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Distance from Kestell to Ikosies

Kestell to Ikosies is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,292.9 km in roughly 14 hrs 44 min.

N Kestell → Ikosies
Road distance
1,292.9 km
803.4 mi • 698.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,084.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
39
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 44 min
Return: 29 hrs 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
14 hrs 44 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,164.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,174.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,411.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,430.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,855.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,869.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,181.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,207.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,757.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,775.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,185.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,219.82
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
14 hrs 44 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
14 hrs 59 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,292.9 km 14 hrs 44 min
Start Kestell
Finish Ikosies
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  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
    161.7 km
  33. Turn left onto Koeboegas Street
    0.4 km
  34. Turn right onto Kokerboom Road
    0.3 km
  35. Take the ramp right towards N7: Keetmanshoop
    0.5 km
  36. Merge slight right
    48.6 km
  37. Turn left
    6.7 km
  38. Turn right onto Ikosies
    10.1 km
  39. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
646.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 22 min • 7 hrs 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Kestell → Ikosies
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Kestell
Destination area Arrival
Ikosies, Northern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kestell → Ikosies
Kestell Origin postcode
Not available
Ikosies Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
920.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
999.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,016.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Ikosies → Kestell
Kestell ↔ Ikosies
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kestell -28.31167, 28.69943
Midpoint
646.1 km
Total: 1,292.9 km
Midpoint 646.1 km
1,292.9 km 14 hrs 44 min
Destination Ikosies -29.16801, 17.61943

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,292.9 km
Return-cycle span 2,585.9 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 44 min
Maneuver count 39
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 646.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.31167, 28.69943
Midpoint -28.89560, 22.82809
End -29.16801, 17.61943
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Questions 9
How far is Kestell from Ikosies? +
Kestell is about 1,292.9 km from Ikosies by road.
How long does it take from Kestell to Ikosies? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kestell to Ikosies 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 Ikosies? +
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 Ikosies? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,164.38 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,174.62 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,411.07 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,430.62 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kestell to Ikosies? +
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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Towns along the route

: Reitz
From Kestell To Ikosies
Harrismith
From Kestell To Ikosies
: Bethlehem
From Kestell To Ikosies
: Bloemfontein
From Kestell To Ikosies
Kimberley
From Kestell To Ikosies
Lemoen Way
From Kestell To Ikosies
: Keetmanshoop
From Kestell To Ikosies

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 920.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 999.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,016.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,054.4 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 1,150.1 km

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