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Distance from Colesberg to Smithfield

Colesberg to Smithfield is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 159.4 km in roughly 2 hrs 38 min.

N Colesberg → Smithfield
Road distance
159.4 km
99.1 mi • 86.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
148.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 38 min
Return: 5 hrs 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 38 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
60.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R266.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R268.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R297.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R299.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R352.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R353.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R392.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R395.50
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R463.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R465.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R516.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R520.39
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 38 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 53 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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159.4 km 2 hrs 38 min
Start Colesberg
Finish Smithfield
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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
    34.6 km
  13. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.7 km
  14. Turn right onto Brand Street
    0.8 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
79.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 19 min • 1 hr 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Colesberg → Smithfield
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Colesberg
Destination area Arrival
Smithfield
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Colesberg → Smithfield
Colesberg Origin postcode
Not available
Smithfield Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Bloemfontein to Kimberley
3 other similar routes
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
16.6 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
24.0 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
19.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Smithfield → Colesberg
Colesberg ↔ Smithfield
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Colesberg -30.72111, 25.09667
Midpoint
79.7 km
Total: 159.4 km
Midpoint 79.7 km
159.4 km 2 hrs 38 min
Destination Smithfield -30.21722, 26.53028

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 159.4 km
Return-cycle span 318.9 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 38 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 9.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 79.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.72111, 25.09667
Midpoint -30.50867, 25.83955
End -30.21722, 26.53028
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How far is Colesberg from Smithfield? +
Colesberg is about 159.4 km from Smithfield by road.
How long does it take from Colesberg to Smithfield? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Colesberg to Smithfield in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Colesberg to Smithfield? +
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 Smithfield? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R266.91 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R268.17 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R297.33 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R299.74 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Colesberg to Smithfield? +
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 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

: Bloemfontein
From Colesberg To Smithfield
Bethulie
From Colesberg To Smithfield
Gariep Dam
From Colesberg To Smithfield
Vanderstad
From Colesberg To Smithfield

Route Locations

Start area
Colesberg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Smithfield
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 16.6 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 24.0 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 19.1 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 2.1 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 4.3 km

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