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Distance from Kimberley N1 to Ruby Gailey M31

N Kimberley N1 → Ruby Gailey M31
Road distance
588.9 km
N1 N5 R616
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
489.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 45 min
Start point
Market Street
End point
Ruby Gailey
Return: 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
405 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,124.41
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,129.08
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,369.48
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,377.96
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,483.60
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,489.75
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,806.95
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,818.14
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,952.11
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,960.20
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,377.56
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,392.29
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
89° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
269° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.7383, 24.7642
End coords Destination point
-28.5403, 29.7757
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Kimberley N1 to Ruby Gailey M31 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 588.9 km in roughly 6 hrs 45 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Kimberley N1 → Ruby Gailey M31
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Car
588.9 km
6 hrs 45 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
588.9 km
~9 hrs 3 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
589 km
↑ 3 hrs 34 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 10 min
With airport
~3 hrs 10 min
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588.9 km 6 hrs 45 min
Start Kimberley N1
Finish Ruby Gailey M31
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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. Continue straight onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Oliver Street
    0.1 km
  9. Continue onto Oliver Street
    4.0 km
  10. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.5 km
  11. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.6 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    111.3 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  14. Turn right
    66.5 km
  15. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  16. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  17. Merge slight right
    67.8 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  19. Turn left
    12.3 km
  20. Turn left
    2.5 km
  21. Turn right
    4.9 km
  22. Turn left
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right onto Egerton Road
    0.6 km
  24. Turn left onto Cochrane Road
    0.8 km
  25. Turn right onto Ruby Gailey
    0.8 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R338.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Ruby Gailey M31 → Kimberley N1 Kimberley N1 to Johannesburg Kimberley N1 to Pretoria Kimberley N1 to Cape Town Kimberley N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Ruby Gailey M31 Pretoria to Ruby Gailey M31 Cape Town to Ruby Gailey M31
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
294.3 km
Northern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 22 min • 3 hrs 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
42.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
97.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
31.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ruby Gailey M31
06:34 – 17:19
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 40 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,461.48
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.78
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R117.77
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,591.03
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kimberley N1 Start: Market Street -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint
294.3 km
Total: 588.9 km
Midpoint 294.3 km
588.9 km 6 hrs 45 min
Destination Ruby Gailey M31 End: Ruby Gailey -28.54029, 29.77565

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 588.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,177.7 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 4.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 294.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint -28.45701, 27.24592
End -28.54029, 29.77565
Destination services

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Service groups 5
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Ruby Gailey M31
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Ruby Gailey M31
1
  • PEP
    Keate Street, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Ruby Gailey M31
1
  • ABSA
    Murchison Street
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Ruby Gailey M31
3
  • Shell
    52 Newcastle Road, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell Select
    3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    87 Murchinson Street, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Ruby Gailey M31
4
  • Pick n Pay
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Boxer
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Quickshop
    11 Murchison Street, Ladysmith
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Questions 9
How far is Kimberley N1 from Ruby Gailey M31? +
Kimberley N1 is about 588.9 km from Ruby Gailey M31 by road.
How long does it take from Kimberley N1 to Ruby Gailey M31? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kimberley N1 to Ruby Gailey M31 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 Ruby Gailey M31? +
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 Ruby Gailey M31? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,124.41 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,129.08 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,369.48 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,377.96 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kimberley N1 to Ruby Gailey M31? +
Yes. There are 5 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

: Kroonstad
From Kimberley N1 To Ruby Gailey M31
Maseru
From Kimberley N1 To Ruby Gailey M31
Western Bypass
From Kimberley N1 To Ruby Gailey M31
: Senekal
From Kimberley N1 To Ruby Gailey M31
Theunissen
From Kimberley N1 To Ruby Gailey M31
: Bergville
From Kimberley N1 To Ruby Gailey M31
Ruby Gailey
From Kimberley N1 To Ruby Gailey M31

Route Locations

Start area
Kimberley N1, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Ruby Gailey M31, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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