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Distance from Colesberg to Heidelberg

N Colesberg → Heidelberg
Road distance
711.3 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N2
Colesberg to Heidelberg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 711.3 km in roughly 8 hrs 9 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
539.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 9 min
Start point
Church Street
Return: 16 hrs 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
489 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,390.95
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,392.48
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,385.31
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,433.97
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,835.28
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,837.31
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,827.85
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,892.04
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,414.84
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,417.51
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,405.06
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,489.53
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
225° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
45° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-30.7211, 25.0967
End coords Destination point
-34.0900, 20.9586
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 6 °C Colesberg Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 8 °C Heidelberg Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Colesberg → Heidelberg
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Car
711.3 km
8 hrs 9 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
711.3 km
~10 hrs 56 min
65 km/h avg
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711.3 km 8 hrs 9 min
Start Colesberg
Finish Heidelberg
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  1. Directions from Colesberg to Heidelberg via N1 and N2
    National highway route N1N2
  2. Head on Church Street
    0.3 km
  3. Continue straight onto Ventershoek Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto Sluiters Road
    1.2 km
  5. Turn left towards N1
    0.5 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Cape Town
    0.6 km
  7. Merge slight right
    311.7 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  9. Continue onto Donkin Street
    7.9 km
  10. Turn left
    172.4 km
  11. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Springbok Road
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  14. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  16. Turn left onto Langenhoven Street
    31.9 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right
    18.3 km
  18. Turn right onto Montagu Street
    2.0 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right onto Montagu Street
    2.1 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Montagu Street
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Montagu Street
    5.5 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    2.6 km
  24. Turn right towards N2: Mossel Bay
    0.6 km
  25. Merge slight right
    67.4 km
  26. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  27. Continue straight
    28.4 km
  28. Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Street
    1.5 km
  29. Turn right
    0.0 km
  30. 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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road
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.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ Heidelberg → Colesberg Colesberg to Johannesburg Colesberg to Pretoria Colesberg to Cape Town Colesberg to Durban Johannesburg to Heidelberg Pretoria to Heidelberg Cape Town to Heidelberg
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
355.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 4 min • 4 hrs 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
51.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
118.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
38.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Heidelberg
07:39 – 17:33
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:36
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,973.21
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.23
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R142.26
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,129.69
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (25)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Colesberg Start: Church Street -30.72111, 25.09667
Midpoint
355.7 km
Total: 711.3 km
Midpoint 355.7 km
711.3 km 8 hrs 9 min
Destination Heidelberg -34.08996, 20.95859

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 711.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,422.6 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 9 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 355.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.72111, 25.09667
Midpoint -32.66531, 22.55620
End -34.08996, 20.95859
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Questions 9
How far is Colesberg from Heidelberg? +
Colesberg is about 711.3 km from Heidelberg by road.
How long does it take from Colesberg to Heidelberg? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Colesberg to Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg? +
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 Heidelberg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,431.41 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,437.04 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,429.87 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,498.50 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Colesberg to Heidelberg? +
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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