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Distance from Bloemfontein N1 N1 to Colesberg

Bloemfontein N1 N1 to Colesberg is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 217.5 km in roughly 2 hrs 18 min.

N Bloemfontein N1 N1 → Colesberg
Road distance
217.5 km
N1 R58
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
201.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
9
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 18 min
End point
Church Street
Return: 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
138 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
94.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R364.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R365.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R405.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R408.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R480.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R482.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R535.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R539.43
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R632.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R635.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R704.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R709.78
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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
-29.1688, 26.1832
End coords Destination point
-30.7211, 25.0967
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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217.5 km 2 hrs 18 min
Start Bloemfontein N1 N1
Finish Colesberg
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.4 km
  2. Turn right onto Curie Avenue towards Fauna
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right towards N1: Colesberg
    0.7 km
  4. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    214.1 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R58: Colesberg
    0.4 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto Station Road
    0.3 km
  7. Continue straight onto Station Street
    0.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Church Street
    0.7 km
  9. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ Colesberg → Bloemfontein N1 N1 Bloemfontein N1 N1 to Johannesburg Bloemfontein N1 N1 to Pretoria Bloemfontein N1 N1 to Cape Town Bloemfontein N1 N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Colesberg Pretoria to Colesberg Cape Town to Colesberg
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
108.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 9 min • 1 hr 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
15.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
36.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
11.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
92.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Colesberg
06:50 – 17:41
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 51 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:50
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R909.04
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.35
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R43.49
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R956.89
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
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 Bloemfontein N1 N1 -29.16880, 26.18321
Midpoint
108.9 km
Total: 217.5 km
Midpoint 108.9 km
217.5 km 2 hrs 18 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 217.5 km
Return-cycle span 434.9 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 9
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 108.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.16880, 26.18321
Midpoint -30.05696, 25.78515
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 Bloemfontein N1 N1 from Colesberg? +
Bloemfontein N1 N1 is about 217.5 km from Colesberg by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein N1 N1 to Colesberg? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein N1 N1 to Colesberg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein N1 N1 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 Bloemfontein N1 N1 to Colesberg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R364.05 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R365.77 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R405.55 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R408.83 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein N1 N1 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

Jagersfontein
From Bloemfontein N1 N1 To Colesberg
Fauna
From Bloemfontein N1 N1 To Colesberg
Fichardtpark
From Bloemfontein N1 N1 To Colesberg
: Colesberg
From Bloemfontein N1 N1 To Colesberg
Western Bypass
From Bloemfontein N1 N1 To Colesberg
Petrusville
From Bloemfontein N1 N1 To Colesberg
Burgerdorp
From Bloemfontein N1 N1 To Colesberg

Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein N1 N1, Free State
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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