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Distance from Colesberg to Bergen

Colesberg to Bergen is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 447.5 km in roughly 5 hrs 28 min.

N Colesberg → Bergen
Road distance
447.5 km
278.1 mi • 241.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
363.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 28 min
Return: 10 hrs 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 28 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R749.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R752.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R834.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R841.26
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R988.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R993.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,101.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,110.00
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,300.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,306.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,448.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,460.52
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 28 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 43 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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447.5 km 5 hrs 28 min
Start Colesberg
Finish Bergen
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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
    194.7 km
  10. Merge slight right
    45.7 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  13. Merge slight right
    8.0 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Cape Road
    0.4 km
  15. Go straight onto Cape Road
    0.1 km
  16. Turn slight left onto Kragga Kamma Road towards M15: Kragga Kamma Road
    3.1 km
  17. Turn slight left onto Vitry Avenue
    0.4 km
  18. Turn left onto Luneville Road
    0.8 km
  19. Turn right onto Marne Avenue
    0.3 km
  20. Turn left
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right
    0.1 km
  22. 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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road
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.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
224.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 44 min • 2 hrs 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Colesberg → Bergen
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Colesberg
Destination area Arrival
Bergen, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Colesberg → Bergen
Colesberg Origin postcode
Not available
Bergen 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
75.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
208.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
154.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bergen → Colesberg
Colesberg ↔ Bergen
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Colesberg -30.72111, 25.09667
Midpoint
224.0 km
Total: 447.5 km
Midpoint 224.0 km
447.5 km 5 hrs 28 min
Destination Bergen -33.97150, 25.51475

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 447.5 km
Return-cycle span 895.0 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 28 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 224.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.72111, 25.09667
Midpoint -32.38441, 25.74958
End -33.97150, 25.51475
Destination services

Available in Bergen

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Service groups 6
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Bergen
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Bergen
2
Nearby category Banks Top 5 nearby matches around Bergen
5
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Bergen
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bergen
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Bergen
2
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Questions 9
How far is Colesberg from Bergen? +
Colesberg is about 447.5 km from Bergen by road.
How long does it take from Colesberg to Bergen? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Colesberg to Bergen in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Colesberg to Bergen? +
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 Bergen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R749.11 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R752.66 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R834.50 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R841.26 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Colesberg to Bergen? +
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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Towns along the route

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Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
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Route Locations

Start area
Colesberg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bergen, 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: 75.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 208.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 154.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 171.1 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 268.9 km

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