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Distance from Colesberg N1 to Gate R511

Colesberg N1 to Gate R511 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 492.5 km in roughly 6 hrs 31 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Colesberg N1 → Gate R511
Road distance
492.5 km
N10 N9
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
367.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.34×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
44
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 31 min
Return: 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
391 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R940.40
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R944.30
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,145.36
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,152.45
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,240.81
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,245.96
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,511.24
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,520.60
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,632.64
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,639.41
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,988.48
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,000.79
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
136° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
316° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-30.6894, 25.1512
End coords Destination point
-33.0300, 27.8973
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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492.5 km 6 hrs 31 min
Start Colesberg N1
Finish Gate R511
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left
    7.7 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  4. Merge slight right
    94.0 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  7. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.6 km
  8. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  9. Turn right onto Hospital Street
    68.2 km
  10. Turn left
    20.6 km
  11. Turn left onto Donkin Street
    0.7 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Jan van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Jan van Riebeeck Street
    21.6 km
  14. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.2 km
  15. Turn right onto Market Square
    0.1 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto William Street
    0.3 km
  17. Continue onto William Street
    0.3 km
  18. Continue straight onto Margaret Street
    35.0 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right onto Grahamstown Road
    0.5 km
  20. Turn left onto Campbell Street
    2.2 km
  21. Continue straight onto Alice Road
    78.5 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    0.5 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  25. Continue
    0.6 km
  26. Turn right
    0.9 km
  27. Turn left onto Grey Street
    0.5 km
  28. Turn right onto Alexandra Road
    1.2 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  30. Continue
    51.8 km
  31. Take the exit ramp slight left towards East London
    0.4 km
  32. Turn right onto Western Avenue
    1.3 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Union Avenue
    0.0 km
  34. Continue onto Union Avenue
    1.7 km
  35. Continue straight onto Oxford Street
    2.8 km
  36. Turn right onto Fleet Street
    0.4 km
  37. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    0.5 km
  38. Turn left onto Pontoon Road
    0.3 km
  39. Continue straight onto Buffalo Bridge
    0.3 km
  40. Turn left onto Doctor Zahn Road
    0.8 km
  41. Keep slight right at the fork onto Doctor Zahn Road
    0.0 km
  42. Continue straight onto Military Road
    0.5 km
  43. Turn right
    0.1 km
  44. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Gate R511 → Colesberg N1 Colesberg N1 to Johannesburg Colesberg N1 to Pretoria Colesberg N1 to Cape Town Colesberg N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Gate R511 Pretoria to Gate R511 Cape Town to Gate R511
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Halfway point
246.3 km
Northern Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 15 min • 3 hrs 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
81.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Gate R511
06:48 – 17:20
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 32 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
51 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,058.66
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.85
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R98.50
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,167.01
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (39)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Colesberg N1 -30.68937, 25.15123
Midpoint
246.3 km
Total: 492.5 km
Midpoint 246.3 km
492.5 km 6 hrs 31 min
Destination Gate R511 -33.03003, 27.89733

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 492.5 km
Return-cycle span 985.0 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 44
Maneuver density 8.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 246.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.68937, 25.15123
Midpoint -32.51209, 25.82923
End -33.03003, 27.89733
Destination services

Available in Gate R511

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Gate R511
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Gate R511
6
  • JetStores
    JetStores, Caxton Street, North End, Buffalo City Ward 47, KuGompo (East London), Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, 5201, South Africa
  • PEP
    Main Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Woolworths
    Surrey Road, East London, 5247
  • Kingons
    82 Queen Street
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    East London, 5201, Western Cape
  • PEP
    East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Gate R511
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Gate R511
6
  • Shell
    234 Oxford Street, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    110 Jan Smuts Avenue, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • BP
    18 Pearce Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, 5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    8 Old Transkei Road, 5241, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Gate R511
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Gate R511
1
  • Clicks
    Amalinda Main Road, East London, 5252
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Gate R511
1
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Questions 9
How far is Colesberg N1 from Gate R511? +
Colesberg N1 is about 492.5 km from Gate R511 by road.
How long does it take from Colesberg N1 to Gate R511? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Colesberg N1 to Gate R511 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Colesberg N1 to Gate R511? +
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 Gate R511? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R940.40 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R944.30 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,145.36 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,152.45 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Colesberg N1 to Gate R511? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Port Elizabeth
From Colesberg N1 To Gate R511
: Cradock
From Colesberg N1 To Gate R511
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From Colesberg N1 To Gate R511
Market Square
From Colesberg N1 To Gate R511
London
From Colesberg N1 To Gate R511
Settlers Way
From Colesberg N1 To Gate R511
Buffalo Bridge
From Colesberg N1 To Gate R511

Route Locations

Start area
Colesberg N1, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Gate R511, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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