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Distance from Komga R103 to Colenso

N Komga R103 → Colenso
Road distance
659.6 km
Provincial mix · N3 / R103 / R74
Komga R103 to Colenso is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 659.6 km in roughly 8 hrs 24 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
465.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.42×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 24 min
Start point
South Street
Return: 16 hrs 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
504 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,259.40
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,264.62
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,533.89
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,543.38
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,661.71
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,668.60
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,023.88
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,036.41
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,186.46
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,195.53
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,663.00
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,679.48
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
24° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
204° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.5794, 27.8933
End coords Destination point
-28.7403, 29.8250
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 25 °C Komga R103 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 20 °C Colenso Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Komga R103 → Colenso
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Car
659.6 km
8 hrs 24 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
659.6 km
~10 hrs 8 min
65 km/h avg
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660 km
~1 hr 19 min
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659.6 km 504 min
Start Komga R103
Finish Colenso
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Directions from Komga R103 to Colenso via N3
National highway N3
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Directions from Komga R103 to Colenso via R103 and R74
Provincial road routes R103 R74
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Head on South Street
    0.3 km
  2. Turn right onto Main Street
    5.8 km
  3. Turn left
    163.6 km
  4. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    212.2 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  6. Turn left
    144.4 km
  7. Turn slight left towards R103
    0.1 km
  8. Turn slight left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    2.4 km
  9. Continue straight onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.1 km
  12. Take the ramp straight towards N3: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  13. Merge slight right
    106.5 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R74: Colenso
    0.6 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards R74: Colenso
    0.0 km
  16. Turn right
    17.5 km
  17. Turn slight left
    0.6 km
  18. Turn right
    0.0 km
  19. Turn right
    0.2 km
  20. Turn left onto Sir George Street
    1.3 km
  21. Turn left
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R441.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Routes ↩ Colenso → Komga R103 Komga R103 to Johannesburg Komga R103 to Pretoria Komga R103 to Cape Town Komga R103 to Durban Johannesburg to Colenso Pretoria to Colenso Cape Town to Colenso
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
330.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 12 min • 4 hrs 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
47.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
109.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
35.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
70.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Colenso
06:38 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 36 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 17 min
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,756.98
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.19
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R131.91
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,902.09
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Komga R103 Start: South Street -32.57939, 27.89332
Midpoint
330.1 km
Total: 659.6 km
Midpoint 330.1 km
659.6 km 504 min
Destination Colenso -28.74028, 29.82500

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 659.6 km
Return-cycle span 1319.2 km
Traversal time 504 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 330.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.57939, 27.89332
Midpoint -30.67658, 29.46139
End -28.74028, 29.82500
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Questions 9
How far is Komga R103 from Colenso? +
Komga R103 is about 659.6 km from Colenso by road.
How long does it take from Komga R103 to Colenso? +
The drive usually takes about 504 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Komga R103 to Colenso 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 Komga R103 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 Komga R103 to Colenso? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,259.40 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,264.62 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,533.89 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,543.38 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Komga R103 to Colenso? +
Yes. There are 8 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Komga R103, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Colenso
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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