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Distance from Colesberg N1 to Kimberley

N Colesberg N1 → Kimberley
Road distance
371.4 km
N8
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
220.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.69×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 59 min
End point
De Beers Road
Return: 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
239 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
93.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R709.17
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R712.11
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R863.73
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R869.08
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R935.71
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R939.59
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,139.65
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,146.70
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,231.20
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,236.31
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,499.54
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,508.82
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
350° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
170° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.6894, 25.1512
End coords Destination point
-28.7383, 24.7642
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Colesberg N1 to Kimberley is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 371.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 59 min.
Travel modes
Colesberg N1 → Kimberley
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Car
371.4 km
3 hrs 59 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
371.4 km
~5 hrs 42 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
371 km
↑ 1 hr 14 min faster
Flight time
44 min
With airport
~2 hrs 44 min
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371.4 km 3 hrs 59 min
Start Colesberg N1
Finish Kimberley
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right
    214.2 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left onto Nathan Street towards N8: Kimberley
    150.9 km
  5. Merge slight left onto Oliver Street
    3.7 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dalham Road
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  8. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  9. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Street
    0.4 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right onto New Main Street
    0.1 km
  11. Turn left onto Stockdale Street
    0.1 km
  12. Turn right onto Old Main Street
    0.1 km
  13. Continue straight onto De Beers Road
    0.1 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
185.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 59 min • 1 hr 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
26.7 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
61.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
20.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
59.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kimberley
06:57 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
06:57
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,552.46
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.43
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R74.28
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,634.17
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Colesberg N1 -30.68937, 25.15123
Midpoint
185.8 km
Total: 371.4 km
Midpoint 185.8 km
371.4 km 3 hrs 59 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 371.4 km
Return-cycle span 742.8 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 59 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 185.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.68937, 25.15123
Midpoint -29.38125, 26.14230
End -28.73830, 24.76423
Places

Places in Kimberley

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

26 places
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Supermarket

Diamond Supermarket

📍 Supermarket Stockdale Street
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Bank

Capitec Bank

🏦 Bank Du Toitspan Road
📍
Supermarket

Super Save Supermarket

📍 Supermarket 63 Stockdale Street
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Supermarket

Fourways Supermarket

📍 Supermarket Compound Street
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Phakamile Mabija Street
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Supermarket

Big Family Supermarket & Takeaways

📍 Supermarket De Beers Road
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Chapel Street
🏦
Bank

Capitec Bank

🏦 Bank York Road
🏦
Bank

African Bank

🏦 Bank George Street
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Supermarket

Woolworths

📍 Supermarket Lennox Street
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Lennox Street
📍
Supermarket

Jani's Supermarket & Wholesalers

📍 Supermarket De Beers Road
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Supermarket

Checkers

📍 Supermarket Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 8301, Northern Cape
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 64 Long Street, Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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Convenience store

Bonjour

📍 Convenience store 113 Phakamile Mabija Road, Kimberley, 8301
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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School

Kimberley Boys High School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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School

Newton Primary School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8306, Northern Cape
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School

Diamantveld High School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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School

Vooruitsig Primary School

🏫 School 14 William Gasson Street, Kimberley, 8300, Northern Cape
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School

Kimberley Girls' High School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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School

Kimberley Junior School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
🏫
School

Floors Comprehensive School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 8301, Northern Cape
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 Colesberg N1 from Kimberley? +
Colesberg N1 is about 371.4 km from Kimberley by road.
How long does it take from Colesberg N1 to Kimberley? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Colesberg N1 to Kimberley in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Colesberg N1 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 Colesberg N1 to Kimberley? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R709.17 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R712.11 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R863.73 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R869.08 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Colesberg N1 to Kimberley? +
No tollgates are 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

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From Colesberg N1 To Kimberley

Route Locations

Start area
Colesberg N1, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kimberley
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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