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Distance from Heroldsbaai N12 to Kimberley

N Heroldsbaai N12 → Kimberley
Road distance
740.3 km
N1 N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
631.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
36
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 3 min
Start point
Vaalkom Street
End point
De Beers Road
Return: 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
543 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,413.53
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,419.40
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,721.61
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,732.27
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,865.08
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,872.82
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,271.57
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,285.64
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,454.05
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,464.23
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,988.91
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,007.42
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
21° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
201° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0506, 22.3975
End coords Destination point
-28.7383, 24.7642
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Heroldsbaai N12 to Kimberley is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 740.3 km in roughly 9 hrs 3 min.
Travel modes
Heroldsbaai N12 → Kimberley
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Car
740.3 km
9 hrs 3 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
740.3 km
~11 hrs 23 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
740 km
↑ 5 hrs 34 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 28 min
With airport
~3 hrs 28 min
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740.3 km 9 hrs 3 min
Start Heroldsbaai N12
Finish Kimberley
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Vaalkom Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Slaapplek Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Rooikransie Avenue
    0.2 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Rooidraai
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Rooidraai
    3.2 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    5.5 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Montagu Street
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Montagu Street
    4.0 km
  11. Turn left towards N12
    18.1 km
  12. Turn left
    32.0 km
  13. Turn right onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  14. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Springbok Road
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right
    172.5 km
  19. Continue right towards N1
    7.8 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  21. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  22. Continue straight
    71.2 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Johannesburg via Kimberley
    0.5 km
  24. Merge slight right
    409.5 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  26. Continue onto Memorial Street
    1.1 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  28. Continue onto Memorial Street
    3.1 km
  29. Continue straight onto Bishops
    0.7 km
  30. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  31. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Street
    0.4 km
  32. At the end of the road, turn right onto New Main Street
    0.1 km
  33. Turn left onto Stockdale Street
    0.1 km
  34. Turn right onto Old Main Street
    0.1 km
  35. Continue straight onto De Beers Road
    0.1 km
  36. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N1
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.
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
370.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 31 min • 4 hrs 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
53.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
123.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
40.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kimberley
06:54 – 17:39
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 39 min
SunriseDawn break
06:54
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,094.40
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.81
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R148.06
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,257.26
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (38)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
7
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Heroldsbaai N12 Start: Vaalkom Street -34.05056, 22.39750
Midpoint
370.6 km
Total: 740.3 km
Midpoint 370.6 km
740.3 km 9 hrs 3 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 740.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,480.6 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 36
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 370.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.05056, 22.39750
Midpoint -31.52654, 23.06791
End -28.73830, 24.76423
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Kimberley
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Kimberley
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Kimberley
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Kimberley
6
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 Heroldsbaai N12 from Kimberley? +
Heroldsbaai N12 is about 740.3 km from Kimberley by road.
How long does it take from Heroldsbaai N12 to Kimberley? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Heroldsbaai N12 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 Heroldsbaai N12 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 Heroldsbaai N12 to Kimberley? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,413.53 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,419.40 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,721.61 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,732.27 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Heroldsbaai N12 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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: Johannesburg
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: Johannesburg via Kimberley
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Bishops
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Route Locations

Start area
Heroldsbaai N12, Western 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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