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Distance from Wellington to Colesberg

Wellington to Colesberg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 730.4 km in roughly 8 hrs 12 min.

N Wellington → Colesberg
Road distance
730.4 km
453.9 mi • 394.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
658.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 12 min
Return: 16 hrs 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 12 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,222.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,228.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,362.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,373.16
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,613.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,620.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,797.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,811.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,122.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,132.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,364.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,383.97
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
8 hrs 12 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
8 hrs 27 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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730.4 km 8 hrs 12 min
Start Wellington
Finish Colesberg
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Rose Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Burg Street
    0.4 km
  3. Turn right onto Blouvlei Road
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Piet Retief Street
    3.6 km
  5. Continue straight onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive
    3.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Van der Stel
    3.6 km
  7. Turn left onto Klein Drakenstein Road
    2.5 km
  8. Turn right onto Sonstraal Road
    0.3 km
  9. Take the ramp left towards N1: Worcester
    0.4 km
  10. Merge slight right
    401.5 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  13. Continue straight
    310.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R58
    0.5 km
  15. Turn left onto Sluiters Road
    1.2 km
  16. Turn left onto Ventershoek Street
    0.5 km
  17. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.2 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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
365.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 6 min • 4 hrs 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Wellington → Colesberg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Wellington, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Colesberg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Wellington → Colesberg
Wellington 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
358.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
491.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
437.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Colesberg → Wellington
Wellington ↔ Colesberg
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Wellington -33.64306, 19.01056
Midpoint
365.0 km
Total: 730.4 km
Midpoint 365.0 km
730.4 km 8 hrs 12 min
Destination Colesberg -30.72111, 25.09667

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 730.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,460.9 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 12 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 365.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.64306, 19.01056
Midpoint -32.61102, 22.17162
End -30.72111, 25.09667
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Colesberg
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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 Wellington from Colesberg? +
Wellington is about 730.4 km from Colesberg by road.
How long does it take from Wellington to Colesberg? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Wellington 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 Wellington 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 Wellington to Colesberg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,222.75 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,228.54 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,362.12 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,373.16 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Wellington 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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Towns along the route

Van der Stel
From Wellington To Colesberg
: Worcester
From Wellington To Colesberg
: Johannesburg
From Wellington To Colesberg
: Colesberg
From Wellington To Colesberg
Port Elizabeth
From Wellington To Colesberg
Terewa
From Wellington To Colesberg

Route Locations

Start area
Wellington, 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: 358.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 491.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 437.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 454.0 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 551.9 km

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