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Distance from Chivu to Colesberg

Chivu to Colesberg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 4,223.5 km in roughly 54 hrs 48 min.

N Chivu → Colesberg
Road distance
4,223.5 km
N1 N12 R58
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
3,191.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
114
Info Travel board
Travel time
54 hrs 48 min
End point
Church Street
Return: 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3288 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 27 planned rest stops
61 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R8,064.45
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R8,097.90
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R9,822.08
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R9,882.90
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R10,640.59
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R10,684.72
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R12,959.69
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R13,039.94
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R14,000.77
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R14,058.85
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R17,052.23
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R17,157.81
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
190° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
10° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-2.4977, 30.5979
End coords Destination point
-30.7211, 25.0967
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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4,223.5 km 54 hrs 48 min
Start Chivu
Finish Colesberg
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  1. Start your journey
    1.7 km
  2. Turn right
    1.7 km
  3. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.6 km
  4. Turn slight right
    1.2 km
  5. Turn sharp left
    3.8 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.2 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.5 km
  9. Continue right
    25.9 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right
    84.4 km
  11. Turn right
    28.7 km
  12. Turn slight left
    54.6 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  14. Continue
    27.6 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  16. Continue
    118.1 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.2 km
  18. Continue
    8.1 km
  19. Turn left
    0.1 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.6 km
  21. Turn left
    8.5 km
  22. Turn left
    60.9 km
  23. Turn right
    191.9 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  25. Continue
    0.6 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  27. Continue
    2.1 km
  28. Turn right
    131.5 km
  29. Go straight
    37.3 km
  30. Go straight
    71.5 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  32. Continue
    42.3 km
  33. Keep slight left at the fork
    27.9 km
  34. Go straight
    23.4 km
  35. Continue straight
    23.9 km
  36. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  37. Continue
    2.7 km
  38. Turn left
    162.8 km
  39. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  40. Continue
    0.9 km
  41. Turn left
    213.0 km
  42. Turn right onto Great North Road
    435.9 km
  43. Take the exit ramp left
    0.0 km
  44. Merge slight right onto Great North Road
    192.9 km
  45. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Great North Road
    0.1 km
  46. Continue onto Great North Road
    1.6 km
  47. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Great North Road
    0.0 km
  48. Continue onto Great North Road
    3.9 km
  49. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Great North Road
    0.1 km
  50. Continue onto Great North Road
    1.2 km
  51. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Great North Road
    0.1 km
  52. Continue onto Great North Road
    1.1 km
  53. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Great North Road
    0.1 km
  54. Continue onto Great North Road
    3.6 km
  55. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Kalambo Road
    0.1 km
  56. Continue onto Kalambo Road
    0.5 km
  57. Turn left onto Lumumba Road
    2.2 km
  58. Turn right onto Kafue Road
    5.0 km
  59. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Kafue Road
    0.0 km
  60. Continue onto Kafue Road
    2.1 km
  61. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Kafue Road
    0.0 km
  62. Continue onto Kafue Road
    3.4 km
  63. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Kafue Road
    0.0 km
  64. Continue onto Kafue Road
    3.5 km
  65. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Kafue Road
    0.0 km
  66. Continue onto Kafue Road
    120.1 km
  67. Turn slight right
    2.0 km
  68. Continue straight
    339.3 km
  69. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  70. Continue
    6.4 km
  71. Turn right onto King George Road
    1.4 km
  72. Continue straight onto Prince Edward Street
    3.7 km
  73. Continue straight onto Abdel Gamal Nasser Road
    2.2 km
  74. Take the exit ramp left
    0.3 km
  75. Continue straight onto Simon Mazorodze Road
    5.1 km
  76. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Simon Mazorodze Road
    0.0 km
  77. Continue onto Simon Mazorodze Road
    12.6 km
  78. Continue slight right onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    21.8 km
  79. Continue straight onto Harare Masvingo Beitbridge Road
    48.5 km
  80. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    48.9 km
  81. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    0.2 km
  82. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    2.5 km
  83. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    0.1 km
  84. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    145.9 km
  85. Continue straight onto Josiah Tongogara Road
    4.2 km
  86. Turn right onto Robert Mugabe Way
    0.9 km
  87. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    1.2 km
  88. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  89. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    280.5 km
  90. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  91. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    4.1 km
  92. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  93. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.9 km
  94. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  95. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.3 km
  96. Continue straight
    92.2 km
  97. Continue straight
    2.0 km
  98. Go straight
    10.8 km
  99. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  100. Continue
    5.0 km
  101. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  102. Continue
    383.2 km
  103. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  104. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  105. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  106. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  107. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  108. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  109. Keep slight right at the fork
    600.5 km
  110. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R58: Colesberg
    0.4 km
  111. At the end of the road, turn right onto Station Road
    0.3 km
  112. Continue straight onto Station Street
    0.7 km
  113. Continue straight onto Church Street
    0.7 km
  114. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 46
Known total R1,558.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 46 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Routes ↩ Colesberg → Chivu Chivu to Johannesburg Chivu to Pretoria Chivu to Cape Town Chivu to Durban Johannesburg to Colesberg Pretoria to Colesberg Cape Town to Colesberg
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
2,116.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
27 hrs 24 min • 27 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
304.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
702.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
228.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Colesberg
06:55 – 17:36
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 40 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:55
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R17,654.07
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R84.47
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R844.69
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R18,583.23
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (159)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
28
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
33
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Chivu -2.49766, 30.59786
Midpoint
2,116.9 km
Total: 4,223.5 km
Midpoint 2,116.9 km
4,223.5 km 54 hrs 48 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 4,223.5 km
Return-cycle span 8,446.9 km
Traversal time 54 hrs 48 min
Maneuver count 114
Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 2,116.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -2.49766, 30.59786
Midpoint -16.01916, 28.61530
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 Chivu from Colesberg? +
Chivu is about 4,223.5 km from Colesberg by road.
How long does it take from Chivu to Colesberg? +
The drive usually takes about 54 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Chivu 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 Chivu 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 Chivu to Colesberg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R8,064.45 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R8,097.90 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R9,822.08 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R9,882.90 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Chivu to Colesberg? +
Yes. There are 46 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

Robert Mugabe Way
From Chivu To Colesberg
: Johannesburg
From Chivu To Colesberg
: Soweto
From Chivu To Colesberg
Kimberley
From Chivu To Colesberg
Bloemfontein
From Chivu To Colesberg
ern Bypass
From Chivu To Colesberg
: Colesberg
From Chivu To Colesberg
Petrusville
From Chivu To Colesberg
Burgerdorp
From Chivu To Colesberg

Route Locations

Start area
Chivu, Kagera
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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