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Distance from E 47 to Colesberg

N E 47 → Colesberg
Road distance
383.0 km
E 47 to Colesberg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 383.0 km in roughly 5 hrs 16 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
316.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 16 min
Start point
East
End point
Church Street
Return: 10 hrs 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
316 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R770.70
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R773.73
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R769.87
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R806.82
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,016.90
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,020.90
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,015.81
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,064.56
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,338.02
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,343.29
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,336.59
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,400.74
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
334° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
154° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.2834, 26.5624
End coords Destination point
-30.7211, 25.0967
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 10 °C E 47 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 7 °C Colesberg Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
E 47 → Colesberg
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Car
383.0 km
5 hrs 16 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
383.0 km
~5 hrs 53 min
65 km/h avg
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383.0 km 5 hrs 16 min
Start E 47
Finish Colesberg
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on East
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Nxanxadi
    0.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Nompondo Street
    0.9 km
  4. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left
    0.5 km
  6. Turn right onto Beaufort Street
    1.6 km
  7. Continue straight onto Raglan Road
    0.9 km
  8. Continue straight onto Beaufort Street
    1.6 km
  9. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    1.1 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cradock Road
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Cradock Road
    92.4 km
  12. Turn left
    20.6 km
  13. Turn right
    68.2 km
  14. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  15. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.7 km
  16. Turn left onto Park Street
    95.2 km
  17. Turn left
    0.8 km
  18. Continue left
    95.9 km
  19. Turn right onto Sluiters Road
    1.2 km
  20. Turn left onto Ventershoek Street
    0.5 km
  21. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.2 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Colesberg → E 47 E 47 to Johannesburg E 47 to Pretoria E 47 to Cape Town E 47 to Durban Johannesburg to Colesberg Pretoria to Colesberg Cape Town to Colesberg
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
191.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 38 min • 2 hrs 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
27.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
63.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
20.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Colesberg
07:11 – 17:24
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:18
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 13 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:11
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,600.84
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.66
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R76.60
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,685.10
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin E 47 Start: East -33.28339, 26.56237
Midpoint
191.7 km
Total: 383.0 km
Midpoint 191.7 km
383.0 km 5 hrs 16 min
Destination Colesberg End: Church Street -30.72111, 25.09667

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 383.0 km
Return-cycle span 766.0 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 16 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 5.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 191.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.28339, 26.56237
Midpoint -32.15853, 25.59438
End -30.72111, 25.09667
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Questions 9
How far is E 47 from Colesberg? +
E 47 is about 383.0 km from Colesberg by road.
How long does it take from E 47 to Colesberg? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from E 47 to Colesberg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from E 47 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 E 47 to Colesberg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R770.70 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R773.73 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R769.87 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R806.82 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from E 47 to Colesberg? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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