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Distance from Smithfield to Colesberg

Smithfield to Colesberg is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 158.8 km in roughly 2 hrs 37 min.

N Smithfield → Colesberg
Road distance
158.8 km
98.7 mi • 85.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
148.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
≈ 2 hrs 36 min
Return: 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
156 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
60.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R265.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R267.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R296.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R298.52
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R350.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R352.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R390.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R393.88
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R461.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R463.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R514.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R518.26
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 37 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 52 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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158.8 km 2 hrs 37 min
Start Smithfield
Finish Colesberg
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Brand Street
    0.8 km
  2. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.7 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right
    34.6 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    78.1 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.4 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N1: Colesberg
    0.8 km
  7. Merge slight right
    41.3 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R58: Colesberg
    0.4 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right onto Station Road
    0.3 km
  10. Continue straight onto Station Street
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight onto Church Street
    0.7 km
  12. 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.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
79.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 18 min • 1 hr 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Smithfield → Colesberg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Smithfield
Destination area Arrival
Colesberg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Smithfield → Colesberg
Smithfield Origin postcode
Not available
Colesberg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Bloemfontein to Kimberley
3 other similar routes
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
15.9 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
23.4 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
19.8 km
Rev Related route set
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Colesberg → Smithfield
Smithfield ↔ Colesberg
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Smithfield -30.21722, 26.53028
Midpoint
79.3 km
Total: 158.8 km
Midpoint 79.3 km
158.8 km 2 hrs 37 min
Destination Colesberg -30.72111, 25.09667

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 158.8 km
Return-cycle span 317.6 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 7.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 79.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.21722, 26.53028
Midpoint -30.50760, 25.84279
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
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Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Colesberg
3
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Questions 8
How far is Smithfield from Colesberg? +
Smithfield is about 158.8 km from Colesberg by road.
How long does it take from Smithfield to Colesberg? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Smithfield to Colesberg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Smithfield 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 Smithfield to Colesberg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R265.82 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R267.08 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R296.12 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R298.52 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Smithfield 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 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

: Colesberg
From Smithfield To Colesberg
Petrusville
From Smithfield To Colesberg
Burgerdorp
From Smithfield To Colesberg

Route Locations

Start area
Smithfield
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Colesberg
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.

Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 15.9 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 23.4 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 19.8 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 2.7 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 3.6 km

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