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Distance from Simonstown to Colesberg

Simonstown to Colesberg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 807.4 km in roughly 9 hrs 6 min.

N Simonstown → Colesberg
Road distance
807.4 km
501.7 mi • 435.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
734.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 6 min
Return: 18 hrs 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 hrs 6 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,351.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,358.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,505.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,517.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,783.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,791.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,986.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,002.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,346.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,357.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,614.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,635.27
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Colesberg
-1.1°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
-4.6°C
Day range High / low
H 16° • L -1°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
7 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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807.4 km 9 hrs 6 min
Start Simonstown
Finish Colesberg
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Court Road
    0.1 km
  2. Continue slight left onto Court Road
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Station Road
    1.2 km
  4. Continue straight onto Main Road
    2.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Simonstown Road
    2.7 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Main Road
    0.1 km
  7. Continue onto Main Road
    5.7 km
  8. Turn right onto Atlantic Road
    0.3 km
  9. Continue straight onto Beach Road
    0.5 km
  10. Continue right onto Royal Road
    0.6 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Prince George Drive
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Prince George Drive
    9.8 km
  13. Go straight onto Kromboom Parkway
    8.5 km
  14. Continue straight onto Black River Parkway
    3.1 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Paarl
    1.3 km
  16. Merge slight right
    456.5 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  19. Continue straight
    310.2 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R58
    0.5 km
  21. Turn left onto Sluiters Road
    1.2 km
  22. Turn left onto Ventershoek Street
    0.5 km
  23. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.2 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
403.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 33 min • 4 hrs 33 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Simonstown → Colesberg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Simonstown, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Colesberg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Simonstown → Colesberg
Simonstown Origin postcode
Not available
Colesberg 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
435.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
568.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
514.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Colesberg → Simonstown
Simonstown ↔ Colesberg
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Simonstown -34.19136, 18.42757
Midpoint
403.5 km
Total: 807.4 km
Midpoint 403.5 km
807.4 km 9 hrs 6 min
Destination Colesberg -30.72111, 25.09667

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 807.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,614.9 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 6 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 403.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.19136, 18.42757
Midpoint -32.87055, 21.92278
End -30.72111, 25.09667
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Colesberg
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Colesberg
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Colesberg
3
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Questions 9
How far is Simonstown from Colesberg? +
Simonstown is about 807.4 km from Colesberg by road.
How long does it take from Simonstown to Colesberg? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Simonstown to Colesberg 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 Simonstown to Colesberg? +
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 Simonstown to Colesberg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,351.65 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,358.04 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,505.71 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,517.92 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Simonstown to Colesberg? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates 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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Black River Parkway
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: Johannesburg
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: Colesberg
From Simonstown To Colesberg
Port Elizabeth
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Terewa
From Simonstown To Colesberg

Route Locations

Start area
Simonstown, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Colesberg
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: 435.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 568.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 514.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 531.0 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 628.9 km

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