Distance from Buffalo Metro Inner City High School 1 Muir Street East London 5241 to Kimberley

N Buffalo Metro Inner City High School 1 Muir Street East London 5241 → Kimberley

Road distance

710.8 km

Highway dominant · N8

Buffalo Metro Inner City High School 1 Muir Street East London 5241 to Kimberley is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 710.8 km in roughly 8 hrs 13 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

561.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.27×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

8 hrs 13 min

Start point

Muir Street

End point

De Beers Road

Return: 16 hrs 26 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

493 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

86.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops

9 hrs 13 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,390.01

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,391.55

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

327° NNW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

147° SSE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.0066, 27.9021

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 16 °C Buffalo Metro Inner City High School 1 Muir Street East London 5241 Cloudy View Forecast → 11 °C Kimberley Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Buffalo Metro Inner City High School 1 Muir Street East London 5241 → Kimberley

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Car

710.8 km

8 hrs 13 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

710.8 km

~10 hrs 56 min

65 km/h avg

✈ ELS → JNB → KIM (1 hr 10 min)
↑ 5 hrs 17 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Approaching Kimberley

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 462 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

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Hotel Approaching Kimberley

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 463 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

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Start Buffalo Metro Inner City High School 1 Muir Street East London 5241

Finish Kimberley

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Directions from Buffalo Metro Inner City High School 1 Muir Street East London 5241 to Kimberley via N8

National highway N8
Head on Muir Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto Recreation Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Saint Peters Road

0.9 km
Take the ramp straight

0.1 km
Merge slight right onto Valley Road

0.1 km
Continue straight onto North East Expressway

4.1 km
Continue straight

2.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

173.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Louis Botha Street

1.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street East

0.0 km
Continue onto Cathcart Street East

2.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Cathcart Street

0.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Cathcart Street

162.9 km
Turn left onto Barkly Street

72.0 km
Continue right onto Rascher Street

122.0 km
Turn left

2.6 km
Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad

0.5 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

7.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8

0.5 km
Turn left onto Nathan Street towards N8: Kimberley

150.9 km
Merge slight left onto Oliver Street

3.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dalham Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Dalham Road

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Bultfontein Road

0.6 km
Continue straight onto Bultfontein Street

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto New Main Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Stockdale Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Old Main Street

0.1 km
Continue straight onto De Beers Road

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

355.7 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

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

51.2 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

118.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

38.4 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

78.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Kimberley

07:05 – 17:31

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:18

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 25 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:05

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,971.20

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R14.22

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R142.16

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R3,127.58

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (38)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Buffalo Metro Inner City High School 1 Muir Street East London 5241 Start: Muir Street -33.00659, 27.90211

Midpoint

355.7 km

Total: 710.8 km

Midpoint 355.7 km

710.8 km 493 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 710.8 km

Return-cycle span 1421.6 km

Traversal time 493 min

Maneuver count 34

Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 355.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.00659, 27.90211

Midpoint -30.64630, 26.73753

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

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Questions 9

How far is Buffalo Metro Inner City High School 1 Muir Street East London 5241 from Kimberley? +

Buffalo Metro Inner City High School 1 Muir Street East London 5241 is about 710.8 km from Kimberley by road.

How long does it take from Buffalo Metro Inner City High School 1 Muir Street East London 5241 to Kimberley? +

The drive usually takes about 493 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Buffalo Metro Inner City High School 1 Muir Street East London 5241 to Kimberley 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 Buffalo Metro Inner City High School 1 Muir Street East London 5241 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 Buffalo Metro Inner City High School 1 Muir Street East London 5241 to Kimberley? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,390.01 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,391.55 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,384.38 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,433.00 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Buffalo Metro Inner City High School 1 Muir Street East London 5241 to Kimberley? +

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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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Kimberley Boys High School

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Midas Kimberley

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