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Distance from Kimberley to Caledon

Kimberley to Caledon is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 942.6 km in roughly 10 hrs 40 min.

N Kimberley → Caledon
Road distance
942.6 km
585.7 mi • 508.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
792.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 40 min
Return: 21 hrs 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
10 hrs 40 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,577.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,585.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,757.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,771.99
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,081.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,091.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,319.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,338.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,739.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,752.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,051.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,076.38
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
10 hrs 40 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
10 hrs 55 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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942.6 km 10 hrs 40 min
Start Kimberley
Finish Caledon
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head east on Market Street
    0.1 km
  2. Continue straight 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, N12
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road, N8, N12
    1.1 km
  7. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Oliver Street, N8
    2.5 km
  8. Turn right onto Landbou Street
    3.6 km
  9. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto N12
    410.5 km
  10. Turn right onto N1, N12
    73.5 km
  11. Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Donkin Street, N1, N12
    343.3 km
  12. Turn left
    4.3 km
  13. Turn left
    3.3 km
  14. Keep right
    11.3 km
  15. Turn left onto R43
    41.2 km
  16. Turn left onto R43
    31.7 km
  17. Turn left onto N2
    13.9 km
  18. Turn right onto Prince Alfred Road
    1.4 km
  19. Turn left onto Trinity Street
    0.2 km
  20. Arrive at Trinity Street, on the right
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N1 N1 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
471.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 20 min • 5 hrs 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Kimberley → Caledon
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Kimberley
Destination area Arrival
Caledon, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kimberley → Caledon
Kimberley Origin postcode
Not available
Caledon Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
570.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
649.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
704.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Caledon → Kimberley
Kimberley ↔ Caledon
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Kimberley to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Kimberley -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint
471.3 km
Total: 942.6 km
Midpoint 471.3 km
942.6 km 10 hrs 40 min
Destination Caledon -34.23000, 19.42833

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 942.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,885.2 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 40 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 471.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint -32.25053, 22.76672
End -34.23000, 19.42833
Destination services

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Service groups 1
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Questions 9
How far is Kimberley from Caledon? +
Kimberley is about 942.6 km from Caledon by road.
How long does it take from Kimberley to Caledon? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kimberley to Caledon 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 to Caledon? +
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 Caledon? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,577.90 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,585.36 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,757.74 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,771.99 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kimberley to Caledon? +
No tollgates are 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Kimberley
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Caledon, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 570.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 649.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 704.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 666.2 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 799.7 km

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