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Distance from Eastbury to Colenso

N Eastbury → Colenso
Road distance
226.4 km
Provincial mix · M41 / N2 / N3 / R74
Eastbury to Colenso is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 226.4 km in roughly 2 hrs 41 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
158.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.43×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 41 min
Return: 5 hrs 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
161 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R455.60
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R457.39
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R455.11
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R476.95
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R601.14
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R603.51
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R600.50
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R629.32
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R790.97
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R794.09
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R790.13
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R828.05
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
312° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
132° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.7052, 31.0199
End coords Destination point
-28.7403, 29.8250
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 19 °C Eastbury Clear Sky View Forecast → 15 °C Colenso Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Eastbury → Colenso
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Car
226.4 km
2 hrs 41 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
226.4 km
~3 hrs 28 min
65 km/h avg
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226.4 km 2 hrs 41 min
Start Eastbury
Finish Colenso
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  1. Directions from Eastbury to Colenso via N2 and N3
    National highway route N2N3
  2. Directions from Eastbury to Colenso via M41
    Metro arterial route M41
  3. Directions from Eastbury to Colenso via R74
    Provincial road route R74
  4. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Fieldbury Place
    0.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Southbury Avenue
    0.3 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right onto Longbury Drive
    0.1 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right onto Phoenix Highway
    1.5 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards M41
    1.1 km
  10. Merge slight right
    1.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2 South: Durban
    2.3 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    14.9 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.2 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.5 km
  15. Merge slight right
    15.3 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    166.8 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R74: Colenso
    0.6 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork towards R74: Colenso
    0.0 km
  19. Turn right
    17.5 km
  20. Turn slight left
    0.6 km
  21. Turn right
    0.0 km
  22. Turn right
    0.2 km
  23. Turn left onto Sir George Street
    1.3 km
  24. Turn left
    0.1 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R507.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Routes ↩ Colenso → Eastbury Eastbury to Johannesburg Eastbury to Pretoria Eastbury to Cape Town Eastbury to Durban Johannesburg to Colenso Pretoria to Colenso Cape Town to Colenso
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
113.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 20 min • 1 hr 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
16.3 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
37.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
12.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Colenso
06:49 – 17:10
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:59
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 21 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 25 min
SunriseDawn break
06:49
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R946.34
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.53
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R45.28
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R996.15
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Eastbury -29.70521, 31.01987
Midpoint
113.3 km
Total: 226.4 km
Midpoint 113.3 km
226.4 km 2 hrs 41 min
Destination Colenso -28.74028, 29.82500

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 226.4 km
Return-cycle span 452.8 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 41 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 9.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 113.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.70521, 31.01987
Midpoint -29.51979, 30.23938
End -28.74028, 29.82500
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Questions 9
How far is Eastbury from Colenso? +
Eastbury is about 226.4 km from Colenso by road.
How long does it take from Eastbury to Colenso? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Eastbury to Colenso in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Eastbury 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 Eastbury to Colenso? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R455.60 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R457.39 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R455.11 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R476.95 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Eastbury to Colenso? +
Yes. There are 12 tollgates 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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Fieldbury Place
From Eastbury To Colenso
: Durban
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: Pietermaritzburg
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