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Distance from Colesberg N1 to Gariep Dam

N Colesberg N1 → Gariep Dam
Road distance
43.1 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
34.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
7
Info Travel board
Travel time
31 min
End point
Tinktinkie Street
Return: 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
31 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R82.27
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R82.61
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R100.20
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R100.82
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R108.55
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R109.00
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R132.21
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R133.03
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R142.83
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R143.43
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R173.96
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R175.04
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
72° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
252° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.6894, 25.1512
End coords Destination point
-30.5931, 25.4925
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Colesberg N1 to Gariep Dam is a practical regional trip, covering about 43.1 km in roughly 31 min.
Travel modes
Colesberg N1 → Gariep Dam
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Car
43.1 km
31 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
43.1 km
~39 min
65 km/h avg
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43.1 km 31 min
Start Colesberg N1
Finish Gariep Dam
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right
    36.6 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Bethulie
    0.8 km
  4. Turn right
    5.0 km
  5. Turn left onto Jangroentjie Street
    0.3 km
  6. Turn right onto Tinktinkie Street
    0.2 km
  7. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Gariep Dam → Colesberg N1 Colesberg N1 to Johannesburg Colesberg N1 to Pretoria Colesberg N1 to Cape Town Colesberg N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Gariep Dam Pretoria to Gariep Dam Cape Town to Gariep Dam
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
21.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
15 min • 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
3.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
7.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Gariep Dam
06:54 – 17:33
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 38 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 56 min
SunriseDawn break
06:54
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R180.10
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.86
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R8.62
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R189.58
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (1)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Colesberg N1 -30.68937, 25.15123
Midpoint
21.5 km
Total: 43.1 km
Midpoint 21.5 km
43.1 km 31 min
Destination Gariep Dam End: Tinktinkie Street -30.59306, 25.49250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 43.1 km
Return-cycle span 86.2 km
Traversal time 31 min
Maneuver count 7
Maneuver density 16.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 21.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.68937, 25.15123
Midpoint -30.62025, 25.34970
End -30.59306, 25.49250
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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Gariep Dam
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Gariep Dam
1
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Questions 8
How far is Colesberg N1 from Gariep Dam? +
Colesberg N1 is about 43.1 km from Gariep Dam by road.
How long does it take from Colesberg N1 to Gariep Dam? +
The drive usually takes about 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Colesberg N1 to Gariep Dam in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Colesberg N1 to Gariep Dam? +
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 Colesberg N1 to Gariep Dam? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R82.27 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R82.61 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R100.20 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R100.82 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Colesberg N1 to Gariep Dam? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Bethulie
From Colesberg N1 To Gariep Dam
Vanderstad
From Colesberg N1 To Gariep Dam

Route Locations

Start area
Colesberg N1, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Gariep Dam
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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