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Distance from Bloemfontein N2 to Colesberg

Bloemfontein N2 to Colesberg is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 223.7 km in roughly 2 hrs 26 min.

N Bloemfontein N2 → Colesberg
Road distance
223.7 km
N1 R58
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
208.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 26 min
End point
Church Street
Return: 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
146 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R374.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R376.31
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R417.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R420.61
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R494.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R496.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R550.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R554.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R650.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R653.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R724.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R730.23
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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
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-30.7211, 25.0967
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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223.7 km 2 hrs 26 min
Start Bloemfontein N2
Finish Colesberg
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto President Brand Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Saint Andrew Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto Markgraaff Street
    0.3 km
  6. Continue straight onto President Boshoff Street
    0.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Kolbe Avenue
    1.1 km
  8. Continue straight onto Curie Avenue
    4.3 km
  9. Take the ramp left towards N1: Colesberg
    0.7 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    214.1 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R58: Colesberg
    0.4 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right onto Station Road
    0.3 km
  13. Continue straight onto Station Street
    0.7 km
  14. Continue straight onto Church Street
    0.7 km
  15. 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 → Bloemfontein N2 Bloemfontein N2 to Johannesburg Bloemfontein N2 to Pretoria Bloemfontein N2 to Cape Town Bloemfontein N2 to Durban Johannesburg to Colesberg Pretoria to Colesberg Cape Town to Colesberg
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
112.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 13 min • 1 hr 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
16.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
37.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
12.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
93.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Colesberg
06:50 – 17:42
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 50 min
SunriseDawn break
06:50
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R935.23
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.47
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R44.75
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R984.45
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

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Origin Bloemfontein N2 -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
112.0 km
Total: 223.7 km
Midpoint 112.0 km
223.7 km 2 hrs 26 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 223.7 km
Return-cycle span 447.5 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 26 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 6.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 112.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -30.03038, 25.79602
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
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Colesberg
3
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein N2 from Colesberg? +
Bloemfontein N2 is about 223.7 km from Colesberg by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein N2 to Colesberg? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein N2 to Colesberg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein N2 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 N2 to Colesberg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R374.54 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R376.31 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R417.23 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R420.61 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein N2 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
From Bloemfontein N2 To Colesberg
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Petrusville
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Burgerdorp
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Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein N2, 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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