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Distance from Colesberg to George

Colesberg to George is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 554.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 23 min.

N Colesberg → George
Road distance
554.2 km
344.4 mi • 299.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
437.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 23 min
Return: 12 hrs 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 23 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R927.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R932.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,033.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,041.87
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,224.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,229.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,363.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,374.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,610.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,618.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,794.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,808.80
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 23 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 38 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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554.2 km 6 hrs 23 min
Start Colesberg
Finish George
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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
    0.5 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Cape Town
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right
    311.7 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Donkin Street
    7.9 km
  9. Turn left
    172.4 km
  10. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Springbok Road
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  13. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  14. Turn left onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  15. Turn left onto Langenhoven Street
    31.9 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right
    22.1 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    1.5 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    1.0 km
  21. Continue straight onto Hibernia Street
    0.2 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 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
277.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 11 min • 3 hrs 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Colesberg → George
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Colesberg
Destination area Arrival
George, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Colesberg → George
Colesberg Origin postcode
Not available
George 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 Overlapping province
181.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
315.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
261.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
George → Colesberg
Colesberg ↔ George
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Colesberg -30.72111, 25.09667
Midpoint
277.2 km
Total: 554.2 km
Midpoint 277.2 km
554.2 km 6 hrs 23 min
Destination George -33.95972, 22.45871

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 554.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,108.4 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 23 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 277.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.72111, 25.09667
Midpoint -32.14817, 22.88977
End -33.95972, 22.45871
Destination services

Available in George

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 3
Schools Banks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around George
3
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around George
2
  • Nedbank
    106 York Street, George
  • FNB
    97 York Street, George, 6530
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around George
6
Destination brief

Travelling to George

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Garden Route hub
Standout Business hub with beaches, forest and mountain access
George holds a different role from many coastal holiday towns because it combines Garden Route business importance with fast access to beaches, mountains, forests and golf travel.
Best for Who this destination suits
Garden Route base Golf trip Business and leisure mix Airport-side stay
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The route can end in central George, the airport side, Herolds Bay, Wilderness or a nearby inland stay, and those arrivals do not feel the same.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use George as a central Garden Route base for airport access, golf, coastal links and onward drives to Wilderness, Knysna and Oudtshoorn direction.
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Questions 9
How far is Colesberg from George? +
Colesberg is about 554.2 km from George by road.
How long does it take from Colesberg to George? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Colesberg to George in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Colesberg to George? +
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 George? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R927.75 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R932.14 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,033.49 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,041.87 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Colesberg to George? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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
George, Western 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 Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 181.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 315.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 261.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 277.8 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 375.6 km

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