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Distance from Mbekweni to Colesberg N1

N Mbekweni → Colesberg N1
Road distance
285.2 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
225.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 41 min
Return: 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
281 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
60.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R544.63
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R546.89
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R663.33
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R667.43
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R718.60
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R721.59
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R875.22
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R880.64
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R945.53
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R949.45
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,151.61
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,158.74
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
261° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
81° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-30.3800, 27.4777
End coords Destination point
-30.6894, 25.1512
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Mbekweni to Colesberg N1 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 285.2 km in roughly 4 hrs 41 min.
Travel modes
Mbekweni → Colesberg N1
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Car
285.2 km
4 hrs 41 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
285.2 km
~4 hrs 23 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
285 km
↑ 2 hrs 7 min faster
Flight time
34 min
With airport
~2 hrs 34 min
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285.2 km 4 hrs 41 min
Start Mbekweni
Finish Colesberg N1
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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
    36.7 km
  19. Turn left
    0.3 km
  20. 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 N1 → Mbekweni Mbekweni to Johannesburg Mbekweni to Pretoria Mbekweni to Cape Town Mbekweni to Durban Johannesburg to Colesberg N1 Pretoria to Colesberg N1 Cape Town to Colesberg N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
142.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 20 min • 2 hrs 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
47.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Colesberg N1
06:56 – 17:34
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 38 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 57 min
SunriseDawn break
06:56
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,192.25
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.70
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R57.05
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,255.00
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (4)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Mbekweni -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint
142.5 km
Total: 285.2 km
Midpoint 142.5 km
285.2 km 4 hrs 41 min
Destination Colesberg N1 -30.68937, 25.15123

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 285.2 km
Return-cycle span 570.5 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 41 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 7.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 142.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint -30.25570, 26.44734
End -30.68937, 25.15123
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Colesberg N1
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Colesberg N1
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Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Colesberg N1
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Questions 9
How far is Mbekweni from Colesberg N1? +
Mbekweni is about 285.2 km from Colesberg N1 by road.
How long does it take from Mbekweni to Colesberg N1? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mbekweni to Colesberg N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mbekweni to Colesberg N1? +
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 to Colesberg N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R544.63 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R546.89 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R663.33 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R667.43 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mbekweni to Colesberg N1? +
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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Towns along the route

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From Mbekweni To Colesberg N1

Route Locations

Start area
Mbekweni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Colesberg N1, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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