Driving from Newcastle to Brakpan
Brakpan lies 229 km (142 mi) north-west of Newcastle, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 30 min without stops, over roughly 280 km (174 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Newcastle | Brakpan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 404,838 | 305,692 |
| Elevation | 1,195 m (3,921 ft) | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Postal codes | 2940–3082 | 1540–1554 |
Where to book car hire from Newcastle to Brakpan
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Staying in Brakpan
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Common questions
How far is Brakpan from Newcastle?
229 km (142 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Newcastle; by road roughly 280 km (174 mi).
How long does it take to get from Newcastle to Brakpan by car?
About 3 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Newcastle and Brakpan?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.