Distance from Colesberg to Shell Select

N Colesberg → Shell Select

Road distance

768.9 km

Highway dominant · M8 / N1 / N7

Colesberg to Shell Select is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 768.9 km in roughly 8 hrs 31 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

710.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.08×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

8 hrs 31 min

Start point

Church Street

Return: 17 hrs 2 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

511 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

90.2 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops

9 hrs 31 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,503.57

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,505.23

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

239° WSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

59° ENE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-30.7211, 25.0967

End coords Destination point

-33.8810, 18.5221

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 7 °C Colesberg Fair View Forecast → 10 °C Shell Select Fog View Forecast →

Travel modes

Colesberg → Shell Select

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Car

768.9 km

8 hrs 31 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

768.9 km

~11 hrs 49 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 214 km to Bram Fischer International
✈ BFN → CPT (1 hr 48 min)
🚗 12 km from Cape Town International
↑ 1 hr 4 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Colesberg

Finish Shell Select

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Colesberg to Shell Select via N1 and N7

National highway route N1N7
Directions from Colesberg to Shell Select via M8

Metro arterial route M8
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

0.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Cape Town

0.6 km
Merge slight right

311.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

62.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N7: Malmesbury

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N7: Malmesbury

0.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N7: Malmesbury

0.3 km
Continue straight

0.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M8: Bosmansdam Road

0.4 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M8: Bosmansdam Road

0.2 km
Go straight onto Bosmansdam Road

0.7 km
Turn left onto Century Avenue

0.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Century Avenue

0.0 km
Continue onto Century Avenue

0.1 km
Turn right

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 4

Known total R163.50

Main toll road N1

This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

384.2 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

4 hrs 15 min • 4 hrs 15 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

55.4 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

127.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

41.5 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

92.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Shell Select

07:46 – 17:43

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:44

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 56 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

11 hrs 30 min

SunriseDawn break

07:46

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,213.94

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R15.38

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R153.78

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R3,383.10

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (21)

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

384.2 km

Total: 768.9 km

Midpoint 384.2 km

768.9 km 8 hrs 31 min

Destination Shell Select -33.88102, 18.52212

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 768.9 km

Return-cycle span 1,537.8 km

Traversal time 8 hrs 31 min

Maneuver count 21

Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 384.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.72111, 25.09667

Midpoint -32.72627, 22.02448

End -33.88102, 18.52212

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Colesberg from Shell Select? +

Colesberg is about 768.9 km from Shell Select by road.

How long does it take from Colesberg to Shell Select? +

The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Colesberg to Shell Select 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 Shell Select? +

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 Shell Select? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,547.31 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,553.39 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,545.64 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,619.83 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Colesberg to Shell Select? +

Yes. There are 4 tollgates 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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Distance from Colesberg to Shell Select

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