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Distance from Kimberley N1 N1 to Paarl N5 R301

N Kimberley N1 N1 → Paarl N5 R301
Road distance
481.0 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
435.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 29 min
End point
Lady Grey Street
Return: 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
329 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R918.47
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R922.28
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,118.66
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,125.58
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,211.88
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,216.90
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,476.00
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,485.14
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,594.57
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,601.19
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,942.11
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,954.14
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
241° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
61° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-31.8858, 23.0805
End coords Destination point
-33.7310, 18.9642
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Kimberley N1 N1 to Paarl N5 R301 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 481.0 km in roughly 5 hrs 29 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
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Kimberley N1 N1 → Paarl N5 R301
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Car
481.0 km
5 hrs 29 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
481.0 km
~7 hrs 24 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
481 km
↑ 2 hrs 31 min faster
Flight time
57 min
With airport
~2 hrs 57 min
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481.0 km 5 hrs 29 min
Start Kimberley N1 N1
Finish Paarl N5 R301
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    73.2 km
  2. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  3. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  4. Continue straight
    13.7 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Sonstraal Road
    0.3 km
  6. Turn right onto Sonstraal Road
    0.5 km
  7. Turn left onto Klein Drakenstein Road
    3.6 km
  8. Turn left onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive
    0.3 km
  9. Turn right onto Lady Grey Street
    1.3 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Routes ↩ Paarl N5 R301 → Kimberley N1 N1 Kimberley N1 N1 to Johannesburg Kimberley N1 N1 to Pretoria Kimberley N1 N1 to Cape Town Kimberley N1 N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Paarl N5 R301 Pretoria to Paarl N5 R301 Cape Town to Paarl N5 R301
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Halfway point
240.3 km
Northern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 44 min • 2 hrs 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
80.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Paarl N5 R301
07:30 – 17:50
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 20 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 47 min
SunriseDawn break
07:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,010.65
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.62
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R96.20
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,116.48
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kimberley N1 N1 -31.88576, 23.08048
Midpoint
240.3 km
Total: 481.0 km
Midpoint 240.3 km
481.0 km 5 hrs 29 min
Destination Paarl N5 R301 End: Lady Grey Street -33.73103, 18.96421

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 481.0 km
Return-cycle span 962.0 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 29 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 240.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.88576, 23.08048
Midpoint -33.12744, 21.20048
End -33.73103, 18.96421
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Questions 9
How far is Kimberley N1 N1 from Paarl N5 R301? +
Kimberley N1 N1 is about 481.0 km from Paarl N5 R301 by road.
How long does it take from Kimberley N1 N1 to Paarl N5 R301? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kimberley N1 N1 to Paarl N5 R301 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kimberley N1 N1 to Paarl N5 R301? +
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 N1 N1 to Paarl N5 R301? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R918.47 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R922.28 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,118.66 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,125.58 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kimberley N1 N1 to Paarl N5 R301? +
Yes. There are 4 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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From Kimberley N1 N1 To Paarl N5 R301

Route Locations

Start area
Kimberley N1 N1, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Paarl N5 R301, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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