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Distance from Kimberley to Plumstead

Kimberley to Plumstead is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 960.3 km in roughly 11 hrs 7 min.

N Kimberley → Plumstead
Road distance
960.3 km
596.7 mi • 518.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
837.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 7 min
Return: 22 hrs 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
11 hrs 7 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,607.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,615.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,790.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,805.34
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,121.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,131.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,362.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,382.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,790.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,804.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,109.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,134.27
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
11 hrs 7 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
11 hrs 22 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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960.3 km 11 hrs 7 min
Start Kimberley
Finish Plumstead
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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. 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
    68.8 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  19. Go straight onto Koeberg Road
    0.1 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg
    3.4 km
  21. Continue straight onto Kromboom Parkway
    7.5 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M68: Ottery Road
    0.4 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork towards M68: Ottery Road
    0.1 km
  24. Turn right onto Ottery Road
    0.4 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn left onto Churchill Road
    0.4 km
  26. Turn right onto Southfield Road
    0.5 km
  27. Turn left onto Stella Road
    0.1 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
480.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 33 min • 5 hrs 33 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Kimberley → Plumstead
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Kimberley
Destination area Arrival
Plumstead, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kimberley → Plumstead
Kimberley Origin postcode
Not available
Plumstead Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
587.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
667.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
721.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Plumstead → Kimberley
Kimberley ↔ Plumstead
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Kimberley to Pretoria Related trip
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Kimberley to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kimberley -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint
480.3 km
Total: 960.3 km
Midpoint 480.3 km
960.3 km 11 hrs 7 min
Destination Plumstead -34.02000, 18.47722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 960.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,920.7 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 7 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 480.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint -32.29500, 22.66837
End -34.02000, 18.47722
Destination services

Available in Plumstead

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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 Plumstead
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Plumstead
2
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Plumstead
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Plumstead
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Plumstead
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Plumstead
3
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Questions 9
How far is Kimberley from Plumstead? +
Kimberley is about 960.3 km from Plumstead by road.
How long does it take from Kimberley to Plumstead? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kimberley to Plumstead 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 Plumstead? +
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 Plumstead? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,607.59 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,615.20 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,790.82 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,805.34 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kimberley to Plumstead? +
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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Towns along the route

Bishops
From Kimberley To Plumstead
: Beaufort
From Kimberley To Plumstead
: Cape Town
From Kimberley To Plumstead
: Maitland
From Kimberley To Plumstead
Muizenberg
From Kimberley To Plumstead
Black River Parkway
From Kimberley To Plumstead
Kromboom Parkway
From Kimberley To Plumstead

Route Locations

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

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 587.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 667.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 721.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 683.9 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 817.5 km

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