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Distance from Cape Town to Colenso

N Cape Town → Colenso
Road distance
1,443.8 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N5 / R616
Cape Town to Colenso is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,443.8 km in roughly 16 hrs 10 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,226.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 10 min
Start point
Paddock Avenue
Return: 32 hrs 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
970 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,905.56
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,917.00
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,902.44
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,041.75
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,833.73
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,848.82
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,829.61
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,013.41
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R5,044.38
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R5,064.23
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R5,038.97
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R5,280.81
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
65° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
245° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9288, 18.4172
End coords Destination point
-28.7403, 29.8250
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 12 °C Cape Town Clear Sky View Forecast → 13 °C Colenso Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Cape Town → Colenso
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Car
1,443.8 km
16 hrs 10 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1,443.8 km
~22 hrs 12 min
65 km/h avg
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Places from Cape Town to Colenso

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Food & drink Near Cape Town

Dinkel German Bakery

91 Kloof Nek Road, Cape Town, 8001 1 km from start
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Food & drink Near Cape Town

81 Rose Street, 8001 1 km from start
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Convenience store Near Cape Town

Bread Milk & Honey

10 Spin Street, Cape Town 1 km from start
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Food & drink Near Cape Town

Jason Bakery

83 Main Road, Cape Town 2 km from start
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Food & drink Near Cape Town

Bootlegger Coffee Company

1 Koeberg Road, Brooklyn, Cape Town, 7405 6 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Cape Town

Shell Select

6900, Western Cape 240 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Shell Select

6950, Western Cape 354 km from start
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Supermarkets Before halfway

Checkers

Beaufort West, 6970, Western Cape 426 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Shell Select

6970, Western Cape 489 km from start
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Food & drink Past halfway

Mugg & Bean

Kellner Street 912 km from start
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Fuel stations Approaching Colenso

Total Sports

Roux Street, Bethlehem, 9700 1,134 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching Colenso

Quickshop

Bethlehem 1,135 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching Colenso

Quickshop

Bethlehem 1,135 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching Colenso

Sasol Bethlehem

8 Eufees Street, Bethlehem, 9701 1,135 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching Colenso

Quickshop

Bethlehem 1,135 km from start
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Route

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1,443.8 km 16 hrs 10 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Colenso
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Cape Town to Colenso via N1 and N5
    National highway route N1N5
  2. Directions from Cape Town to Colenso via R616
    Provincial road route R616
  3. Head on Paddock Avenue
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  5. Continue straight onto Plein Street
    0.5 km
  6. Turn right onto Darling Street
    0.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Sir Lowry Road
    0.2 km
  8. Go straight
    0.1 km
  9. Go straight onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    1.0 km
  10. Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl
    0.7 km
  11. Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard
    461.0 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  14. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  16. Turn right
    66.5 km
  17. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  18. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  19. Merge slight right
    67.8 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  21. Turn left
    12.3 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right
    20.9 km
  23. Turn left
    0.7 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn right onto Sir George Street
    0.5 km
  25. Turn right
    0.1 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 9
Known total R502.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 9 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
721.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 5 min • 8 hrs 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
104.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
240.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
78.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Colenso
06:51 – 17:10
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:00
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 19 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 min
SunriseDawn break
06:51
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,035.21
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R28.88
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R288.77
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,352.85
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
721.7 km
Total: 1,443.8 km
Midpoint 721.7 km
1,443.8 km 16 hrs 10 min
Destination Colenso -28.74028, 29.82500

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,443.8 km
Return-cycle span 2,887.7 km
Traversal time 16 hrs 10 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 721.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -30.98283, 24.60623
End -28.74028, 29.82500
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town from Colenso? +
Cape Town is about 1,443.8 km from Colenso by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Colenso? +
The drive usually takes about 16 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Colenso 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 Cape Town to Colenso? +
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 Cape Town to Colenso? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,905.56 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,917.00 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,902.44 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,041.75 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Colenso? +
Yes. There are 9 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Foreshore
From Cape Town To Colenso
: Paarl
From Cape Town To Colenso
FW de Klerk Boulevard
From Cape Town To Colenso
: Johannesburg
From Cape Town To Colenso
: Senekal
From Cape Town To Colenso
Theunissen
From Cape Town To Colenso
: Bergville
From Cape Town To Colenso

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