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Distance from Colesberg to Oudtshoorn N12

Colesberg to Oudtshoorn N12 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 496.0 km in roughly 5 hrs 34 min.

N Colesberg → Oudtshoorn N12
Road distance
496.0 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
418.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 34 min
Start point
Church Street
Return: 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
334 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R830.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R834.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R924.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R932.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,095.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,100.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,220.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,230.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,441.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,448.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,605.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,618.84
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
220° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
40° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-30.7211, 25.0967
End coords Destination point
-33.5898, 22.2236
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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496.0 km 5 hrs 34 min
Start Colesberg
Finish Oudtshoorn N12
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Church Street
    0.3 km
  2. Continue straight onto Ventershoek Street
    0.4 km
  3. Turn right onto Sluiters Road
    1.2 km
  4. Turn left towards N1
    0.5 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Cape Town
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right
    311.7 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Donkin Street
    7.9 km
  9. Turn left
    172.6 km
  10. Turn right onto Saint Saviour Street
    0.5 km
  11. Turn right
    0.2 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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.
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Routes ↩ Oudtshoorn N12 → Colesberg Colesberg to Johannesburg Colesberg to Pretoria Colesberg to Cape Town Colesberg to Durban Johannesburg to Oudtshoorn N12 Pretoria to Oudtshoorn N12 Cape Town to Oudtshoorn N12
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
248.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 47 min • 2 hrs 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
82.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Oudtshoorn N12
07:05 – 17:49
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 34 min
SunriseDawn break
07:05
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,073.30
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.92
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R99.20
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,182.42
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Colesberg Start: Church Street -30.72111, 25.09667
Midpoint
248.1 km
Total: 496.0 km
Midpoint 248.1 km
496.0 km 5 hrs 34 min
Destination Oudtshoorn N12 -33.58981, 22.22361

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 496.0 km
Return-cycle span 992.0 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 34 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 248.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.72111, 25.09667
Midpoint -31.93135, 23.03916
End -33.58981, 22.22361
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Oudtshoorn N12
3
  • Shoprite
    Oudtshoorn, 6625, Western Cape
  • Checkers
    Oudtshoorn, 6625, Western Cape
  • Pick n Pay
    Voortrekker Road, Oudtshoorn, 6620, Western Cape
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Questions 9
How far is Colesberg from Oudtshoorn N12? +
Colesberg is about 496.0 km from Oudtshoorn N12 by road.
How long does it take from Colesberg to Oudtshoorn N12? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Colesberg to Oudtshoorn N12 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Colesberg to Oudtshoorn N12? +
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 Oudtshoorn N12? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R830.31 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R834.24 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R924.95 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R932.45 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Colesberg to Oudtshoorn N12? +
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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Towns along the route

: Cape Town
From Colesberg To Oudtshoorn N12
Port Elizabeth
From Colesberg To Oudtshoorn N12

Route Locations

Start area
Colesberg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Oudtshoorn N12, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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