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Distance from Colesberg to Dewetsdorp

Colesberg to Dewetsdorp is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 282.8 km in roughly 2 hrs 43 min.

N Colesberg → Dewetsdorp
Road distance
282.8 km
175.7 mi • 152.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
197.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.43×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 43 min
Return: 5 hrs 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 43 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
104.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R473.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R475.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R527.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R531.58
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R624.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R627.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R695.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R701.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R821.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R825.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R915.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R922.88
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 43 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 58 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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282.8 km 2 hrs 43 min
Start Colesberg
Finish Dewetsdorp
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head northeast on Church Street, R58
    1.4 km
  2. Turn left
    0.2 km
  3. Turn sharp right onto N1
    211.1 km
  4. Keep left
    0.5 km
  5. Turn sharp right onto N6
    2.6 km
  6. Continue straight onto R702
    6.8 km
  7. Turn right onto Doctor Belcher Road, R702
    0.0 km
  8. Continue straight onto R702
    58.2 km
  9. Turn sharp right onto Kerk Street
    1.3 km
  10. Turn sharp left
    0.1 km
  11. Turn right
    0.4 km
  12. Arrive at your destination, on the right
    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 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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
141.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 21 min • 1 hr 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Colesberg → Dewetsdorp
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Colesberg
Destination area Arrival
Dewetsdorp
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Colesberg → Dewetsdorp
Colesberg Origin postcode
Not available
Dewetsdorp Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Gqeberha to East London
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Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
44.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
6.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
10.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Dewetsdorp → Colesberg
Colesberg ↔ Dewetsdorp
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Colesberg -30.72111, 25.09667
Midpoint
141.4 km
Total: 282.8 km
Midpoint 141.4 km
282.8 km 2 hrs 43 min
Destination Dewetsdorp -29.58301, 26.66921

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 282.8 km
Return-cycle span 565.5 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 141.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.72111, 25.09667
Midpoint -29.79972, 25.93276
End -29.58301, 26.66921
Destination services

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Service groups 1
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Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Dewetsdorp
1
  • Usave
    Dewetsdorp, 9940, Free State
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Questions 9
How far is Colesberg from Dewetsdorp? +
Colesberg is about 282.8 km from Dewetsdorp by road.
How long does it take from Colesberg to Dewetsdorp? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Colesberg to Dewetsdorp in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Colesberg to Dewetsdorp? +
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 Dewetsdorp? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R473.35 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R475.59 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R527.31 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R531.58 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Colesberg to Dewetsdorp? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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Route Locations

Start area
Colesberg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Dewetsdorp
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 44.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 6.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 10.3 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 104.2 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 139.9 km

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