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Distance from D533 N3 to Colenso

N D533 N3 → Colenso
Road distance
93.7 km
Provincial mix · N3 / R74
D533 N3 to Colenso is a practical regional trip, covering about 93.7 km in roughly 1 hr 12 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
76.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 12 min
Return: 2 hrs 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
72 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R178.94
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R179.68
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R217.94
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R219.29
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R236.10
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R237.08
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R287.55
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R289.33
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R310.65
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R311.94
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R378.36
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R380.70
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
340° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
160° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.3880, 30.0880
End coords Destination point
-28.7403, 29.8250
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 17 °C D533 N3 Clear Sky View Forecast → 20 °C Colenso Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
D533 N3 → Colenso
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Car
93.7 km
1 hr 12 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
93.7 km
~1 hr 26 min
65 km/h avg
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93.7 km 73 min
Start D533 N3
Finish Colenso
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Directions from D533 N3 to Colenso via N3
National highway N3
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Directions from D533 N3 to Colenso via R74
Provincial road route R74
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Start your journey
    0.8 km
  2. Turn right
    0.6 km
  3. Continue straight onto Balgowan Road
    3.6 km
  4. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  5. Merge slight right
    68.0 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R74: Colenso
    0.6 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork towards R74: Colenso
    0.0 km
  8. Turn right
    17.5 km
  9. Turn slight left
    0.6 km
  10. Turn right
    0.0 km
  11. Turn right
    0.2 km
  12. Turn left onto Sir George Street
    1.3 km
  13. Turn left
    0.1 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R441.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
46.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
36 min • 36 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
6.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
15.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
5.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Colenso
06:38 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 36 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 32 min
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R391.71
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.87
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R18.74
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R412.33
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin D533 N3 -29.38799, 30.08795
Midpoint
46.9 km
Total: 93.7 km
Midpoint 46.9 km
93.7 km 73 min
Destination Colenso -28.74028, 29.82500

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 93.7 km
Return-cycle span 187.4 km
Traversal time 73 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 14.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 46.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.38799, 30.08795
Midpoint -29.05500, 29.90482
End -28.74028, 29.82500
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Questions 8
How far is D533 N3 from Colenso? +
D533 N3 is about 93.7 km from Colenso by road.
How long does it take from D533 N3 to Colenso? +
The drive usually takes about 73 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from D533 N3 to Colenso in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from D533 N3 to Colenso? +
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 D533 N3 to Colenso? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R178.94 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R179.68 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R217.94 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R219.29 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from D533 N3 to Colenso? +
Yes. There are 8 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
D533 N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Colenso
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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