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Distance from Kimberley to Johannesburg M1 N12

Kimberley to Johannesburg M1 N12 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 473.0 km in roughly 5 hrs 29 min.

N Kimberley → Johannesburg M1 N12
Road distance
473.0 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
423.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 29 min
Start point
Market Street
End point
the fork onto Southern Bypass
Return: 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
329 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R791.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R795.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R881.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R889.12
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,044.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,049.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,163.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,173.14
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,374.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,381.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,531.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,543.60
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
50° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
230° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.7383, 24.7642
End coords Destination point
-26.2692, 28.0373
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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473.0 km 5 hrs 29 min
Start Kimberley
Finish Johannesburg M1 N12
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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 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
    138.6 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    9.2 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R0.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Johannesburg M1 N12 → Kimberley Kimberley to Johannesburg Kimberley to Pretoria Kimberley to Cape Town Kimberley to Durban Johannesburg to Johannesburg M1 N12 Pretoria to Johannesburg M1 N12 Cape Town to Johannesburg M1 N12
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
236.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 44 min • 2 hrs 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
78.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johannesburg M1 N12
06:32 – 17:37
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 38 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,976.95
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.46
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R94.59
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,081.00
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kimberley Start: Market Street -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint
236.6 km
Total: 473.0 km
Midpoint 236.6 km
473.0 km 5 hrs 29 min
Destination Johannesburg M1 N12 End: the fork onto Southern Bypass -26.26915, 28.03730

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 473.0 km
Return-cycle span 945.9 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 29 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 236.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint -27.16102, 26.02260
End -26.26915, 28.03730
Destination services

Available in Johannesburg M1 N12

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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 Johannesburg M1 N12
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 N12
5
  • PEP
    Seranium Street, Johannesburg, 2190, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 2091, Gauteng
  • Braiders
    58 Earp Street
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Columbine Avenue and Rifle Range Roadd, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Woolworths
    Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 N12
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 N12
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 N12
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 N12
6
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Questions 9
How far is Kimberley from Johannesburg M1 N12? +
Kimberley is about 473.0 km from Johannesburg M1 N12 by road.
How long does it take from Kimberley to Johannesburg M1 N12? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kimberley to Johannesburg M1 N12 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kimberley to Johannesburg M1 N12? +
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 Johannesburg M1 N12? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R791.72 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R795.47 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R881.96 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R889.12 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kimberley to Johannesburg M1 N12? +
Yes. There are 2 tollgates 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 Johannesburg M1 N12
ern Bypass
From Kimberley To Johannesburg M1 N12

Route Locations

Start area
Kimberley
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg M1 N12, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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