Distance from Karos to Napierville

N Karos → Napierville

Road distance

1074.1 km

Highway dominant · N1 / N5

Karos to Napierville is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,074.1 km in roughly 12 hrs 25 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

860.7 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.25×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

12 hrs 25 min

Start point

Main Street

End point

Roy Campbell Road

Return: 24 hrs 50 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

745 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

86.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops

13 hrs 55 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R2,161.50

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R2,170.01

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

101° E

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

281° W

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-28.4225, 21.6124

End coords Destination point

-29.6169, 30.3608

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 14 °C Karos Clear Sky View Forecast → 17 °C Napierville Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Karos → Napierville

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Car

1074.1 km

12 hrs 25 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1074.1 km

~16 hrs 31 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 34 km to Upington Airport
✈ UTN → JNB → PZB (1 hr 47 min)
🚗 5 km from Pietermaritzburg Airport
↑ 7 hrs 39 min faster than driving · Search →

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Places from Karos to Napierville

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Hotel Before halfway

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 454 km from start

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

B 454 km from start

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Hotel Before halfway

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 454 km from start

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

B 454 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Karos

Finish Napierville

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Karos to Napierville via N1 and N5

National highway route N1N5
Head on Main Street

0.6 km
At the end of the road, turn right

69.9 km
Turn left

281.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Schmidtsdrift Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Schmidtsdrift Road

3.6 km
Continue straight onto Long Street

1.7 km
Turn right onto Bultfontein Road

0.6 km
Continue straight onto Dalham Road

0.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Oliver Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Oliver Street

4.0 km
Continue straight onto Nathan Street

150.5 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad

0.6 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

111.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5

0.6 km
Turn right

66.5 km
Continue straight

71.4 km
Turn right onto Hospital Road

91.6 km
Merge slight right

211.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left

0.7 km
Turn right onto Peter Brown Drive

0.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Howick Road

0.1 km
Continue onto Howick Road

2.8 km
Turn right onto Victoria Road

1.3 km
Turn left onto Pine Street North

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Selby Msimang Road

0.7 km
Turn right onto Devonshire Road

0.6 km
Continue slight right onto Devonshire Road

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Eugene Marais Road

0.6 km
Turn right onto Roy Campbell Road

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 13

Known total R779.50

Main toll road N1

This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

536.8 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

6 hrs 12 min • 6 hrs 12 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

77.3 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

178.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

58.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

80.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Napierville

06:49 – 17:06

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:57

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 17 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

8 hrs 21 min

SunriseDawn break

06:49

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,489.71

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R21.48

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R214.82

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,726.01

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (22)

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 Karos Start: Main Street -28.42248, 21.61237

Midpoint

536.8 km

Total: 1074.1 km

Midpoint 536.8 km

1074.1 km 745 min

Destination Napierville End: Roy Campbell Road -29.61694, 30.36083

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1074.1 km

Return-cycle span 2148.2 km

Traversal time 745 min

Maneuver count 30

Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 536.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.42248, 21.61237

Midpoint -28.97346, 26.30923

End -29.61694, 30.36083

Route support

Route FAQ

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How far is Karos from Napierville? +

Karos is about 1074.1 km from Napierville by road.

How long does it take from Karos to Napierville? +

The drive usually takes about 745 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Karos to Napierville 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 Karos to Napierville? +

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 Karos to Napierville? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,161.50 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,170.01 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,159.18 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,262.81 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Karos to Napierville? +

Yes. There are 13 tollgates 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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Distance from Karos to Napierville

Places from Karos to Napierville

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