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Distance from London N3 to Kimberley N1

N London N3 → Kimberley N1
Road distance
500.1 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
442.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 51 min
Start point
Eastern Bypass
End point
De Beers Road
Return: 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
351 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R954.99
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R958.95
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,163.13
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,170.33
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,260.06
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,265.28
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,534.68
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,544.19
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,657.97
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,664.85
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,019.32
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,031.83
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
228° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
48° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0978, 28.1196
End coords Destination point
-28.7383, 24.7642
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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London N3 to Kimberley N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 500.1 km in roughly 5 hrs 51 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
London N3 → Kimberley N1
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Car
500.1 km
5 hrs 51 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
500.1 km
~7 hrs 41 min
65 km/h avg
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✈ Estimate
Flight
500 km
↑ 2 hrs 51 min faster
Flight time
1 hr
With airport
~3 hrs
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500.1 km 5 hrs 51 min
Start London N3
Finish Kimberley N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Eastern Bypass
    16.4 km
  2. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  3. Keep slight left at the fork
    13.3 km
  4. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  5. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  6. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  7. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  8. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    56.3 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  10. Continue
    300.3 km
  11. Turn left onto De Beers Road
    0.1 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 10
Known total R0.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
250.2 km
Gauteng to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 55 min • 2 hrs 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Northern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
36.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
83.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
27.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kimberley N1
06:57 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 10 min
SunriseDawn break
06:57
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,090.59
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.00
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R100.03
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,200.62
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin London N3 Start: Eastern Bypass -26.09778, 28.11959
Midpoint
250.2 km
Total: 500.1 km
Midpoint 250.2 km
500.1 km 5 hrs 51 min
Destination Kimberley N1 End: De Beers Road -28.73830, 24.76423

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Northern Cape
One-way road span 500.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,000.3 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 250.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.09778, 28.11959
Midpoint -27.06153, 26.10874
End -28.73830, 24.76423
Nearby places

Places in Kimberley N1

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Supermarket 0.2 km

Diamond Supermarket

Stockdale Street
🏦
Bank 0.2 km

Capitec Bank

Du Toitspan Road
📍
Supermarket 0.3 km

Super Save Supermarket

63 Stockdale Street
📍
Supermarket 0.3 km

Fourways Supermarket

Compound Street
🏦
Bank 0.3 km

Standard Bank

Phakamile Mabija Street
📍
Supermarket 0.3 km

Big Family Supermarket & Takeaways

De Beers Road
🏦
Bank 0.4 km

Standard Bank

Chapel Street
🏦
Bank 0.4 km

Capitec Bank

York Road
🏦
Bank 0.4 km

African Bank

George Street
📍
Supermarket 0.5 km

Woolworths

Lennox Street
🏦
Bank 0.6 km

Standard Bank

Lennox Street
📍
Supermarket 0.7 km

Jani's Supermarket & Wholesalers

De Beers Road
📍
Supermarket 0.8 km

Checkers

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
⛽
Convenience store 0.9 km

Shell Select

8301, Northern Cape
⛽
Fuel station 1.0 km

Shell

64 Long Street, Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
📍
Convenience store 1.0 km

Bonjour

113 Phakamile Mabija Road, Kimberley, 8301
⛽
Fuel station 1.0 km

Shell

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
🏫
School 1.2 km

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
🏫
School 1.3 km

Kimberley Boys High School

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
🏫
School 1.6 km

Newton Primary School

Kimberley, 8306, Northern Cape
🏫
School 1.6 km

Diamantveld High School

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
🏫
School 1.7 km

Vooruitsig Primary School

14 William Gasson Street, Kimberley, 8300, Northern Cape
🏫
School 1.7 km

Kimberley Girls' High School

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
🏫
School 1.8 km

Kimberley Junior School

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
🏫
School 1.9 km

Floors Comprehensive School

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
⛽
Convenience store 5.4 km

Shell Select

8301, Northern Cape
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Questions 9
How far is London N3 from Kimberley N1? +
London N3 is about 500.1 km from Kimberley N1 by road.
How long does it take from London N3 to Kimberley N1? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from London N3 to Kimberley N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from London N3 to Kimberley N1? +
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 London N3 to Kimberley N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R954.99 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R958.95 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,163.13 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,170.33 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from London N3 to Kimberley N1? +
Yes. There are 10 tollgates 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
London N3, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kimberley N1, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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