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Distance from Iqbal Square to Colenso

Iqbal Square to Colenso is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 218.5 km in roughly 2 hrs 35 min.

N Iqbal Square → Colenso
Road distance
218.5 km
135.8 mi • 118.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
174.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 35 min
Return: 5 hrs 11 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 35 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R365.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R367.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R407.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R410.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R482.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R484.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R537.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R541.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R634.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R637.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R707.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R713.09
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 35 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 50 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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218.5 km 2 hrs 35 min
Start Iqbal Square
Finish Colenso
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Iqbal Square
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Saunders Avenue
    0.6 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Phila Ndwandwe Road
    0.3 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Phila Ndwandwe Road
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Phila Ndwandwe Road
    0.3 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Phila Ndwandwe Road
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Phila Ndwandwe Road
    0.6 km
  8. Turn right onto Prospecton Road
    0.3 km
  9. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Durban
    0.7 km
  10. Merge slight right
    1.1 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    9.8 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7
    0.4 km
  13. Turn left
    10.5 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.1 km
  15. Merge slight left
    5.5 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

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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
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
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 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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
109.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 17 min • 1 hr 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Iqbal Square → Colenso
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Iqbal Square, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Colenso
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Iqbal Square → Colenso
Iqbal Square Origin postcode
Not available
Colenso Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Richards Bay
3 other similar routes
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
63.3 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
39.9 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
106.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Colenso → Iqbal Square
Iqbal Square ↔ Colenso
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Iqbal Square -29.98442, 30.92088
Midpoint
109.3 km
Total: 218.5 km
Midpoint 109.3 km
218.5 km 2 hrs 35 min
Destination Colenso -28.74028, 29.82500

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 218.5 km
Return-cycle span 437.0 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 35 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 11.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 109.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.98442, 30.92088
Midpoint -29.49700, 30.20978
End -28.74028, 29.82500
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Questions 9
How far is Iqbal Square from Colenso? +
Iqbal Square is about 218.5 km from Colenso by road.
How long does it take from Iqbal Square to Colenso? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Iqbal Square to Colenso in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Iqbal Square 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 Iqbal Square to Colenso? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R365.75 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R367.48 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R407.44 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R410.74 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Iqbal Square 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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Towns along the route

: Durban
From Iqbal Square To Colenso
: Pietermaritzburg
From Iqbal Square To Colenso
: Colenso
From Iqbal Square To Colenso
Bergville
From Iqbal Square To Colenso

Route Locations

Start area
Iqbal Square, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Colenso
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.

Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 63.3 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 39.9 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
About 112.2 km Difference: 106.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 20.1 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 64.0 km

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