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Distance from Colesberg to Universitas

Colesberg to Universitas is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 224.3 km in roughly 2 hrs 25 min.

N Colesberg → Universitas
Road distance
224.3 km
N1 N8
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
206.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 25 min
Start point
Church Street
End point
Strauss Street
Return: 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
145 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R428.36
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R430.14
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R521.72
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R524.95
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R565.20
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R567.54
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R688.38
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R692.65
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R743.68
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R746.77
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R905.77
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R911.38
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
31° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
211° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.7211, 25.0967
End coords Destination point
-29.1211, 26.1850
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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224.3 km 2 hrs 25 min
Start Colesberg
Finish Universitas
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Church Street
    0.7 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
    218.9 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  9. Turn right onto Nathan Street towards Wilgehof
    0.1 km
  10. Continue straight onto Walter Sisulu Road
    1.4 km
  11. Turn left onto Edeling Street
    0.3 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right onto President Paul Kruger Avenue
    0.5 km
  13. Turn left onto Jaspes Street
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Jim Fouche Street
    0.3 km
  15. Turn left onto Strauss Street
    0.1 km
  16. 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
Routes ↩ Universitas → Colesberg Colesberg to Johannesburg Colesberg to Pretoria Colesberg to Cape Town Colesberg to Durban Johannesburg to Universitas Pretoria to Universitas Cape Town to Universitas
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
112.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 12 min • 1 hr 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
16.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
37.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
12.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
92.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Universitas
06:48 – 17:34
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 1 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R937.73
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.49
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R44.87
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R987.09
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
112.3 km
Total: 224.3 km
Midpoint 112.3 km
224.3 km 2 hrs 25 min
Destination Universitas End: Strauss Street -29.12111, 26.18500

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 224.3 km
Return-cycle span 448.7 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 25 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 7.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 112.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.72111, 25.09667
Midpoint -30.02917, 25.79653
End -29.12111, 26.18500
Destination services

Available in Universitas

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Universitas
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Universitas
6
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Universitas
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Universitas
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Universitas
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Universitas
5
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Questions 9
How far is Colesberg from Universitas? +
Colesberg is about 224.3 km from Universitas by road.
How long does it take from Colesberg to Universitas? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 25 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Colesberg to Universitas in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Colesberg to Universitas? +
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 Universitas? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R428.36 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R430.14 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R521.72 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R524.95 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Colesberg to Universitas? +
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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Towns along the route

: Bloemfontein
From Colesberg To Universitas
Wilgehof
From Colesberg To Universitas

Route Locations

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

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