Distance from Colesberg to Cape Town International Airport

N Colesberg → Cape Town International Airport

Road distance

774.5 km

Mixed roads · M22 / N1 / N2 / R300

Colesberg to Cape Town International Airport is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 774.5 km in roughly 8 hrs 39 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

708.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.09×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

8 hrs 39 min

Start point

Church Street

Return: 17 hrs 19 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

519 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

89.4 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 R27.95 / litre

R1,558.60

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,564.73

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

238° WSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

58° ENE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-30.7211, 25.0967

End coords Destination point

-33.9719, 18.6021

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 14 °C Colesberg Cloudy View Forecast → 16 °C Cape Town International Airport Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Colesberg → Cape Town International Airport

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Car

774.5 km

8 hrs 39 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

774.5 km

~11 hrs 54 min

65 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Colesberg

Finish Cape Town International Airport

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Colesberg to Cape Town International Airport via N1 and N2

National highway route N1N2
Directions from Colesberg to Cape Town International Airport via M22

Metro arterial route M22
Directions from Colesberg to Cape Town International Airport via R300

Provincial road route R300
Head on Church Street

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Ventershoek Street

0.4 km
Turn right onto Sluiters Road

1.2 km
Turn left towards N1

0.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Cape Town

0.6 km
Merge slight right

311.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

48.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain

1.0 km
Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway

14.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Cape Town

2.0 km
Merge slight right

3.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M22

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards M22

0.1 km
Turn right onto Borcherds Quarry Road

1.0 km
Turn right onto Michigan Street

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Tower Road

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn left

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right

0.0 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right

0.0 km
Turn left

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

387.0 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

4 hrs 19 min • 4 hrs 19 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

55.8 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

128.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

41.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

91.5%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Cape Town International Airport

07:45 – 17:42

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:44

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 57 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

6 hrs 27 min

SunriseDawn break

07:45

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,237.40

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R15.49

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R154.90

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R3,407.79

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (19)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Colesberg Start: Church Street -30.72111, 25.09667

Midpoint

387.0 km

Total: 774.5 km

Midpoint 387.0 km

774.5 km 520 min

Destination Cape Town International Airport -33.97185, 18.60211

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 774.5 km

Return-cycle span 1549 km

Traversal time 520 min

Maneuver count 26

Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 387.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.72111, 25.09667

Midpoint -32.74302, 22.00188

End -33.97185, 18.60211

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Questions 9

How far is Colesberg from Cape Town International Airport? +

Colesberg is about 774.5 km from Cape Town International Airport by road.

How long does it take from Colesberg to Cape Town International Airport? +

The drive usually takes about 520 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Colesberg to Cape Town International Airport 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 to Cape Town International Airport? +

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 Cape Town International Airport? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,558.60 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,564.73 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,556.93 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,631.65 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Colesberg to Cape Town International Airport? +

No tollgates are 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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