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Distance from Colesberg to Madlotsheni

N Colesberg → Madlotsheni
Road distance
393.2 km
Highway dominant · N1
Colesberg to Madlotsheni is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 393.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 5 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
297.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 5 min
Start point
Church Street
Return: 12 hrs 11 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
365 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
64.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R791.27
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R794.39
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R790.42
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R828.36
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,044.04
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,048.15
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,042.92
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,092.97
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,373.74
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,379.14
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,372.26
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,438.12
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
119° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
299° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-30.7211, 25.0967
End coords Destination point
-31.9853, 27.8606
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 → 11 °C Madlotsheni Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Colesberg → Madlotsheni
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Car
393.2 km
6 hrs 5 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
393.2 km
~6 hrs 2 min
65 km/h avg
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461 km flight
~9 hrs 11 min
🚗 214 km to Bram Fischer International
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393.2 km 366 min
Start Colesberg
Finish Madlotsheni
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Colesberg to Madlotsheni 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
    27.0 km
  9. Turn right
    2.1 km
  10. Turn left
    48.7 km
  11. Turn right onto Kannemeyer Street
    57.8 km
  12. Go straight onto Coligny Street
    0.7 km
  13. Go straight onto Smit Street
    0.2 km
  14. Continue straight onto Queenstown Road
    37.0 km
  15. Turn left
    26.5 km
  16. Turn left
    0.2 km
  17. Turn right onto Brownlee Street
    4.9 km
  18. Turn right
    21.9 km
  19. Turn right onto John Vorster Drive
    14.2 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right
    40.9 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  24. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    2.8 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  26. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  28. Continue
    13.9 km
  29. Turn right
    84.9 km
  30. Turn right
    2.0 km
  31. Turn right
    0.3 km
  32. Turn slight left
    3.0 km
  33. 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 ↩ Madlotsheni → Colesberg Colesberg to Johannesburg Colesberg to Pretoria Colesberg to Cape Town Colesberg to Durban Johannesburg to Madlotsheni Pretoria to Madlotsheni Cape Town to Madlotsheni
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
196.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 2 min • 3 hrs 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
28.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
65.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
21.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Madlotsheni
07:04 – 17:10
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:07
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 30 min
SunriseDawn break
07:04
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,643.57
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.86
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R78.64
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,730.07
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (22)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Colesberg Start: Church Street -30.72111, 25.09667
Midpoint
196.5 km
Total: 393.2 km
Midpoint 196.5 km
393.2 km 366 min
Destination Madlotsheni -31.98528, 27.86056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 393.2 km
Return-cycle span 786.4 km
Traversal time 366 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 8.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 196.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.72111, 25.09667
Midpoint -31.37455, 26.31080
End -31.98528, 27.86056
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Questions 9
How far is Colesberg from Madlotsheni? +
Colesberg is about 393.2 km from Madlotsheni by road.
How long does it take from Colesberg to Madlotsheni? +
The drive usually takes about 366 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Colesberg to Madlotsheni in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Colesberg to Madlotsheni? +
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 Madlotsheni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R791.27 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R794.39 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R790.42 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R828.36 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Colesberg to Madlotsheni? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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