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Distance from Johannesburg N12 to Colesberg M1

N Johannesburg N12 → Colesberg M1
Road distance
612.3 km
R58
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
572.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
7
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 26 min
Start point
Southern Bypass
End point
Church Street
Return: 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
386 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
95.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,169.09
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,173.94
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,423.89
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,432.71
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,542.55
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,548.95
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,878.75
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,890.38
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,029.67
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,038.09
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,472.03
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,487.34
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
209° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
29° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2602, 28.0132
End coords Destination point
-30.7211, 25.0967
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Johannesburg N12 to Colesberg M1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 612.3 km in roughly 6 hrs 26 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
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Johannesburg N12 → Colesberg M1
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Car
612.3 km
6 hrs 26 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
612.3 km
~9 hrs 25 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
612 km
↑ 3 hrs 12 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 13 min
With airport
~3 hrs 13 min
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612.3 km 6 hrs 26 min
Start Johannesburg N12
Finish Colesberg M1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Southern Bypass
    9.7 km
  2. Keep slight right at the fork
    600.5 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R58: Colesberg
    0.4 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Station Road
    0.3 km
  5. Continue straight onto Station Street
    0.7 km
  6. Continue straight onto Church Street
    0.7 km
  7. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R426.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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Halfway point
306.7 km
Gauteng to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 13 min • 3 hrs 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Northern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
44.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
101.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
33.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
93.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Colesberg M1
06:59 – 17:31
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 31 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 13 min
SunriseDawn break
06:59
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,559.28
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.25
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R122.45
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,693.98
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg N12 Start: Southern Bypass -26.26023, 28.01324
Midpoint
306.7 km
Total: 612.3 km
Midpoint 306.7 km
612.3 km 6 hrs 26 min
Destination Colesberg M1 End: Church Street -30.72111, 25.09667

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Northern Cape
One-way road span 612.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,224.5 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 26 min
Maneuver count 7
Maneuver density 1.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 306.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.26023, 28.01324
Midpoint -28.68380, 26.82496
End -30.72111, 25.09667
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg N12 from Colesberg M1? +
Johannesburg N12 is about 612.3 km from Colesberg M1 by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg N12 to Colesberg M1? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg N12 to Colesberg M1 in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg N12 to Colesberg M1? +
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 Johannesburg N12 to Colesberg M1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,169.09 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,173.94 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,423.89 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,432.71 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg N12 to Colesberg M1? +
Yes. There are 11 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg N12, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Colesberg M1, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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