Distance from Aloe Crescent to Kimberley

N Aloe Crescent → Kimberley

Road distance

492.9 km

Highway dominant · M1 / N12

Aloe Crescent to Kimberley is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 492.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 53 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

441.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.12×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 hrs 53 min

Start point

Aloe Crescent

End point

De Beers Road

Return: 11 hrs 47 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

353 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

83.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

6 hrs 23 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R991.96

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R995.87

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

227° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

47° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.0909, 28.1026

End coords Destination point

-28.7383, 24.7642

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 11 °C Aloe Crescent Fair View Forecast → 11 °C Kimberley Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Aloe Crescent → Kimberley

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Car

492.9 km

5 hrs 53 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

492.9 km

~7 hrs 35 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 15 km to OR Tambo International
✈ JNB → KIM (51 min)
↑ 3 hrs 15 min faster than driving · Search →

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Places from Aloe Crescent to Kimberley

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Hotel Near Aloe Crescent

54 on Bath

54 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng 14 km from start

"54 on Bath is a smaller, more polished hotel in Rosebank, and it feels quite dif…"

B 14 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Aloe Crescent

Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers

Corner Corlette Drive and Rudd Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196 14 km from start

"Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers is a well-placed hotel for travellers who wa…"

B 14 km from start

Hotel

Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Aloe Crescent

Finish Kimberley

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Aloe Crescent to Kimberley via N12

National highway N12
Directions from Aloe Crescent to Kimberley via M1

Metro arterial route M1
Head on Aloe Crescent

0.1 km
Turn left onto Zinnia Drive

1.0 km
Turn right onto Lilium Avenue

0.4 km
Turn left onto Marlboro Drive

0.5 km
Take the ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg

0.4 km
Merge slight right

21.9 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto

1.4 km
Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass

6.1 km
Keep slight left at the fork

13.3 km
Continue straight

18.1 km
Continue straight

70.0 km
Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue

1.8 km
Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue

0.4 km
Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive

56.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

300.3 km
Turn left onto De Beers Road

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 2

Known total R0.00

Main toll road N12

This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Routes ↩ Kimberley → Aloe Crescent Aloe Crescent to Johannesburg Aloe Crescent to Pretoria Aloe Crescent to Cape Town Aloe Crescent to Durban Johannesburg to Kimberley Pretoria to Kimberley Cape Town to Kimberley

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

246.6 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 57 min • 2 hrs 57 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

35.5 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

82.0 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

26.6 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.6%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Kimberley

07:08 – 17:30

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:19

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 21 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:08

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,060.43

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R9.86

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R98.59

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,168.87

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (14)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Aloe Crescent Start: Aloe Crescent -26.09090, 28.10258

Midpoint

246.6 km

Total: 492.9 km

Midpoint 246.6 km

492.9 km 5 hrs 53 min

Destination Kimberley End: De Beers Road -28.73830, 24.76423

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 492.9 km

Return-cycle span 985.9 km

Traversal time 5 hrs 53 min

Maneuver count 19

Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 246.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.09090, 28.10258

Midpoint -27.08830, 26.08822

End -28.73830, 24.76423

Destination brief

Travelling to Kimberley

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

Signature Northern Cape capital city

Standout Historic capital with diamond-era identity

Best for Who this destination suits

Heritage trip Provincial capital stay Business travel Northern Cape base

Arrival What to expect on arrival

Museum-side, CBD and modern hotel-area arrivals can feel different, so exact routing matters more than a broad city label suggests.

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Use Kimberley as a Northern Cape base for heritage travel, business stays and wider provincial movement.

Destination facts Quick reference details

Kimberley is the capital of the Northern Cape

Northern Cape tourism and city tourism portals use Kimberley as a central visitor base

The city combines capital-city function with strong heritage interest

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Aloe Crescent from Kimberley? +

Aloe Crescent is about 492.9 km from Kimberley by road.

How long does it take from Aloe Crescent to Kimberley? +

The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Aloe Crescent to Kimberley in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Aloe Crescent to Kimberley? +

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 Aloe Crescent to Kimberley? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R991.96 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R995.87 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R990.90 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,038.46 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Aloe Crescent to Kimberley? +

Yes. There are 2 tollgates 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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Distance from Aloe Crescent to Kimberley

Places from Aloe Crescent to Kimberley

Shell Select

The Grind Coffee Company

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Bar Ber Black Sheep

Quickshop

Bean There Coffee Company

Shell

Bonjour

Shell Select

Quickshop

Bonjour

Shell Select

Fourways Supermarket

Panino

Shell Select

Shell

Shell

Panino

Diamond Supermarket

Capitec Bank

Super Save Supermarket

Fourways Supermarket

Standard Bank

Big Family Supermarket & Takeaways

Standard Bank

Al-Rashid Butchery

Capitec Bank

African Bank

Woolworths

Standard Bank

N12 Butchery Biltong Den

Jani's Supermarket & Wholesalers

Hi-Q

Checkers

Shell Select

Shell

Bonjour

Shell

GXY Architects

Kimberley Boys High School

Department of Environment and Nature Conservation

Midas Kimberley

Newton Primary School

Diamantveld High School

Vooruitsig Primary School

Kimberley Girls' High School

Kimberley Junior School

Floors Comprehensive School

Department of Education: Frances Baard District Office

Northern Cape Department of Education

Jackie Field Services

Shell Select

Shell Select

Shell Select

Quickshop

Quickshop

Quickshop

Boxer

Shell

Shell

54 on Bath

Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers

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