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Distance from Kimberley to Epping

Kimberley to Epping is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 944.7 km in roughly 10 hrs 58 min.

N Kimberley → Epping
Road distance
944.7 km
M12 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
825.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 58 min
Start point
Market Street
Return: 21 hrs 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
658 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,803.89
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,811.37
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,197.04
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,210.64
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,380.13
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,390.00
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,898.87
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,916.82
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,131.75
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,144.74
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,814.31
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,837.93
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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
-33.9342, 18.5544
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

944.7 km 659 min
Start Kimberley
Finish Epping
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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. Turn right onto Bishops
    0.8 km
  8. Continue straight onto Memorial Street
    3.1 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Memorial Street
    1.1 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    409.8 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right towards N1
    73.5 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  16. Continue straight
    59.6 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M12: Giel Basson Drive
    0.5 km
  18. Turn left onto Giel Basson Drive
    1.4 km
  19. Turn right onto Milton Road
    0.3 km
  20. Turn left onto Cambridge Street
    0.9 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.1 km
  22. Turn left onto Halt Road
    1.6 km
  23. Turn right onto Viking Way
    1.3 km
  24. Turn left onto Jan van Riebeeck Avenue
    0.0 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn right onto Bofors Circle
    0.1 km
  26. Turn left onto Dacres Avenue
    0.7 km
  27. Turn left
    0.2 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
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 ↩ Epping → Kimberley Kimberley to Johannesburg Kimberley to Pretoria Kimberley to Cape Town Kimberley to Durban Johannesburg to Epping Pretoria to Epping Cape Town to Epping
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
472.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 29 min • 5 hrs 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
68.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
157.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
51.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Epping
07:27 – 17:56
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,948.93
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R18.89
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R188.94
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,156.77
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (21)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
0
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
472.5 km
Total: 944.7 km
Midpoint 472.5 km
944.7 km 659 min
Destination Epping -33.93417, 18.55444

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 944.7 km
Return-cycle span 1889.4 km
Traversal time 659 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 472.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint -32.26185, 22.74157
End -33.93417, 18.55444
Destination services

Available in Epping

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Epping
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Epping
5
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Epping
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Epping
6
  • Shell
    130 Gunners Circle, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Halt Road, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell
    100 Belvenie Avenue, 7490, Western Cape
  • Shell
    323 Voortrekker Road, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7764, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    7405, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Epping
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Epping
5
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Questions 9
How far is Kimberley from Epping? +
Kimberley is about 944.7 km from Epping by road.
How long does it take from Kimberley to Epping? +
The drive usually takes about 659 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kimberley to Epping 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 Epping? +
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 Epping? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,803.89 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,811.37 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,197.04 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,210.64 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kimberley to Epping? +
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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Route Locations

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

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