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Distance from Colesberg to Berea

Colesberg to Berea is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 481.8 km in roughly 6 hrs 20 min.

N Colesberg → Berea
Road distance
481.8 km
299.4 mi • 260.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
366.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
40
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 20 min
Return: 12 hrs 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 20 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R806.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R810.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R898.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R905.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,064.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,069.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,185.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,195.17
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,400.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,406.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,559.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,572.60
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 20 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 35 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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481.8 km 6 hrs 20 min
Start Colesberg
Finish Berea
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Church Street
    0.3 km
  2. Continue straight onto Ventershoek Street
    0.4 km
  3. Turn right onto Sluiters Road
    1.2 km
  4. Turn left towards N1
    95.3 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  7. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.6 km
  8. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  9. Turn right onto Hospital Street
    68.2 km
  10. Turn left
    20.6 km
  11. Turn left onto Donkin Street
    0.7 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Jan van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Jan van Riebeeck Street
    21.6 km
  14. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.2 km
  15. Turn right onto Market Square
    0.1 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto William Street
    0.3 km
  17. Continue onto William Street
    0.3 km
  18. Continue straight onto Margaret Street
    35.0 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right onto Grahamstown Road
    0.5 km
  20. Turn left onto Campbell Street
    80.8 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    0.5 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  24. Continue
    0.6 km
  25. Turn right
    0.9 km
  26. Turn left onto Grey Street
    0.5 km
  27. Turn right onto Alexandra Road
    1.2 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  29. Continue
    51.8 km
  30. Take the exit ramp slight left towards East London
    0.4 km
  31. Turn right onto Western Avenue
    1.3 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Union Avenue
    0.0 km
  33. Continue onto Union Avenue
    0.2 km
  34. Turn left onto Devereux Avenue
    0.7 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Devereux Avenue
    0.0 km
  36. Continue onto Devereux Avenue
    0.5 km
  37. Turn right onto Chamberlain Road
    0.6 km
  38. Turn left onto Jarvis Road
    0.6 km
  39. Turn right onto Baynes Street
    0.0 km
  40. 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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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
241.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 10 min • 3 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Colesberg → Berea
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Colesberg
Destination area Arrival
Berea, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Colesberg → Berea
Colesberg Origin postcode
Not available
Berea Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
109.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
243.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
188.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Berea → Colesberg
Colesberg ↔ Berea
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Colesberg -30.72111, 25.09667
Midpoint
241.0 km
Total: 481.8 km
Midpoint 241.0 km
481.8 km 6 hrs 20 min
Destination Berea -32.99028, 27.91722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 481.8 km
Return-cycle span 963.7 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 40
Maneuver density 8.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 241.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.72111, 25.09667
Midpoint -32.51603, 25.82922
End -32.99028, 27.91722
Destination services

Available in Berea

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Berea
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Berea
6
  • Woolworths
    Surrey Road, East London, 5247
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    East London, 5201, Western Cape
  • PEP
    East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Kingons
    82 Queen Street
  • JetStores
    JetStores, Caxton Street, North End, Buffalo City Ward 47, KuGompo (East London), Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, 5201, South Africa
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Banza Bay Road, East London, 5205, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Berea
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Berea
6
  • Shell Select
    5241, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    8 Old Transkei Road, 5241, Eastern Cape
  • BP
    18 Pearce Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    234 Oxford Street, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5247, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Berea
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Berea
1
  • Clicks
    Amalinda Main Road, East London, 5252
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Berea
2
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Questions 9
How far is Colesberg from Berea? +
Colesberg is about 481.8 km from Berea by road.
How long does it take from Colesberg to Berea? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Colesberg to Berea in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Colesberg to Berea? +
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 Colesberg to Berea? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R806.60 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R810.41 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R898.53 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R905.82 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Colesberg to Berea? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
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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Route Locations

Start area
Colesberg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Berea, Eastern Cape
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.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 109.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 243.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 188.8 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 303.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
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