Distance from Kimberley to E55

N Kimberley → E55

Road distance

951.5 km

Mixed roads · M22 / N1 / N2 / R300

Kimberley to E55 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 951.5 km in roughly 11 hrs 2 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

829.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.15×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

11 hrs 2 min

Start point

Market Street

Return: 22 hrs 5 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

662 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

86.2 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

12 hrs 17 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,860.72

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,862.78

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

224° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

44° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-28.7383, 24.7642

End coords Destination point

-33.9956, 18.5608

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 11 °C Kimberley Clear Sky View Forecast → 12 °C E55 Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Kimberley → E55

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Car

951.5 km

11 hrs 2 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

951.5 km

~14 hrs 38 min

65 km/h avg

✈ KIM → CPT (1 hr 41 min)
🚗 5 km from Cape Town International
↑ 8 hrs 16 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

Finish E55

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Kimberley to E55 via N1 and N2

National highway route N1N2
Directions from Kimberley to E55 via M22

Metro arterial route M22
Directions from Kimberley to E55 via R300

Provincial road route R300
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

48.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain

1.0 km
Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway

14.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Cape Town

2.0 km
Merge slight right

3.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M22

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M22

0.1 km
Turn slight left onto Borcherds Quarry Road

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Ntlangano Crescent

0.3 km
Turn right onto Miller Street

0.8 km
Continue straight onto Saint Gabriel Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto Sikhululekile Street

0.8 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto NY 3 Road

0.6 km
Continue straight onto Bishops Court Street

0.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Qabazi Drive

0.0 km
Continue onto Qabazi Drive

0.7 km
Turn right

0.2 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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.

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

Routes ↩ E55 → Kimberley Kimberley to Johannesburg Kimberley to Pretoria Kimberley to Cape Town Kimberley to Durban Johannesburg to E55 Pretoria to E55 Cape Town to E55

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

475.9 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 31 min • 5 hrs 31 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

68.5 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

158.3 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

51.4 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at E55

07:48 – 17:42

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:45

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 54 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:48

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,977.37

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R19.03

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R190.30

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,186.70

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (34)

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 Start: Market Street -28.73830, 24.76423

Midpoint

475.9 km

Total: 951.5 km

Midpoint 475.9 km

951.5 km 11 hrs 2 min

Destination E55 -33.99561, 18.56080

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 951.5 km

Return-cycle span 1,903.0 km

Traversal time 11 hrs 2 min

Maneuver count 34

Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 475.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73830, 24.76423

Midpoint -32.27594, 22.70925

End -33.99561, 18.56080

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Kimberley from E55? +

Kimberley is about 951.5 km from E55 by road.

How long does it take from Kimberley to E55? +

The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Kimberley to E55 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 E55? +

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 E55? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,914.85 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,922.38 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,912.79 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,004.59 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Kimberley to E55? +

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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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