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Distance from Kimberley to Cliff

Kimberley to Cliff is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 730.4 km in roughly 8 hrs 50 min.

N Kimberley → Cliff
Road distance
730.4 km
N1 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
500.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.46×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 50 min
Start point
Market Street
Return: 17 hrs 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
530 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,222.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,228.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,362.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,373.04
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,613.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,620.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,797.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,811.65
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,122.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,132.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,364.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,383.75
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
101° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
281° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.7383, 24.7642
End coords Destination point
-29.5298, 29.8386
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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730.4 km 531 min
Start Kimberley
Finish Cliff
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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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
    183.2 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Currys Post
    0.4 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right
    5.9 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.2 km
  21. Turn left
    16.1 km
  22. Go straight
    19.0 km
  23. Turn right
    6.2 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R779.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 13 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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Cliff → Kimberley Kimberley to Johannesburg Kimberley to Pretoria Kimberley to Cape Town Kimberley to Durban Johannesburg to Cliff Pretoria to Cliff Cape Town to Cliff
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
365.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 25 min • 4 hrs 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
52.6 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
121.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
39.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cliff
06:30 – 17:23
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,052.96
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.61
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R146.07
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,213.64
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 Start: Market Street -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint
365.1 km
Total: 730.4 km
Midpoint 365.1 km
730.4 km 531 min
Destination Cliff -29.52981, 29.83861

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 730.4 km
Return-cycle span 1460.8 km
Traversal time 531 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 365.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint -28.30715, 27.91752
End -29.52981, 29.83861
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Questions 9
How far is Kimberley from Cliff? +
Kimberley is about 730.4 km from Cliff by road.
How long does it take from Kimberley to Cliff? +
The drive usually takes about 531 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kimberley to Cliff 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 Cliff? +
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 Cliff? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,222.64 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,228.43 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,362.00 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,373.04 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kimberley to Cliff? +
Yes. There are 13 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. 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
Cliff, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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