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Distance from Herschel to Colesberg

N Herschel → Colesberg
Road distance
239.0 km
Provincial mix · N1 / R58
Herschel to Colesberg is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 239.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 50 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
198.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 50 min
End point
Church Street
Return: 7 hrs 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
230 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
62.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R480.92
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R482.81
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R480.40
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R503.46
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R634.54
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R637.04
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R633.86
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R664.28
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R834.92
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R838.21
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R834.03
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R874.06
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
266° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
86° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-30.6153, 27.1628
End coords Destination point
-30.7211, 25.0967
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 15 °C Herschel Clear Sky View Forecast → 15 °C Colesberg Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Herschel → Colesberg
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Car
239.0 km
3 hrs 50 min
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Two-wheeler
239.0 km
~3 hrs 40 min
65 km/h avg
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239.0 km 3 hrs 50 min
Start Herschel
Finish Colesberg
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Herschel to Colesberg via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Directions from Herschel to Colesberg via R58
    Provincial road route R58
  3. Start your journey
    11.9 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    46.0 km
  5. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    0.6 km
  6. Turn left onto Barkly Street
    1.7 km
  7. Turn left
    56.1 km
  8. Continue straight
    78.1 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.4 km
  10. Take the ramp left towards N1: Colesberg
    0.8 km
  11. Merge slight right
    41.3 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R58: Colesberg
    0.4 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right onto Station Road
    0.3 km
  14. Continue straight onto Station Street
    0.7 km
  15. Continue straight onto Church Street
    0.7 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
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.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ Colesberg → Herschel Herschel to Johannesburg Herschel to Pretoria Herschel to Cape Town Herschel to Durban Johannesburg to Colesberg Pretoria to Colesberg Cape Town to Colesberg
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
119.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 55 min • 1 hr 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
17.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
39.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
12.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Colesberg
07:12 – 17:24
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:18
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 12 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 27 min
SunriseDawn break
07:12
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R998.92
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.78
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R47.80
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,051.49
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

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Herschel -30.61528, 27.16278
Midpoint
119.4 km
Total: 239.0 km
Midpoint 119.4 km
239.0 km 3 hrs 50 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 239.0 km
Return-cycle span 478.0 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 50 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 5.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 119.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.61528, 27.16278
Midpoint -30.40460, 26.21659
End -30.72111, 25.09667
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Questions 9
How far is Herschel from Colesberg? +
Herschel is about 239.0 km from Colesberg by road.
How long does it take from Herschel to Colesberg? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Herschel to Colesberg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Herschel 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 Herschel to Colesberg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R480.92 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R482.81 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R480.40 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R503.46 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Herschel 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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