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Distance from Colesberg N10 to Cape Town

Colesberg N10 to Cape Town is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 779.2 km in roughly 8 hrs 39 min.

N Colesberg N10 → Cape Town
Road distance
779.2 km
M60 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
721.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 39 min
Start point
Church Street
End point
Gallery Lane
Return: 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
519 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,304.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,310.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,453.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,464.87
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,721.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,729.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,917.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,932.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,264.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,275.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,522.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,543.18
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
239° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
59° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-30.7211, 25.0967
End coords Destination point
-33.9288, 18.4172
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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779.2 km 8 hrs 39 min
Start Colesberg N10
Finish Cape Town
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Church Street
    0.3 km
  2. Continue straight onto Ventershoek Street
    0.4 km
  3. Turn right onto Sluiters Road
    1.2 km
  4. Turn left towards N1
    0.5 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Cape Town
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right
    311.7 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  9. Continue straight
    73.3 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M60: Cape Town
    0.5 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards M60: Zonnebloem
    0.1 km
  12. Turn slight left onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    0.9 km
  13. Turn right onto Sir Lowry Road
    0.3 km
  14. Continue slight right onto Darling Street
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left onto Buitenkant Street
    0.6 km
  16. Turn right onto Roeland Street
    0.3 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  18. Turn right onto Gallery Lane
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
389.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 20 min • 4 hrs 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
56.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
129.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
42.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
92.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cape Town
07:22 – 18:03
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:22
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,257.14
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.58
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R155.84
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,428.56
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Colesberg N10 Start: Church Street -30.72111, 25.09667
Midpoint
389.4 km
Total: 779.2 km
Midpoint 389.4 km
779.2 km 8 hrs 39 min
Destination Cape Town End: Gallery Lane -33.92883, 18.41722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 779.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,558.4 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 389.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.72111, 25.09667
Midpoint -32.76034, 21.98782
End -33.92883, 18.41722
Destination services

Available in Cape Town

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town
6
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8005, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Cape Town
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Cape Town

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Mother City
Standout Table Mountain, coast and neighbourhood variety
Cape Town combines mountain, ocean and sharply different neighbourhoods in a way few South African cities can match, which is why the exact district matters almost as much as the city name itself.
Best for Who this destination suits
City break Food and culture Beach trip Conference travel
Arrival What to expect on arrival
A CBD arrival is not the same trip as Camps Bay, Sea Point, Century City, the southern suburbs or the airport side. Choose the exact district before departure.
Local pulse
Cape Town Tourism continues to actively promote current events, deals and trip-planning tools, which makes live city timing relevant to route planning.
Updated: 2026-04-08 · Source: Cape Town Tourism
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Cape Town as a base for urban sightseeing, Atlantic and False Bay coast days, Winelands links and longer Western Cape touring.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Cape Town Tourism offers trip-planning tools for places to stay, eat and see
The city works for both leisure and conference travel
Neighbourhood choice strongly shapes the trip
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Questions 9
How far is Colesberg N10 from Cape Town? +
Colesberg N10 is about 779.2 km from Cape Town by road.
How long does it take from Colesberg N10 to Cape Town? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Colesberg N10 to Cape Town 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 Colesberg N10 to Cape Town? +
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 N10 to Cape Town? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,304.41 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,310.58 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,453.09 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,464.87 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Colesberg N10 to Cape Town? +
Yes. There are 4 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

: Cape Town
From Colesberg N10 To Cape Town
Port Elizabeth
From Colesberg N10 To Cape Town
: Zonnebloem
From Colesberg N10 To Cape Town
Gallery Lane
From Colesberg N10 To Cape Town

Route Locations

Start area
Colesberg N10, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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