Distance from Letaba Rest Camp to Kimberley

Directions from Letaba Rest Camp to Kimberley via N1 and N12

National highway route N1N12
Directions from Letaba Rest Camp to Kimberley via R36

Provincial road route R36
Start your journey

0.0 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn right

0.0 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Phalaborwa-Letaba Road

50.7 km
Continue straight onto Hendrik van Eck Avenue

59.8 km
At the end of the road, turn right

55.9 km
Turn sharp right towards R36

0.5 km
Go straight

4.0 km
Turn left onto Magoebaskloof Road

65.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

15.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

1.2 km
Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria

0.6 km
Merge slight right onto Polokwane Bypass

280.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg

1.6 km
Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway

18.9 km
Continue straight

28.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto

1.4 km
Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass

6.1 km
Keep slight left at the fork

13.3 km
Continue straight

18.1 km
Continue straight

70.0 km
Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue

1.8 km
Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue

0.4 km
Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive

56.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

300.3 km
Turn left onto De Beers Road

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 35

Known total R1,007.00

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Ihobe

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

Wallmansthal

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

e-Toll Gantry TG001

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Sunbird

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Wallmansthal

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

Stormvoël

Road: Road not linked yet

R12.50

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Stormvoël

Road: Road not linked yet

R12.50

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Pikoko

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Ivusi

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Murrayhill

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Murrayhill

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Sebetiela

Road: Road not linked yet

R24.50

Sebetiela

Road: Road not linked yet

R24.50

Maubane

Road: Road not linked yet

R33.00

Maubane

Road: Road not linked yet

R33.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

525.6 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

6 hrs 43 min • 6 hrs 43 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

75.6 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

174.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

56.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

82.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Kimberley

07:06 – 17:31

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:18

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 24 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

13 hrs 38 min

SunriseDawn break

07:06

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,391.09

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R21.01

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R210.10

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,622.20

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (27)

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 Letaba Rest Camp -23.85438, 31.57667

Midpoint

525.6 km

Total: 1,050.5 km

Midpoint 525.6 km

1,050.5 km 13 hrs 26 min

Destination Kimberley End: De Beers Road -28.73830, 24.76423

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1,050.5 km

Return-cycle span 2,101.0 km

Traversal time 13 hrs 26 min

Maneuver count 32

Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 525.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.85438, 31.57667

Midpoint -25.83381, 28.23932

End -28.73830, 24.76423

Destination brief

Travelling to Kimberley

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Northern Cape capital city

Standout Historic capital with diamond-era identity

Best for Who this destination suits

Heritage trip Provincial capital stay Business travel Northern Cape base

Arrival What to expect on arrival

Museum-side, CBD and modern hotel-area arrivals can feel different, so exact routing matters more than a broad city label suggests.

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Use Kimberley as a Northern Cape base for heritage travel, business stays and wider provincial movement.

Destination facts Quick reference details

Kimberley is the capital of the Northern Cape

Northern Cape tourism and city tourism portals use Kimberley as a central visitor base

The city combines capital-city function with strong heritage interest

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Questions 9

How far is Letaba Rest Camp from Kimberley? +

Letaba Rest Camp is about 1,050.5 km from Kimberley by road.

How long does it take from Letaba Rest Camp to Kimberley? +

The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Letaba Rest Camp to Kimberley 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 Letaba Rest Camp to Kimberley? +

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 Letaba Rest Camp to Kimberley? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,054.27 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,056.54 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,045.95 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,117.81 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Letaba Rest Camp to Kimberley? +

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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