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Distance from Colesberg to Herschel

N Colesberg → Herschel
Road distance
239.6 km
Highway dominant · N1
Colesberg to Herschel is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 239.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 51 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
198.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 51 min
Start point
Church Street
Return: 7 hrs 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
231 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
62.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R482.24
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R484.14
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R481.72
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R504.84
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R636.29
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R638.79
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R635.60
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R666.11
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R837.22
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R840.51
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R836.32
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R876.46
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
87° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
267° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.7211, 25.0967
End coords Destination point
-30.6153, 27.1628
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 13 °C Colesberg Clear Sky View Forecast → 11 °C Herschel Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Colesberg → Herschel
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Car
239.6 km
3 hrs 51 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
239.6 km
~3 hrs 41 min
65 km/h avg
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239.6 km 3 hrs 51 min
Start Colesberg
Finish Herschel
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Colesberg to Herschel via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Head on Church Street
    0.7 km
  3. Continue straight onto Station Street
    0.7 km
  4. Continue straight onto Station Road
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left
    0.2 km
  6. Turn right
    0.2 km
  7. Take the ramp right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.3 km
  8. Merge slight right
    41.3 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Bethulie
    0.8 km
  10. Turn right
    0.9 km
  11. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  12. Go straight
    134.2 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.7 km
  14. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    0.6 km
  15. Turn left onto Young Street
    46.0 km
  16. Turn left
    11.9 km
  17. 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 ↩ Herschel → Colesberg Colesberg to Johannesburg Colesberg to Pretoria Colesberg to Cape Town Colesberg to Durban Johannesburg to Herschel Pretoria to Herschel Cape Town to Herschel
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
119.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 55 min • 1 hr 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
17.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
39.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
12.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Herschel
07:04 – 17:16
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:10
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 12 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 2 min
SunriseDawn break
07:04
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,001.67
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.79
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R47.93
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,054.39
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Colesberg Start: Church Street -30.72111, 25.09667
Midpoint
119.7 km
Total: 239.6 km
Midpoint 119.7 km
239.6 km 3 hrs 51 min
Destination Herschel -30.61528, 27.16278

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 239.6 km
Return-cycle span 479.3 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 6.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 119.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.72111, 25.09667
Midpoint -30.40555, 26.21333
End -30.61528, 27.16278
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Questions 9
How far is Colesberg from Herschel? +
Colesberg is about 239.6 km from Herschel by road.
How long does it take from Colesberg to Herschel? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Colesberg to Herschel in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Colesberg to Herschel? +
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 Herschel? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R482.24 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R484.14 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R481.72 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R504.84 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Colesberg to Herschel? +
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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