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Distance from Colenso to Iqbal Square

Colenso to Iqbal Square is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 218.6 km in roughly 2 hrs 36 min.

N Colenso → Iqbal Square
Road distance
218.6 km
135.8 mi • 118.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
174.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 36 min
Return: 5 hrs 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 36 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R365.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R367.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R407.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R410.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R482.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R485.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R537.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R542.19
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R635.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R638.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R707.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R713.41
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 36 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 51 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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218.6 km 2 hrs 36 min
Start Colenso
Finish Iqbal Square
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Sir George Street
    1.3 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left
    0.2 km
  5. Continue straight
    17.7 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.6 km
  7. Merge slight right
    157.2 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork
    5.7 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Queensburgh
    0.4 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards M7: Queensburgh
    1.3 km
  12. Merge slight right onto M7 Route
    10.2 km
  13. Turn right towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  14. Merge slight right
    10.8 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Isipingo
    0.6 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right onto Prospecton Road
    0.6 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn left onto Phila Ndwandwe Road
    0.6 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Phila Ndwandwe Road
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto Phila Ndwandwe Road
    0.3 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Phila Ndwandwe Road
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Phila Ndwandwe Road
    0.3 km
  23. Turn right onto Saunders Avenue
    0.6 km
  24. Turn right onto Iqbal Square
    0.1 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 12
Known total R507.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
109.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 18 min • 1 hr 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Colenso → Iqbal Square
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Colenso
Destination area Arrival
Iqbal Square, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Colenso → Iqbal Square
Colenso Origin postcode
Not available
Iqbal Square Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Richards Bay
3 other similar routes
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
63.4 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
40.0 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
106.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Iqbal Square → Colenso
Colenso ↔ Iqbal Square
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Colenso to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Colenso -28.74028, 29.82500
Midpoint
109.4 km
Total: 218.6 km
Midpoint 109.4 km
218.6 km 2 hrs 36 min
Destination Iqbal Square -29.98442, 30.92088

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 218.6 km
Return-cycle span 437.2 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 11.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 109.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.74028, 29.82500
Midpoint -29.50018, 30.21215
End -29.98442, 30.92088
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Iqbal Square
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Iqbal Square
1
  • PEP
    179 Maclean Road, Umlazi, 4066, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Iqbal Square
6
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Questions 9
How far is Colenso from Iqbal Square? +
Colenso is about 218.6 km from Iqbal Square by road.
How long does it take from Colenso to Iqbal Square? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Colenso to Iqbal Square in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Colenso to Iqbal Square? +
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 Colenso to Iqbal Square? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R365.91 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R367.64 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R407.62 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R410.92 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Colenso to Iqbal Square? +
Yes. There are 12 tollgates 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

: Pietermaritzburg
From Colenso To Iqbal Square
: Durban
From Colenso To Iqbal Square
: Queensburgh
From Colenso To Iqbal Square
Pinetown
From Colenso To Iqbal Square
New Germany
From Colenso To Iqbal Square
: Port Shepstone
From Colenso To Iqbal Square
: Isipingo
From Colenso To Iqbal Square
Amanzimtoti
From Colenso To Iqbal Square

Route Locations

Start area
Colenso
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Iqbal Square, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 63.4 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 40.0 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
About 112.2 km Difference: 106.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 20.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 57.8 km

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