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Distance from Colesberg to Mbekweni

N Colesberg → Mbekweni
Road distance
292.3 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
231.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 46 min
Start point
Church Street
Return: 9 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
286 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
61.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R558.10
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R560.42
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R679.74
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R683.95
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R736.39
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R739.44
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R896.88
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R902.43
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R968.93
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R972.95
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,180.11
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,187.41
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
81° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
261° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.7211, 25.0967
End coords Destination point
-30.3800, 27.4777
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Colesberg to Mbekweni is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 292.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 46 min.
Travel modes
Colesberg → Mbekweni
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Car
292.3 km
4 hrs 46 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
292.3 km
~4 hrs 29 min
65 km/h avg
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✈ Estimate
Flight
292 km
↑ 2 hrs 11 min faster
Flight time
35 min
With airport
~2 hrs 35 min
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292.3 km 287 min
Start Colesberg
Finish Mbekweni
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Church Street
    0.7 km
  2. Continue straight onto Station Street
    0.7 km
  3. Continue straight onto Station Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right
    0.2 km
  6. Take the ramp right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.3 km
  7. Merge slight right
    41.3 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Bethulie
    0.8 km
  9. Turn right
    0.9 km
  10. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  11. Go straight
    78.1 km
  12. Turn left
    36.3 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right onto Rascher Street
    35.7 km
  14. Turn left
    29.3 km
  15. Turn right
    45.4 km
  16. Turn left
    15.2 km
  17. Turn left
    4.7 km
  18. Turn left
    0.1 km
  19. Turn right
    0.7 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.9 km
  21. Turn right
    0.3 km
  22. Turn slight left
    0.2 km
  23. Turn left
    0.2 km
  24. Turn right
    0.0 km
  25. 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 ↩ Mbekweni → Colesberg Colesberg to Johannesburg Colesberg to Pretoria Colesberg to Cape Town Colesberg to Durban Johannesburg to Mbekweni Pretoria to Mbekweni Cape Town to Mbekweni
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
146.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 23 min • 2 hrs 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
48.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mbekweni
06:46 – 17:25
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 55 min
SunriseDawn break
06:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,221.76
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.85
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R58.46
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,286.06
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
146.1 km
Total: 292.3 km
Midpoint 146.1 km
292.3 km 287 min
Destination Mbekweni -30.37997, 27.47773

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 292.3 km
Return-cycle span 584.6 km
Traversal time 287 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 8.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 146.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.72111, 25.09667
Midpoint -30.28268, 26.42817
End -30.37997, 27.47773
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Mbekweni
2
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Questions 9
How far is Colesberg from Mbekweni? +
Colesberg is about 292.3 km from Mbekweni by road.
How long does it take from Colesberg to Mbekweni? +
The drive usually takes about 287 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Colesberg to Mbekweni in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Colesberg to Mbekweni? +
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 Mbekweni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R558.10 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R560.42 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R679.74 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R683.95 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Colesberg to Mbekweni? +
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
Mbekweni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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