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Distance from Kimberley N1 to Kirstenbosch

Kimberley N1 to Kirstenbosch is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 958.3 km in roughly 11 hrs 8 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Kimberley N1 → Kirstenbosch
Road distance
958.3 km
M16 M3 M5 N1 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
837.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 8 min
Start point
Market Street
End point
Smuts Track
Return: 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
668 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,829.85
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,837.44
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,228.67
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,242.47
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,414.39
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,424.41
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,940.61
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,958.81
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,176.83
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,190.01
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,869.22
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,893.18
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
224° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
44° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.7383, 24.7642
End coords Destination point
-33.9856, 18.4301
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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958.3 km 11 hrs 8 min
Start Kimberley N1
Finish Kirstenbosch
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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 make a U-turn onto Market Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Phakamile Mabija Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn slight left onto Sydney Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  7. Turn right onto Bishops
    0.8 km
  8. Continue straight onto Memorial Street
    3.1 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Memorial Street
    1.1 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    409.8 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right towards N1
    73.5 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  16. Continue straight
    68.8 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  19. Go straight onto Koeberg Road
    0.1 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg
    0.8 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M16: Berkley Road
    0.4 km
  22. Keep slight right at the fork towards M16
    0.0 km
  23. Turn right onto Berkley Road
    0.7 km
  24. Turn left onto Liesbeek Parkway
    1.6 km
  25. Take the ramp slight right towards N2: Cape Town
    0.2 km
  26. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way towards Cape Town
    0.6 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M3: Rhodes Drive
    0.4 km
  28. Merge slight right onto Rhodes Drive
    1.8 km
  29. Continue straight onto Union Avenue
    1.9 km
  30. Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue towards Hout Bay
    1.8 km
  31. Turn right
    0.1 km
  32. Turn right
    0.3 km
  33. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  34. Turn right onto Smuts Track
    0.0 km
  35. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
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
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Routes ↩ Kirstenbosch → Kimberley N1 Kimberley N1 to Johannesburg Kimberley N1 to Pretoria Kimberley N1 to Cape Town Kimberley N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Kirstenbosch Pretoria to Kirstenbosch Cape Town to Kirstenbosch
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
479.3 km
Northern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 34 min • 5 hrs 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
69.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
159.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
51.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kirstenbosch
07:26 – 17:57
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 30 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 29 min
SunriseDawn break
07:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,005.78
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.17
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R191.66
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,216.61
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (35)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kimberley N1 Start: Market Street -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint
479.3 km
Total: 958.3 km
Midpoint 479.3 km
958.3 km 11 hrs 8 min
Destination Kirstenbosch End: Smuts Track -33.98561, 18.43014

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 958.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,916.6 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 8 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 479.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint -32.29059, 22.67778
End -33.98561, 18.43014
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Kirstenbosch
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Kirstenbosch
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Kirstenbosch
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Kirstenbosch
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Kirstenbosch
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Kirstenbosch
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Kirstenbosch
5
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Questions 9
How far is Kimberley N1 from Kirstenbosch? +
Kimberley N1 is about 958.3 km from Kirstenbosch by road.
How long does it take from Kimberley N1 to Kirstenbosch? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kimberley N1 to Kirstenbosch 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 Kimberley N1 to Kirstenbosch? +
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 to Kirstenbosch? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,829.85 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,837.44 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,228.67 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,242.47 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kimberley N1 to Kirstenbosch? +
Yes. There are 4 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Bishops
From Kimberley N1 To Kirstenbosch
: Beaufort
From Kimberley N1 To Kirstenbosch
: Cape Town
From Kimberley N1 To Kirstenbosch
: Maitland
From Kimberley N1 To Kirstenbosch
Muizenberg
From Kimberley N1 To Kirstenbosch
Black River Parkway
From Kimberley N1 To Kirstenbosch
Liesbeek Parkway
From Kimberley N1 To Kirstenbosch
Settlers Way
From Kimberley N1 To Kirstenbosch
Hout Bay
From Kimberley N1 To Kirstenbosch
Smuts Track
From Kimberley N1 To Kirstenbosch

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

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