Stateway

0.1 km
Continue onto Stateway

1.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Stateway

0.1 km
Continue onto Stateway

0.2 km
Turn left onto Mooi Street

0.3 km
Continue make a U-turn onto Mooi Street

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn right

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 15

Known total R348.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are 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

e-Toll Owl

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

138.6 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 33 min • 1 hr 33 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

19.9 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

46.0 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

14.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

88.6%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Welkom

06:59 – 17:24

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:12

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 24 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

3 hrs 16 min

SunriseDawn break

06:59

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,156.26

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R5.53

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R55.32

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,217.12

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (40)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Western Bypass Start: Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418

Midpoint

138.6 km

Total: 276.6 km

Midpoint 138.6 km

276.6 km 186 min

Destination Welkom -27.98230, 26.73797

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 276.6 km

Return-cycle span 553.2 km

Traversal time 186 min

Maneuver count 24

Maneuver density 8.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 138.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418

Midpoint -27.09556, 27.53596

End -27.98230, 26.73797

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.

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Western Bypass from Welkom? +

Western Bypass is about 276.6 km from Welkom by road.

How long does it take from Western Bypass to Welkom? +

The drive usually takes about 186 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Welkom in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Western Bypass 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 to Welkom? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R556.67 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R558.86 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R556.07 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R582.76 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Welkom? +

Yes. There are 15 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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Distance from Western Bypass to Welkom

Places from Western Bypass to Welkom

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The Loaf

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Seven Seas Fisheries

the Bread Bin

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Checkers

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Standard Bank

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PEP

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GOLDEN GATES MALL

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