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Distance from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 N2 to Colesberg N1

Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 N2 to Colesberg N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 441.8 km in roughly 5 hrs 21 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 N2 → Colesberg N1
Road distance
441.8 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
361.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 21 min
Return: 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
321 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R739.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R743.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R823.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R830.58
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R975.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R980.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,087.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,095.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,284.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,290.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,430.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,441.97
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
353° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
173° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9151, 25.6102
End coords Destination point
-30.6894, 25.1512
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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441.8 km 5 hrs 21 min
Start Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 N2
Finish Colesberg N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    46.1 km
  2. Continue straight
    194.6 km
  3. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  4. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.7 km
  5. Turn left onto Park Street
    95.2 km
  6. Turn left
    0.8 km
  7. Continue left
    95.9 km
  8. Take the exit ramp straight towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right
    7.1 km
  10. Continue right
    0.3 km
  11. 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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Routes ↩ Colesberg N1 → Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 N2 Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 N2 to Johannesburg Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 N2 to Pretoria Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 N2 to Cape Town Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 N2 to Durban Johannesburg to Colesberg N1 Pretoria to Colesberg N1 Cape Town to Colesberg N1
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Halfway point
221.2 km
Eastern Cape to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 40 min • 2 hrs 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Northern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
31.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
73.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Colesberg N1
06:51 – 17:40
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 49 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
17 hrs 16 min
SunriseDawn break
06:51
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,846.79
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.84
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R88.36
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,943.98
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

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Origin Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 N2 -33.91511, 25.61023
Midpoint
221.2 km
Total: 441.8 km
Midpoint 221.2 km
441.8 km 5 hrs 21 min
Destination Colesberg N1 -30.68937, 25.15123

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Northern Cape
One-way road span 441.8 km
Return-cycle span 883.6 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 21 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 221.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.91511, 25.61023
Midpoint -32.29377, 25.73094
End -30.68937, 25.15123
Destination services

Available in Colesberg N1

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Colesberg N1
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Colesberg N1
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Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Colesberg N1
2
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Questions 9
How far is Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 N2 from Colesberg N1? +
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 N2 is about 441.8 km from Colesberg N1 by road.
How long does it take from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 N2 to Colesberg N1? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 N2 to Colesberg N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 N2 to Colesberg N1? +
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 Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 N2 to Colesberg N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R739.60 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R743.10 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R823.90 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R830.58 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 N2 to Colesberg N1? +
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 crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Bloemfontein
From Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 N2 To Colesberg N1

Route Locations

Start area
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 N2, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Colesberg N1, Northern Cape
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: 165.4 km

Reverse route and related trips

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