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Distance from Ashton to Colesberg

Ashton to Colesberg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 706.4 km in roughly 7 hrs 51 min.

N Ashton → Colesberg
Road distance
706.4 km
R58
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
586.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 51 min
End point
Church Street
Return: 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
471 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,348.92
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,354.52
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,642.92
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,653.09
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,779.83
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,787.21
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,167.74
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,181.16
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,341.88
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,351.59
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,852.29
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,869.95
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
55° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
235° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.8339, 20.0553
End coords Destination point
-30.7211, 25.0967
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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706.4 km 7 hrs 51 min
Start Ashton
Finish Colesberg
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    2.4 km
  2. Continue straight
    8.3 km
  3. Turn left onto Cross Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Bath Street
    78.0 km
  5. Turn right
    302.9 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  7. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  8. Continue straight
    310.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R58
    0.5 km
  10. Turn left onto Sluiters Road
    1.2 km
  11. Turn left onto Ventershoek Street
    0.5 km
  12. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.2 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
353.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 55 min • 3 hrs 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
50.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
117.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
38.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Colesberg
06:54 – 17:36
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:54
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,952.96
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.13
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R141.29
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,108.37
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ashton -33.83394, 20.05534
Midpoint
353.1 km
Total: 706.4 km
Midpoint 353.1 km
706.4 km 7 hrs 51 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 706.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,412.9 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 353.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.83394, 20.05534
Midpoint -32.53933, 22.26592
End -30.72111, 25.09667
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Colesberg
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Colesberg
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Colesberg
3
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Questions 9
How far is Ashton from Colesberg? +
Ashton is about 706.4 km from Colesberg by road.
How long does it take from Ashton to Colesberg? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ashton to Colesberg 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 Ashton 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 Ashton to Colesberg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,348.92 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,354.52 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,642.92 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,653.09 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ashton to Colesberg? +
No tollgates are 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Ashton, Western 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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