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Distance from Kimberley to 87Th

Kimberley to 87Th is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 456.4 km in roughly 5 hrs 26 min.

N Kimberley → 87Th
Road distance
456.4 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
411.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 26 min
Start point
Market Street
End point
87th
Return: 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
326 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R871.54
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R875.15
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,061.49
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,068.06
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,149.95
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,154.72
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,400.58
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,409.25
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,513.09
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,519.36
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,842.86
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,854.27
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
48° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
228° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.7383, 24.7642
End coords Destination point
-26.2236, 27.8236
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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456.4 km 5 hrs 26 min
Start Kimberley
Finish 87Th
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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 straight onto De Beers Road
    0.3 km
  3. Turn left onto Quinn Street
    0.9 km
  4. Turn right onto Phakamile Mabija Street
    2.1 km
  5. Continue straight onto Transvaal
    104.8 km
  6. Continue straight
    6.1 km
  7. Continue straight
    186.4 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    24.3 km
  10. Continue straight
    120.7 km
  11. Turn left onto Adcock Street
    7.9 km
  12. Turn right onto Main Street
    1.4 km
  13. Turn left
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right onto 7th Street
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left onto 9th
    0.2 km
  16. Continue slight right onto 3rd
    0.4 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right onto Zakhele Drive
    0.1 km
  18. Turn left onto 84th
    0.2 km
  19. Turn right onto 87th
    0.2 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ 87Th → Kimberley Kimberley to Johannesburg Kimberley to Pretoria Kimberley to Cape Town Kimberley to Durban Johannesburg to 87Th Pretoria to 87Th Cape Town to 87Th
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
228.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 43 min • 2 hrs 43 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
32.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
75.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 87Th
06:36 – 17:33
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,907.90
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.13
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R91.29
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,008.32
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kimberley Start: Market Street -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint
228.3 km
Total: 456.4 km
Midpoint 228.3 km
456.4 km 5 hrs 26 min
Destination 87Th End: 87th -26.22357, 27.82364

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 456.4 km
Return-cycle span 912.9 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 26 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 4.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 228.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint -27.21910, 25.97360
End -26.22357, 27.82364
Destination services

Available in 87Th

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Service groups 4
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around 87Th
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around 87Th
2
  • Woolworths
    Bolani Road, Soweto, 1808
  • PEP
    Mohajana Street, Soweto, 1723, Gauteng
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around 87Th
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 87Th
6
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Questions 9
How far is Kimberley from 87Th? +
Kimberley is about 456.4 km from 87Th by road.
How long does it take from Kimberley to 87Th? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kimberley to 87Th in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kimberley to 87Th? +
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 to 87Th? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R871.54 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R875.15 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,061.49 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,068.06 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kimberley to 87Th? +
No tollgates are 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Transvaal
From Kimberley To 87Th
9th
From Kimberley To 87Th
3rd
From Kimberley To 87Th
84th
From Kimberley To 87Th

Route Locations

Start area
Kimberley
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
87Th, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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