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Distance from Kimberley M1 to Johannesburg M1 N2

Kimberley M1 to Johannesburg M1 N2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 483.8 km in roughly 5 hrs 39 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Kimberley M1 → Johannesburg M1 N2
Road distance
483.8 km
M1 R25
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
433.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 39 min
Start point
Market Street
Return: 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
339 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R923.79
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R927.63
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,125.13
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,132.10
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,218.89
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,223.95
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,484.55
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,493.74
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,603.81
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,610.46
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,953.36
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,965.45
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
49° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
229° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.7383, 24.7642
End coords Destination point
-26.1626, 28.0569
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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483.8 km 5 hrs 39 min
Start Kimberley M1
Finish Johannesburg M1 N2
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Market Street
    0.1 km
  2. Continue straight onto De Beers Road
    0.3 km
  3. Turn left onto Quinn Street
    0.9 km
  4. Turn right onto Phakamile Mabija Street
    2.1 km
  5. Continue straight onto Transvaal
    104.8 km
  6. Continue straight
    6.1 km
  7. Continue straight
    186.4 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    24.3 km
  10. Continue straight
    138.6 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  13. Continue straight
    14.9 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R25: Norwood
    0.4 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right onto 11th Avenue
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right towards M1
    0.3 km
  17. Merge slight right
    0.5 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R0.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. 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 -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
242.0 km
Northern Cape to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 49 min • 2 hrs 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
80.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johannesburg M1 N2
06:34 – 17:33
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 2 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,022.30
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.68
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R96.76
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,128.73
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kimberley M1 Start: Market Street -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint
242.0 km
Total: 483.8 km
Midpoint 242.0 km
483.8 km 5 hrs 39 min
Destination Johannesburg M1 N2 -26.16261, 28.05687

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape to Gauteng
One-way road span 483.8 km
Return-cycle span 967.6 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 242.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint -27.12362, 26.05808
End -26.16261, 28.05687
Destination services

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 N2
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 N2
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 N2
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 N2
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 5 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 N2
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 N2
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Johannesburg M1 N2
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 N2
6
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Questions 9
How far is Kimberley M1 from Johannesburg M1 N2? +
Kimberley M1 is about 483.8 km from Johannesburg M1 N2 by road.
How long does it take from Kimberley M1 to Johannesburg M1 N2? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kimberley M1 to Johannesburg M1 N2 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kimberley M1 to Johannesburg M1 N2? +
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 Kimberley M1 to Johannesburg M1 N2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R923.79 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R927.63 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,125.13 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,132.10 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kimberley M1 to Johannesburg M1 N2? +
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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Transvaal
From Kimberley M1 To Johannesburg M1 N2
ern Bypass
From Kimberley M1 To Johannesburg M1 N2
: Johannesburg
From Kimberley M1 To Johannesburg M1 N2
: Norwood
From Kimberley M1 To Johannesburg M1 N2
Saxonwold
From Kimberley M1 To Johannesburg M1 N2

Route Locations

Start area
Kimberley M1, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg M1 N2, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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