Distance from Colesberg to Port Elizabeth

N Colesberg → Port Elizabeth

Road distance

439.8 km

Mixed roads · M4 / N1 / N10 / R102

Colesberg to Port Elizabeth is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 439.8 km in roughly 5 hrs 22 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

363.7 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.21×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 hrs 22 min

Start point

Church Street

End point

Havelock Street

Return: 10 hrs 44 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

322 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

81.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

5 hrs 52 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R885.01

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R888.49

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

172° S

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

352° N

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-30.7211, 25.0967

End coords Destination point

-33.9619, 25.6187

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 14 °C Colesberg Cloudy View Forecast → 18 °C Port Elizabeth Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Colesberg → Port Elizabeth

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Car

439.8 km

5 hrs 22 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

439.8 km

~6 hrs 45 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 214 km to Bram Fischer International
✈ BFN → JNB → PLZ (1 hr 5 min)
🚗 3 km from Chief Dawid Stuurman International
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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Colesberg

Finish Port Elizabeth

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Colesberg to Port Elizabeth via N1 and N10

National highway route N1N10
Directions from Colesberg to Port Elizabeth via M4

Metro arterial route M4
Directions from Colesberg to Port Elizabeth via R102

Provincial road route R102
Head on Church Street

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Ventershoek Street

0.4 km
Turn right onto Sluiters Road

1.2 km
Turn left towards N1

95.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10

0.6 km
Merge slight right

94.4 km
Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street

0.6 km
Turn left onto Voortrekker Street

0.5 km
Turn right onto Hospital Street

194.7 km
Merge slight right

45.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Port Elizabeth

1.2 km
Merge slight right onto Settlers Way

4.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.1 km
Continue straight

0.1 km
Turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue

0.2 km
Turn right onto Donkin Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Athol Fugard Terrace

0.0 km
Turn right onto Havelock Street

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

220.2 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 41 min • 2 hrs 41 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

31.7 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

73.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

23.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

82.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Port Elizabeth

07:17 – 17:14

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:16

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 57 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

5 hrs 59 min

SunriseDawn break

07:17

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,838.27

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R8.80

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R87.96

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,935.02

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (11)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Colesberg Start: Church Street -30.72111, 25.09667

Midpoint

220.2 km

Total: 439.8 km

Midpoint 220.2 km

439.8 km 322 min

Destination Port Elizabeth End: Havelock Street -33.96186, 25.61867

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 439.8 km

Return-cycle span 879.6 km

Traversal time 322 min

Maneuver count 20

Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 220.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.72111, 25.09667

Midpoint -32.35025, 25.74469

End -33.96186, 25.61867

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How far is Colesberg from Port Elizabeth? +

Colesberg is about 439.8 km from Port Elizabeth by road.

How long does it take from Colesberg to Port Elizabeth? +

The drive usually takes about 322 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Colesberg to Port Elizabeth in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Colesberg to Port Elizabeth? +

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 Port Elizabeth? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R885.01 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R888.49 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R884.06 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R926.49 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Colesberg to Port Elizabeth? +

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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