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Distance from Dewetsdorp to Colesberg

Dewetsdorp to Colesberg is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 281.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 3 min.

N Dewetsdorp → Colesberg
Road distance
281.8 km
175.1 mi • 152.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
197.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.43×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 3 min
Return: 6 hrs 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 3 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R471.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R474.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R525.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R529.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R622.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R625.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R693.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R699.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R819.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R822.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R912.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R919.82
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 3 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 18 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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281.8 km 3 hrs 3 min
Start Dewetsdorp
Finish Colesberg
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.5 km
  2. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  3. Go straight onto Kerk Street
    1.2 km
  4. Turn left
    58.2 km
  5. Turn left
    6.8 km
  6. Continue straight
    2.4 km
  7. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Colesberg
    0.4 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    210.0 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R58: Colesberg
    0.4 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right onto Station Road
    0.3 km
  11. Continue straight onto Station Street
    0.7 km
  12. Continue straight onto Church Street
    0.7 km
  13. 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.
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
141.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 31 min • 1 hr 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Dewetsdorp → Colesberg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Dewetsdorp
Destination area Arrival
Colesberg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Dewetsdorp → Colesberg
Dewetsdorp Origin postcode
Not available
Colesberg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
5.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
43.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
11.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Colesberg → Dewetsdorp
Dewetsdorp ↔ Colesberg
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Dewetsdorp -29.58301, 26.66921
Midpoint
141.1 km
Total: 281.8 km
Midpoint 141.1 km
281.8 km 3 hrs 3 min
Destination Colesberg -30.72111, 25.09667

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 281.8 km
Return-cycle span 563.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 141.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.58301, 26.66921
Midpoint -29.79944, 25.93299
End -30.72111, 25.09667
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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Colesberg
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Colesberg
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Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Colesberg
3
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Questions 9
How far is Dewetsdorp from Colesberg? +
Dewetsdorp is about 281.8 km from Colesberg by road.
How long does it take from Dewetsdorp to Colesberg? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Dewetsdorp to Colesberg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Dewetsdorp to Colesberg? +
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 Dewetsdorp to Colesberg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R471.78 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R474.01 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R525.55 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R529.82 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Dewetsdorp to Colesberg? +
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

: Colesberg
From Dewetsdorp To Colesberg
Western Bypass
From Dewetsdorp To Colesberg
Petrusville
From Dewetsdorp To Colesberg
Burgerdorp
From Dewetsdorp To Colesberg

Route Locations

Start area
Dewetsdorp
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Colesberg
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.

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About 276.4 km Difference: 5.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
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Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
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East London to Mthatha Similar distance
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