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Distance from Kimberley to Nchodu

N Kimberley → Nchodu
Road distance
551.9 km
Kimberley to Nchodu is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 551.9 km in roughly 7 hrs 47 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
420.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
46
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 47 min
Start point
Market Street
Return: 15 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
467 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
70.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,053.74
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,058.11
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,283.40
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,291.34
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,390.35
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,396.11
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,693.37
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,703.86
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,829.40
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,836.99
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,228.12
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,241.92
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
114° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
294° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.7383, 24.7642
End coords Destination point
-30.2225, 28.7603
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 19 °C Kimberley Cloudy View Forecast → 18 °C Nchodu Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Kimberley → Nchodu
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Car
551.9 km
7 hrs 47 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
551.9 km
~8 hrs 29 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
552 km
~1 hr 6 min
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551.9 km 468 min
Start Kimberley
Finish Nchodu
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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
    150.6 km
  11. Continue straight onto Walter Sisulu Road
    3.8 km
  12. Continue straight onto Parfitt Avenue
    1.2 km
  13. Turn right onto Zastron Street
    2.4 km
  14. Continue straight onto Alexandra Avenue
    127.0 km
  15. Turn right
    11.7 km
  16. Continue straight onto Mpilo Boulevard
    5.9 km
  17. Continue straight onto Main South
    0.9 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Main South
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Main South
    5.1 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Principal Highway
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Principal Highway
    6.4 km
  22. Turn slight left
    0.6 km
  23. Go straight
    11.2 km
  24. Continue straight
    2.6 km
  25. Turn right onto Construction Bypass
    0.5 km
  26. Continue left onto Construction Bypass
    0.1 km
  27. Continue slight right
    0.8 km
  28. Turn right
    0.1 km
  29. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.5 km
  30. Turn right onto Trading Post Road
    0.7 km
  31. Turn left
    0.6 km
  32. Continue right
    20.0 km
  33. At the end of the road, turn left
    113.0 km
  34. At the end of the road, turn left
    31.8 km
  35. Turn slight left
    10.4 km
  36. Turn slight left
    11.6 km
  37. Continue straight onto Main South 1
    2.9 km
  38. Continue slight left
    3.5 km
  39. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  40. Continue
    19.1 km
  41. Turn left
    0.3 km
  42. Turn right
    0.1 km
  43. Turn left
    0.2 km
  44. Turn right
    0.1 km
  45. Turn left
    0.3 km
  46. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Nchodu → Kimberley Kimberley to Johannesburg Kimberley to Pretoria Kimberley to Cape Town Kimberley to Durban Johannesburg to Nchodu Pretoria to Nchodu Cape Town to Nchodu
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
275.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 53 min • 3 hrs 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
39.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
91.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Nchodu
06:46 – 17:16
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 30 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 35 min
SunriseDawn break
06:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,306.76
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.04
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R110.37
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,428.17
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (27)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kimberley Start: Market Street -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint
275.8 km
Total: 551.9 km
Midpoint 275.8 km
551.9 km 468 min
Destination Nchodu -30.22250, 28.76028

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 551.9 km
Return-cycle span 1103.8 km
Traversal time 468 min
Maneuver count 46
Maneuver density 8.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 275.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint -29.22059, 27.32072
End -30.22250, 28.76028
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Questions 9
How far is Kimberley from Nchodu? +
Kimberley is about 551.9 km from Nchodu by road.
How long does it take from Kimberley to Nchodu? +
The drive usually takes about 468 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kimberley to Nchodu 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 Nchodu? +
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 Nchodu? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,053.74 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,058.11 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,283.40 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,291.34 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kimberley to Nchodu? +
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Kimberley
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Nchodu
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Postal code: Not available

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