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Distance from Johannesburg to Kimberley M1

Johannesburg to Kimberley M1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 477.1 km in roughly 5 hrs 40 min.

N Johannesburg → Kimberley M1
Road distance
477.1 km
M1 N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
429.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 40 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
End point
De Beers Road
Return: 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
340 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R798.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R802.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R889.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R896.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,053.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,058.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,173.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,183.43
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,386.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,393.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,544.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,557.15
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
228° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
48° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-28.7383, 24.7642
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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477.1 km 5 hrs 40 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Kimberley M1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Commissioner Street
    1.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Simmonds Street
    0.8 km
  3. Turn right onto Trump Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Booysens Road
    3.3 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork towards M1
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right
    2.7 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    13.3 km
  11. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  12. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  13. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  14. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  15. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    56.3 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    300.3 km
  18. Turn left onto De Beers Road
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
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 M1 → Johannesburg Johannesburg to Pretoria Johannesburg to Cape Town Johannesburg to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Johannesburg to Kimberley M1 Pretoria to Kimberley M1 Cape Town to Kimberley M1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
238.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 50 min • 2 hrs 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
79.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kimberley M1
06:48 – 17:46
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 27 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,994.29
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.54
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R95.42
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,099.26
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
238.7 km
Total: 477.1 km
Midpoint 238.7 km
477.1 km 5 hrs 40 min
Destination Kimberley M1 End: De Beers Road -28.73830, 24.76423

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 477.1 km
Return-cycle span 954.2 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 40 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 238.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -27.14417, 26.03856
End -28.73830, 24.76423
Destination services

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Service groups 4
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Kimberley M1
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Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Kimberley M1
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Kimberley M1
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Kimberley M1
6
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Kimberley M1? +
Johannesburg is about 477.1 km from Kimberley M1 by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Kimberley M1? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Kimberley M1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Kimberley M1? +
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 Johannesburg to Kimberley M1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R798.67 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R802.45 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R889.70 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R896.92 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Kimberley M1? +
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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Towns along the route

: Soweto
From Johannesburg To Kimberley M1
Kimberley
From Johannesburg To Kimberley M1
Bloemfontein
From Johannesburg To Kimberley M1
ern Bypass
From Johannesburg To Kimberley M1

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kimberley M1, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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About 142.8 km Difference: 334.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
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