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Distance from Aliwal R603 to Colesberg

Aliwal R603 to Colesberg is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 181.6 km in roughly 2 hrs 55 min.

N Aliwal R603 → Colesberg
Road distance
181.6 km
N1 R58
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
154.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 55 min
End point
Church Street
Return: 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
175 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
62.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R303.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R305.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R338.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R341.33
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R401.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R402.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R446.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R450.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R527.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R530.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R587.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R592.59
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
268° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
88° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-30.6942, 26.7097
End coords Destination point
-30.7211, 25.0967
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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181.6 km 2 hrs 55 min
Start Aliwal R603
Finish Colesberg
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Somerset Street
    0.2 km
  3. Continue make a U-turn onto Somerset Street
    0.9 km
  4. Turn left onto Barkly Street
    1.7 km
  5. Turn left
    56.1 km
  6. Continue straight
    78.1 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.4 km
  8. Take the ramp left towards N1: Colesberg
    0.8 km
  9. Merge slight right
    41.3 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R58: Colesberg
    0.4 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right onto Station Road
    0.3 km
  12. Continue straight onto Station Street
    0.7 km
  13. Continue straight onto Church Street
    0.7 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N1
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
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Routes ↩ Colesberg → Aliwal R603 Aliwal R603 to Johannesburg Aliwal R603 to Pretoria Aliwal R603 to Cape Town Aliwal R603 to Durban Johannesburg to Colesberg Pretoria to Colesberg Cape Town to Colesberg
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
90.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 27 min • 1 hr 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
13.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
30.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
9.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Colesberg
06:49 – 17:43
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:49
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R758.95
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.63
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R36.31
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R798.90
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Aliwal R603 -30.69417, 26.70972
Midpoint
90.7 km
Total: 181.6 km
Midpoint 90.7 km
181.6 km 2 hrs 55 min
Destination Colesberg End: Church Street -30.72111, 25.09667

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 181.6 km
Return-cycle span 363.1 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 7.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 90.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.69417, 26.70972
Midpoint -30.47703, 25.95038
End -30.72111, 25.09667
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Colesberg
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Colesberg
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Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Colesberg
3
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Questions 9
How far is Aliwal R603 from Colesberg? +
Aliwal R603 is about 181.6 km from Colesberg by road.
How long does it take from Aliwal R603 to Colesberg? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aliwal R603 to Colesberg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Aliwal R603 to Colesberg? +
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 Aliwal R603 to Colesberg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R303.94 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R305.38 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R338.59 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R341.33 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aliwal R603 to Colesberg? +
No tollgates are 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

: Colesberg
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Petrusville
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Burgerdorp
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Route Locations

Start area
Aliwal R603, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Colesberg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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