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Distance from Kimberley to Papegaai

Kimberley to Papegaai is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 881.9 km in roughly 10 hrs 39 min.

N Kimberley → Papegaai
Road distance
881.9 km
548.0 mi • 476.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
734.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 39 min
Return: 21 hrs 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
10 hrs 39 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,476.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,483.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,644.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,657.88
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,947.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,957.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,169.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,187.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,562.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,575.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,855.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,878.26
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
10 hrs 39 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
10 hrs 54 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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881.9 km 10 hrs 39 min
Start Kimberley
Finish Papegaai
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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 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
    3.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  13. Continue straight
    29.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  17. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork
    45.1 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.6 km
  20. Turn left
    1.3 km
  21. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Drive
    11.2 km
  22. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    99.3 km
  23. Turn right
    8.1 km
  24. Turn left
    5.5 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn left
    25.6 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.6 km
  27. Turn left
    2.1 km
  28. Turn right
    0.4 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 35
Known total R1,028.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 35 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
441.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 19 min • 5 hrs 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Kimberley → Papegaai
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Kimberley
Destination area Arrival
Papegaai
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kimberley → Papegaai
Kimberley Origin postcode
Not available
Papegaai Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
588.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
605.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
509.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Papegaai → Kimberley
Kimberley ↔ Papegaai
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kimberley -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint
441.6 km
Total: 881.9 km
Midpoint 441.6 km
881.9 km 10 hrs 39 min
Destination Papegaai -23.16412, 28.70330

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 881.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,763.8 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 441.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint -26.31090, 27.77167
End -23.16412, 28.70330
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Questions 9
How far is Kimberley from Papegaai? +
Kimberley is about 881.9 km from Papegaai by road.
How long does it take from Kimberley to Papegaai? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kimberley to Papegaai 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 Papegaai? +
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 Papegaai? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,476.28 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,483.26 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,644.54 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,657.88 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kimberley to Papegaai? +
Yes. There are 35 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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Towns along the route

Transvaal
From Kimberley To Papegaai
ern Bypass
From Kimberley To Papegaai
: Johannesburg
From Kimberley To Papegaai
: Pretoria
From Kimberley To Papegaai
Polokwane
From Kimberley To Papegaai
Krugersdorp
From Kimberley To Papegaai
: Marble Hall
From Kimberley To Papegaai
Mokopane
From Kimberley To Papegaai

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 588.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 605.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 509.4 km
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About 238.6 km Difference: 643.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 720.4 km

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