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Distance from Weza to Colenso

Weza to Colenso is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 296.5 km in roughly 4 hrs 9 min.

N Weza → Colenso
Road distance
296.5 km
N3 R103 R74
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
206.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.44×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 9 min
Return: 8 hrs 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
249 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R566.16
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R568.51
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R689.56
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R693.83
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R747.02
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R750.12
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R909.83
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R915.47
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R982.92
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R987.00
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,197.15
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,204.56
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
2° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
182° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.5923, 29.7475
End coords Destination point
-28.7403, 29.8250
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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296.5 km 249 min
Start Weza
Finish Colenso
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    11.1 km
  3. Turn right
    7.7 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  5. Turn left
    144.4 km
  6. Turn slight left towards R103
    0.1 km
  7. Turn slight left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    2.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.1 km
  11. Take the ramp straight towards N3: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  12. Merge slight right
    106.5 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R74: Colenso
    0.6 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards R74: Colenso
    0.0 km
  15. Turn right
    17.5 km
  16. Turn slight left
    0.6 km
  17. Turn right
    0.0 km
  18. Turn right
    0.2 km
  19. Turn left onto Sir George Street
    1.3 km
  20. Turn left
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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 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
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
148.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 4 min • 2 hrs 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.3 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
49.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Colenso
06:32 – 17:21
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 48 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
19 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,239.40
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.93
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R59.30
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,304.63
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 Weza -30.59227, 29.74753
Midpoint
148.4 km
Total: 296.5 km
Midpoint 148.4 km
296.5 km 249 min
Destination Colenso -28.74028, 29.82500

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 296.5 km
Return-cycle span 593 km
Traversal time 249 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 7.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 148.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.59227, 29.74753
Midpoint -29.74274, 30.38861
End -28.74028, 29.82500
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Questions 9
How far is Weza from Colenso? +
Weza is about 296.5 km from Colenso by road.
How long does it take from Weza to Colenso? +
The drive usually takes about 249 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Weza to Colenso in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Weza 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 Weza to Colenso? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R566.16 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R568.51 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R689.56 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R693.83 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Weza to Colenso? +
Yes. There are 8 tollgates 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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Start area
Weza
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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