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Distance from Colesberg to Cango Caves

Colesberg to Cango Caves is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 525.8 km in roughly 6 hrs 6 min.

N Colesberg → Cango Caves
Road distance
525.8 km
N1 R328
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
402.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 6 min
Start point
Church Street
End point
the fork
Return: 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
366 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R880.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R884.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R980.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R988.52
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,161.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,166.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,293.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,304.30
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,528.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,535.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,702.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,716.18
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
222° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
42° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-30.7211, 25.0967
End coords Destination point
-33.3923, 22.2144
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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525.8 km 6 hrs 6 min
Start Colesberg
Finish Cango Caves
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    7.9 km
  9. Turn left
    174.3 km
  10. Turn right onto Baron van Reede Street towards R328: Cango Caves
    28.5 km
  11. Continue right
    0.1 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N1
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.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ Cango Caves → Colesberg Colesberg to Johannesburg Colesberg to Pretoria Colesberg to Cape Town Colesberg to Durban Johannesburg to Cango Caves Pretoria to Cango Caves Cape Town to Cango Caves
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
263.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 3 min • 3 hrs 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
37.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
87.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cango Caves
07:05 – 17:50
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 44 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 58 min
SunriseDawn break
07:05
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,197.97
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.52
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R105.17
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,313.65
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Colesberg Start: Church Street -30.72111, 25.09667
Midpoint
263.0 km
Total: 525.8 km
Midpoint 263.0 km
525.8 km 6 hrs 6 min
Destination Cango Caves End: the fork -33.39228, 22.21438

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 525.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,051.7 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 6 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 263.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.72111, 25.09667
Midpoint -32.04586, 22.97212
End -33.39228, 22.21438
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Questions 9
How far is Colesberg from Cango Caves? +
Colesberg is about 525.8 km from Cango Caves by road.
How long does it take from Colesberg to Cango Caves? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Colesberg to Cango Caves in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Colesberg to Cango Caves? +
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 to Cango Caves? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R880.24 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R884.41 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R980.57 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R988.52 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Colesberg to Cango Caves? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

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: Cango Caves
From Colesberg To Cango Caves

Route Locations

Start area
Colesberg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cango Caves, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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