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Distance from Kestell to Amam R57

N Kestell → Amam R57
Road distance
1236.7 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N5 / N8 / R57
Kestell to Amam R57 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,236.7 km in roughly 15 hrs 39 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,003.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
40
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 39 min
Start point
Swart Street
Return: 31 hrs 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
939 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,361.49
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,371.29
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,876.18
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,893.99
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,115.86
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,128.78
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,794.96
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,818.46
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,099.82
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,116.82
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,993.37
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,024.29
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
263° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
83° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.3117, 28.6994
End coords Destination point
-29.1008, 18.4491
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 16 °C Kestell Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 23 °C Amam R57 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Kestell → Amam R57
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Car
1236.7 km
15 hrs 39 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1236.7 km
~19 hrs 1 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
1,237 km
~2 hrs 28 min
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1236.7 km 940 min
Start Kestell
Finish Amam R57
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Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Kestell to Amam R57 via N5 and N1 and N8
National highway route N5 N1 N8
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Directions from Kestell to Amam R57 via R57
Provincial road route R57
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Head on Swart Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Piet Retief Street
    0.4 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Van Rensburg Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Jan van Riebeeck Street
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Humphrey Simes Street
    0.5 km
  7. Turn slight left towards R57: Reitz
    0.1 km
  8. Go straight
    0.1 km
  9. Take the ramp slight left towards N5: Bethlehem
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right
    44.1 km
  11. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  12. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  13. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  14. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    111.3 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  16. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Road towards N8: Kimberley
    0.1 km
  17. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.9 km
  18. Merge slight left onto Oliver Street
    3.7 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dalham Road
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  21. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  22. Turn left onto Long Street
    1.7 km
  23. Continue straight onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    3.6 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    281.6 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn right
    114.5 km
  27. Turn left onto Z.F. Mgcawu Street
    0.2 km
  28. Turn left onto Le Roux Street
    0.3 km
  29. Continue straight onto Lemoen Way
    38.9 km
  30. Turn right onto Main Street
    171.1 km
  31. Continue straight onto Skool Street
    0.6 km
  32. Continue straight onto 4th Street
    115.6 km
  33. Turn right
    32.2 km
  34. Turn slight right
    13.9 km
  35. Continue straight
    0.9 km
  36. Turn slight left
    2.0 km
  37. Turn sharp right
    7.4 km
  38. Continue slight right
    0.1 km
  39. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  40. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Amam R57 → Kestell Kestell to Johannesburg Kestell to Pretoria Kestell to Cape Town Kestell to Durban Johannesburg to Amam R57 Pretoria to Amam R57 Cape Town to Amam R57
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
618.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 49 min • 7 hrs 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
89.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
205.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
66.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Amam R57
07:25 – 17:59
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 34 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 48 min
SunriseDawn break
07:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,169.60
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R24.73
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R247.35
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,441.69
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kestell Start: Swart Street -28.31167, 28.69943
Midpoint
618.0 km
Total: 1236.7 km
Midpoint 618.0 km
1236.7 km 940 min
Destination Amam R57 -29.10076, 18.44909

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1236.7 km
Return-cycle span 2473.4 km
Traversal time 940 min
Maneuver count 40
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 618.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.31167, 28.69943
Midpoint -28.89011, 23.11286
End -29.10076, 18.44909
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Questions 9
How far is Kestell from Amam R57? +
Kestell is about 1236.7 km from Amam R57 by road.
How long does it take from Kestell to Amam R57? +
The drive usually takes about 940 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kestell to Amam R57 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 Kestell to Amam R57? +
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 Kestell to Amam R57? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,361.49 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,371.29 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,876.18 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,893.99 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kestell to Amam R57? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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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Route Locations

Start area
Kestell
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Amam R57, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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