Distance from Kimberley N1 to Plein

N Kimberley N1 → Plein

Road distance

925.4 km

Provincial mix · N1 / R44

Kimberley N1 to Plein is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 925.4 km in roughly 10 hrs 46 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

804.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.15×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

10 hrs 46 min

Start point

Market Street

End point

Plein

Return: 21 hrs 33 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

646 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

85.8 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

12 hrs 1 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,809.55

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,811.55

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

223° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

43° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-28.7383, 24.7642

End coords Destination point

-33.9370, 18.8630

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 18 °C Kimberley N1 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 16 °C Plein Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

Kimberley N1 → Plein

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Car

925.4 km

10 hrs 46 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

925.4 km

~14 hrs 14 min

65 km/h avg

✈ KIM → CPT (1 hr 41 min)
🚗 24 km from Cape Town International
↑ 7 hrs 38 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Kimberley N1

Finish Plein

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Kimberley N1 to Plein via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Kimberley N1 to Plein via R44

Provincial road route R44
Head on Market Street

0.1 km
Continue make a U-turn onto Market Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto Phakamile Mabija Street

0.4 km
Turn slight left onto Sydney Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Lennox Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Bultfontein Road

0.6 km
Turn right onto Bishops

0.8 km
Continue straight onto Memorial Street

3.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Memorial Street

1.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

409.8 km
At the end of the road, turn right towards N1

73.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

28.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R44: Wellington

0.5 km
Turn left

16.7 km
Turn left onto Merriman Avenue towards Stellenbosch

0.6 km
Turn right onto Bird Street

0.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Bird Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Bird Street

0.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Plein

0.0 km
Continue onto Plein

0.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Plein

0.0 km
Continue onto Plein

0.0 km
Continue sharp right onto Plein

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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.

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

462.9 km

Northern Cape to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 23 min • 5 hrs 23 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Northern Cape to Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

66.6 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

153.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

50.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Plein

07:47 – 17:41

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:44

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 54 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

7 hrs 17 min

SunriseDawn break

07:47

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,867.98

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R18.51

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R185.07

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,071.56

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (36)

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

462.9 km

Total: 925.4 km

Midpoint 462.9 km

925.4 km 10 hrs 46 min

Destination Plein End: Plein -33.93696, 18.86302

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Northern Cape to Western Cape

One-way road span 925.4 km

Return-cycle span 1,850.7 km

Traversal time 10 hrs 46 min

Maneuver count 28

Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 462.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73830, 24.76423

Midpoint -32.21767, 22.82975

End -33.93696, 18.86302

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Kimberley N1 from Plein? +

Kimberley N1 is about 925.4 km from Plein by road.

How long does it take from Kimberley N1 to Plein? +

The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Kimberley N1 to Plein 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 Plein? +

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 Plein? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,862.18 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,869.51 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,860.18 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,949.46 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Kimberley N1 to Plein? +

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 Plein

: Beaufort

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Quickshop

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Pick n Pay Express

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Usave

Motherdough

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LiquorShop Checkers

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Eikestad Tuinsentrum

Western Cape Education Department Satellite Office

Academic Counselling and Development

Psychotherapeutic and Support services

OKASIE

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Wish Networks (Pty) Ltd.

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Stelmark Center

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Holmes Brothers

Tops

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Agrimark

Bonjour

Tops at Spar

Wijntoer

Junior Akademie Preschool

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