Distance from Kimberley N1 to London N3

N Kimberley N1 → London N3

Road distance

496.3 km

M1 M60 N3

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

442.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.12×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 hrs 50 min

Start point

Market Street

End point

Eastern Bypass

Return: 40 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

350 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

85.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

6 hrs 20 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R947.66

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R951.59

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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

-26.0978, 28.1196

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Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Travel modes

Kimberley N1 → London N3

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Car

496.3 km

5 hrs 50 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

496.3 km

~7 hrs 38 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 2 hrs 50 min faster

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Kimberley N1

Finish London N3

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Head on Market Street

0.1 km
Continue straight onto De Beers Road

0.3 km
Turn left onto Quinn Street

0.9 km
Turn right onto Phakamile Mabija Street

2.1 km
Continue straight onto Transvaal

104.8 km
Continue straight

6.1 km
Continue straight

186.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

24.3 km
Continue straight

138.6 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass

3.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg

0.7 km
Continue straight

22.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M60: Wendywood

0.4 km
Turn right onto Marlboro Drive

3.0 km
Continue straight onto Marlboro Drive

0.3 km
Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Germiston

0.8 km
Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass

1.3 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 3

Known total R0.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

248.3 km

Northern Cape to Gauteng

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 55 min • 2 hrs 55 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Northern Cape to Gauteng

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

35.7 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

82.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

26.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at London N3

06:39 – 17:27

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 48 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

5 hrs 13 min

SunriseDawn break

06:39

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,074.55

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R9.93

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R99.26

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,183.74

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (11)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Kimberley N1 Start: Market Street -28.73830, 24.76423

Midpoint

248.3 km

Total: 496.3 km

Midpoint 248.3 km

496.3 km 5 hrs 50 min

Destination London N3 End: Eastern Bypass -26.09778, 28.11959

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Northern Cape to Gauteng

One-way road span 496.3 km

Return-cycle span 992.6 km

Traversal time 5 hrs 50 min

Maneuver count 19

Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 248.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73830, 24.76423

Midpoint -27.07848, 26.09576

End -26.09778, 28.11959

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School 0.7 km

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Questions 9

How far is Kimberley N1 from London N3? +

Kimberley N1 is about 496.3 km from London N3 by road.

How long does it take from Kimberley N1 to London N3? +

The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Kimberley N1 to London N3 in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Kimberley N1 to London N3? +

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 London N3? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R947.66 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R951.59 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,154.21 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,161.35 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Kimberley N1 to London N3? +

Yes. There are 3 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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