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Distance from Stanger to Colenso

Stanger to Colenso is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 200.2 km in roughly 2 hrs 52 min.

N Stanger → Colenso
Road distance
200.2 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
157.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 52 min
Return: 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
172 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R382.20
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R383.79
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R465.50
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R468.39
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R504.30
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R506.39
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R614.21
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R618.01
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R663.55
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R666.30
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R808.17
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R813.17
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
295° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
115° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.3384, 31.2881
End coords Destination point
-28.7403, 29.8250
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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200.2 km 2 hrs 52 min
Start Stanger
Finish Colenso
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Hullet Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Blaine Street
    0.4 km
  4. Continue slight left onto Colenbrander Street
    0.2 km
  5. Continue straight onto Greyridge Drive
    0.2 km
  6. Turn right
    0.0 km
  7. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    197.7 km
  8. Turn right onto Sir George Street
    1.3 km
  9. Turn left
    0.1 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
100.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 26 min • 1 hr 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
14.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
33.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
10.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Colenso
06:33 – 17:20
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 18 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R836.69
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.00
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R40.03
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R880.73
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Stanger -29.33838, 31.28812
Midpoint
100.1 km
Total: 200.2 km
Midpoint 100.1 km
200.2 km 2 hrs 52 min
Destination Colenso -28.74028, 29.82500

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 200.2 km
Return-cycle span 400.3 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 52 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 100.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.33838, 31.28812
Midpoint -29.05620, 30.62707
End -28.74028, 29.82500
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How far is Stanger from Colenso? +
Stanger is about 200.2 km from Colenso by road.
How long does it take from Stanger to Colenso? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Stanger to Colenso in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Stanger 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 Stanger to Colenso? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R382.20 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R383.79 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R465.50 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R468.39 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Stanger to Colenso? +
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. 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
Stanger, KwaZulu-Natal
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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