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Distance from Colesberg N1 to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2

Colesberg N1 to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 445.6 km in roughly 5 hrs 26 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Colesberg N1 → Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2
Road distance
445.6 km
M4 N10 N9 R102
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
366.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 26 min
End point
Havelock Street
Return: 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
326 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R745.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R749.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R830.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R837.61
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R984.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R988.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,096.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,105.18
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,294.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,301.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,442.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,454.19
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
173° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
353° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-30.6894, 25.1512
End coords Destination point
-33.9619, 25.6187
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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445.6 km 5 hrs 26 min
Start Colesberg N1
Finish Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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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
    194.7 km
  10. Merge slight right
    45.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    4.2 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102
    0.3 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  15. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  16. Turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue
    0.2 km
  17. Turn right onto Donkin Street
    0.3 km
  18. Turn left onto Athol Fugard Terrace
    0.0 km
  19. Turn right onto Havelock Street
    0.0 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route
Routes ↩ Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 → Colesberg N1 Colesberg N1 to Johannesburg Colesberg N1 to Pretoria Colesberg N1 to Cape Town Colesberg N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 Pretoria to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 Cape Town to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
223.1 km
Northern Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 43 min • 2 hrs 43 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
32.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
74.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2
06:53 – 17:34
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:53
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,862.43
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.91
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R89.11
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,960.46
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Colesberg N1 -30.68937, 25.15123
Midpoint
223.1 km
Total: 445.6 km
Midpoint 223.1 km
445.6 km 5 hrs 26 min
Destination Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 End: Havelock Street -33.96186, 25.61867

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 445.6 km
Return-cycle span 891.1 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 26 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 223.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.68937, 25.15123
Midpoint -32.32445, 25.74708
End -33.96186, 25.61867
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2
4
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2
6
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Questions 9
How far is Colesberg N1 from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2? +
Colesberg N1 is about 445.6 km from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 by road.
How long does it take from Colesberg N1 to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Colesberg N1 to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Colesberg N1 to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2? +
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 Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R745.86 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R749.39 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R830.88 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R837.61 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Colesberg N1 to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2? +
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 Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2
: Cradock
From Colesberg N1 To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From Colesberg N1 To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2
Settlers Way
From Colesberg N1 To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2
Athol Fugard Terrace
From Colesberg N1 To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2

Route Locations

Start area
Colesberg N1, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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About 293.1 km Difference: 152.5 km
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About 276.4 km Difference: 169.1 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 267.0 km

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