Distance from Ellefsen Close to Kimberley

N Ellefsen Close → Kimberley

Road distance

1,029.3 km

Highway dominant · N12 / N7

Ellefsen Close to Kimberley is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,029.3 km in roughly 12 hrs 6 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

801.7 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.28×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

12 hrs 6 min

Start point

Ellefsen Close

End point

De Beers Road

Return: 24 hrs 13 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

726 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

85.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops

13 hrs 36 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R2,071.27

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R2,079.42

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

55° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

235° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.0769, 18.0488

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 Ellefsen Close Rain View Forecast → 19 °C Kimberley Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Ellefsen Close → Kimberley

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Car

1,029.3 km

12 hrs 6 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,029.3 km

~15 hrs 50 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 112 km to Cape Town International
✈ CPT → KIM (1 hr 41 min)
↑ 6 hrs 53 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Ellefsen Close

Finish Kimberley

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Ellefsen Close to Kimberley via N7 and N12

National highway route N7N12
Head on Ellefsen Close

0.1 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Turn right onto Paradise Street

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Oostewal Street

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

0.0 km
Continue onto Oostewal Street

1.4 km
Continue straight onto Langebaan Road

11.3 km
Turn right

75.0 km
At the end of the road, turn right towards N7: Malmesbury

0.6 km
Merge slight right

2.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards Malmesbury

0.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards Malmesbury

0.1 km
Turn right

0.0 km
Go straight onto Voortrekker Road

2.1 km
Turn left onto Piet Retief Street

2.5 km
Continue straight

1.6 km
Continue straight

24.8 km
At the end of the road, turn left

94.2 km
Turn right

31.7 km
At the end of the road, turn left

290.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

2.0 km
Continue straight

71.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Johannesburg via Kimberley

0.5 km
Merge slight right

409.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Memorial Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Memorial Street

1.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Memorial Street

3.1 km
Continue straight onto Bishops

0.7 km
Turn left 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

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 0

Known total —

Main toll road N12

We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.

N12 N12 N12 N12

Routes ↩ Kimberley → Ellefsen Close Ellefsen Close to Johannesburg Ellefsen Close to Pretoria Ellefsen Close to Cape Town Ellefsen Close to Durban Johannesburg to Kimberley Pretoria to Kimberley Cape Town to Kimberley

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

514.8 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

6 hrs 3 min • 6 hrs 3 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

74.1 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

171.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

55.6 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

77.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Kimberley

07:08 – 17:30

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:19

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 21 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

5 hrs 15 min

SunriseDawn break

07:08

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,302.28

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R20.59

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R205.85

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,528.72

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (28)

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 Ellefsen Close Start: Ellefsen Close -33.07687, 18.04878

Midpoint

514.8 km

Total: 1,029.3 km

Midpoint 514.8 km

1,029.3 km 12 hrs 6 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 1,029.3 km

Return-cycle span 2,058.5 km

Traversal time 12 hrs 6 min

Maneuver count 37

Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 514.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.07687, 18.04878

Midpoint -32.45962, 22.38158

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 Ellefsen Close from Kimberley? +

Ellefsen Close is about 1,029.3 km from Kimberley by road.

How long does it take from Ellefsen Close to Kimberley? +

The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Ellefsen Close 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 Ellefsen Close 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 Ellefsen Close to Kimberley? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,071.27 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,079.42 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,069.05 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,168.35 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Ellefsen Close 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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