Distance from Kimberley to Soweto N1 M5

N Kimberley → Soweto N1 M5

Road distance

467.7 km

Provincial mix · N1 / R553

Kimberley to Soweto N1 M5 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 467.7 km in roughly 5 hrs 27 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

413.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.13×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 hrs 27 min

Start point

Market Street

End point

the fork

Return: 10 hrs 55 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

327 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

85.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

5 hrs 57 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R941.25

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R944.95

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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

-26.3168, 27.9421

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 6 °C Kimberley Clear Sky View Forecast → 9 °C Soweto N1 M5 Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Kimberley → Soweto N1 M5

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Car

467.7 km

5 hrs 27 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

467.7 km

~7 hrs 11 min

65 km/h avg

✈ KIM → JNB (51 min)
🚗 36 km from OR Tambo International
↑ 2 hrs 56 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Kimberley

Finish Soweto N1 M5

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Kimberley to Soweto N1 M5 via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Kimberley to Soweto N1 M5 via R553

Provincial road route R553
Head on Market Street

0.1 km
Continue straight onto De Beers Road

0.3 km
Turn left onto Quinn Street

0.9 km
Turn right onto Phakamile Mabija Street

2.1 km
Continue straight onto Transvaal

104.8 km
Continue straight

6.1 km
Continue straight

186.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

24.3 km
Continue straight

137.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R553

0.6 km
Turn left onto Golden Highway

0.3 km
Turn right towards N1

0.8 km
Merge slight right

1.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork

2.4 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 1

Known total R0.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is 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

Routes ↩ Soweto N1 M5 → Kimberley Kimberley to Johannesburg Kimberley to Pretoria Kimberley to Cape Town Kimberley to Durban Johannesburg to Soweto N1 M5 Pretoria to Soweto N1 M5 Cape Town to Soweto N1 M5

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

234.0 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 43 min • 2 hrs 43 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

33.7 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

77.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

25.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

88.3%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Soweto N1 M5

06:51 – 17:22

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 31 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

14 hrs 59 min

SunriseDawn break

06:51

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,955.09

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R9.35

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R93.55

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,057.99

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (10)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Kimberley Start: Market Street -28.73830, 24.76423

Midpoint

234.0 km

Total: 467.7 km

Midpoint 234.0 km

467.7 km 5 hrs 27 min

Destination Soweto N1 M5 End: the fork -26.31680, 27.94211

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 467.7 km

Return-cycle span 935.5 km

Traversal time 5 hrs 27 min

Maneuver count 16

Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 234.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73830, 24.76423

Midpoint -27.17925, 26.00613

End -26.31680, 27.94211

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Kimberley from Soweto N1 M5? +

Kimberley is about 467.7 km from Soweto N1 M5 by road.

How long does it take from Kimberley to Soweto N1 M5? +

The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Kimberley to Soweto N1 M5 in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Kimberley to Soweto N1 M5? +

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 Soweto N1 M5? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R941.25 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R944.95 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R940.24 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R985.37 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Kimberley to Soweto N1 M5? +

Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Distance from Kimberley to Soweto N1 M5

Places from Kimberley to Soweto N1 M5

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PEP

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