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Distance from Colesberg to Lugada

N Colesberg → Lugada
Road distance
537.7 km
Highway dominant · N1
Colesberg to Lugada is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 537.7 km in roughly 8 hrs 26 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
343.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.57×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 26 min
Start point
Church Street
Return: 16 hrs 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
506 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
63.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,082.00
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,086.26
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,080.84
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,132.71
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,427.64
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,433.26
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,426.11
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,494.55
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,878.47
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,885.87
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,876.46
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,966.52
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
85° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
265° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.7211, 25.0967
End coords Destination point
-30.4044, 28.6656
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 7 °C Colesberg Fair View Forecast → 8 °C Lugada Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Colesberg → Lugada
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Car
537.7 km
8 hrs 26 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
537.7 km
~8 hrs 16 min
65 km/h avg
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537.7 km 506 min
Start Colesberg
Finish Lugada
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Colesberg to Lugada 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
    116.1 km
  16. Turn right onto De Villiers Street
    0.2 km
  17. Turn left onto Cole Street
    53.2 km
  18. Continue straight onto Lloyd Street
    9.2 km
  19. Turn left onto Maclear Road
    1.3 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Maclear Road
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Maclear Road
    67.2 km
  22. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.8 km
  23. Continue straight onto Royal Road
    63.6 km
  24. Continue straight onto Tsekong Road
    42.7 km
  25. Turn left
    0.8 km
  26. Turn left
    0.1 km
  27. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.4 km
  28. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  29. Turn left
    0.1 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 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 ↩ Lugada → Colesberg Colesberg to Johannesburg Colesberg to Pretoria Colesberg to Cape Town Colesberg to Durban Johannesburg to Lugada Pretoria to Lugada Cape Town to Lugada
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
268.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 13 min • 4 hrs 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
38.7 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
89.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
63.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lugada
06:57 – 17:11
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:04
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 13 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 41 min
SunriseDawn break
06:57
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,247.45
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.75
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R107.53
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,365.73
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
268.8 km
Total: 537.7 km
Midpoint 268.8 km
537.7 km 506 min
Destination Lugada -30.40444, 28.66556

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 537.7 km
Return-cycle span 1075.4 km
Traversal time 506 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 268.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.72111, 25.09667
Midpoint -30.85097, 27.40853
End -30.40444, 28.66556
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Questions 9
How far is Colesberg from Lugada? +
Colesberg is about 537.7 km from Lugada by road.
How long does it take from Colesberg to Lugada? +
The drive usually takes about 506 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Colesberg to Lugada 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 Lugada? +
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 Lugada? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,082.00 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,086.26 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,080.84 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,132.71 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Colesberg to Lugada? +
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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