Distance from Kimberley to Port Shepstone N2

Kimberley to Port Shepstone N2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 893.2 km in roughly 10 hrs 10 min.

N Kimberley → Port Shepstone N2
Road distance
893.2 km
N1 N5 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
592.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.51×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 10 min
Start point
Market Street
End point
George Street
Return: 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
610 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,705.43
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,712.50
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,077.12
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,089.98
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,250.21
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,259.55
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,740.64
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,757.61
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,960.81
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,973.09
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,606.11
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,628.44
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
113° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
293° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.7383, 24.7642
End coords Destination point
-30.7428, 30.4506
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Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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893.2 km 10 hrs 10 min
Start Kimberley
Finish Port Shepstone N2
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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. 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
    150.5 km
  11. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.6 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    111.3 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  14. Turn right
    66.5 km
  15. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  16. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  17. Merge slight right
    235.4 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  19. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  20. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  21. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  22. Merge slight right
    87.6 km
  23. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  24. Turn left
    0.1 km
  25. Continue straight
    2.6 km
  26. Turn left
    0.0 km
  27. Turn left onto Bazley Street
    0.2 km
  28. Turn left onto George Street
    0.1 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 21
Known total R1,060.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 21 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
446.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 5 min • 5 hrs 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
64.3 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
148.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
48.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
66.3%
Solar data
Daylight window at Port Shepstone N2
06:33 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 40 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 2 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,733.39
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R17.86
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R178.63
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,929.88
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kimberley Start: Market Street -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint
446.6 km
Total: 893.2 km
Midpoint 446.6 km
893.2 km 10 hrs 10 min
Destination Port Shepstone N2 End: George Street -30.74278, 30.45056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 893.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,786.3 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 10 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 446.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint -28.28778, 28.66648
End -30.74278, 30.45056
Destination services

Available in Port Shepstone N2

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Port Shepstone N2
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Port Shepstone N2
2
  • Shell
    4240, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    28 Main Harding Road, 4240
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Port Shepstone N2
6
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Questions 9
How far is Kimberley from Port Shepstone N2? +
Kimberley is about 893.2 km from Port Shepstone N2 by road.
How long does it take from Kimberley to Port Shepstone N2? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kimberley to Port Shepstone N2 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 Port Shepstone N2? +
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 Port Shepstone N2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,705.43 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,712.50 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,077.12 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,089.98 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kimberley to Port Shepstone N2? +
Yes. There are 21 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
Port Shepstone N2, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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