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Distance from Mbekweni R700 to Colesberg

N Mbekweni R700 → Colesberg
Road distance
291.6 km
N1 R58
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
231.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 45 min
End point
Church Street
Return: 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
285 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
61.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R556.84
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R559.15
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R678.20
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R682.40
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R734.72
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R737.77
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R894.85
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R900.39
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R966.74
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R970.75
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,177.43
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,184.72
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
260° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
80° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-30.3800, 27.4777
End coords Destination point
-30.7211, 25.0967
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Mbekweni R700 to Colesberg is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 291.6 km in roughly 4 hrs 45 min.
Travel modes
Mbekweni R700 → Colesberg
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Car
291.6 km
4 hrs 45 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
291.6 km
~4 hrs 29 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
292 km
↑ 2 hrs 10 min faster
Flight time
35 min
With airport
~2 hrs 35 min
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291.6 km 4 hrs 45 min
Start Mbekweni R700
Finish Colesberg
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left
    0.9 km
  5. Turn right
    0.3 km
  6. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.7 km
  8. Turn right
    15.2 km
  9. Turn right
    9.3 km
  10. Go straight
    0.2 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    36.0 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left
    29.3 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    35.7 km
  14. Turn left
    36.3 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right
    78.1 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.4 km
  17. Take the ramp left towards N1: Colesberg
    0.8 km
  18. Merge slight right
    41.3 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R58: Colesberg
    0.4 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right onto Station Road
    0.3 km
  21. Continue straight onto Station Street
    0.7 km
  22. Continue straight onto Church Street
    0.7 km
  23. 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 → Mbekweni R700 Mbekweni R700 to Johannesburg Mbekweni R700 to Pretoria Mbekweni R700 to Cape Town Mbekweni R700 to Durban Johannesburg to Colesberg Pretoria to Colesberg Cape Town to Colesberg
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
145.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 22 min • 2 hrs 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
48.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Colesberg
06:56 – 17:34
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 38 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 54 min
SunriseDawn break
06:56
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,218.99
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.83
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R58.32
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,283.15
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Mbekweni R700 -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint
145.7 km
Total: 291.6 km
Midpoint 145.7 km
291.6 km 4 hrs 45 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 291.6 km
Return-cycle span 583.2 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 7.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 145.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint -30.28020, 26.42993
End -30.72111, 25.09667
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Colesberg
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Colesberg
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Colesberg
3
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Questions 9
How far is Mbekweni R700 from Colesberg? +
Mbekweni R700 is about 291.6 km from Colesberg by road.
How long does it take from Mbekweni R700 to Colesberg? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mbekweni R700 to Colesberg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mbekweni R700 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 Mbekweni R700 to Colesberg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R556.84 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R559.15 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R678.20 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R682.40 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mbekweni R700 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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: Colesberg
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Route Locations

Start area
Mbekweni R700, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Colesberg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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