Distance from Magwa Crescent to Kimberley

N Magwa Crescent → Kimberley

Road distance

502.1 km

Highway dominant · N1 / N12

Magwa Crescent to Kimberley is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 502.1 km in roughly 5 hrs 58 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

448.2 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.12×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 hrs 58 min

Start point

Magwa Crescent

End point

De Beers Road

Return: 11 hrs 58 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

358 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

84.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

6 hrs 28 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R958.66

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R962.64

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

227° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

47° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.0157, 28.1115

End coords Destination point

-28.7383, 24.7642

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 11 °C Magwa Crescent Clear Sky View Forecast → 12 °C Kimberley Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Magwa Crescent → Kimberley

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Car

502.1 km

5 hrs 58 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

502.1 km

~7 hrs 43 min

65 km/h avg

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Nearby places

Places in Kimberley

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Food & drink 0.1 km

Route

Route overview

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Start Magwa Crescent

Finish Kimberley

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Destination

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Directions from Magwa Crescent to Kimberley via N1 and N12

National highway route N1 N12

Head on Magwa Crescent

0.1 km
Continue make a U-turn onto Magwa Crescent

0.6 km
Turn right onto Lone Creek Crescent

0.2 km
Turn right onto Allandale Road

0.8 km
Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Johannesburg

1.0 km
Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway

2.2 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 3

Known total R0.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

e-Toll Sunbird

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

251.2 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 59 min • 2 hrs 59 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

36.1 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

83.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

27.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.3%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Kimberley

07:00 – 17:33

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 33 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:00

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,098.63

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R10.04

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R100.41

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,209.09

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (21)

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

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Origin Magwa Crescent Start: Magwa Crescent -26.01574, 28.11149

Midpoint

251.2 km

Total: 502.1 km

Midpoint 251.2 km

502.1 km 359 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 502.1 km

Return-cycle span 1004.2 km

Traversal time 359 min

Maneuver count 21

Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 251.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.01574, 28.11149

Midpoint -27.05409, 26.11403

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 Magwa Crescent from Kimberley? +

Magwa Crescent is about 502.1 km from Kimberley by road.

How long does it take from Magwa Crescent to Kimberley? +

The drive usually takes about 359 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Magwa Crescent to Kimberley in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from Magwa Crescent 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 Magwa Crescent to Kimberley? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R958.66 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R962.64 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,167.60 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,174.83 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Magwa Crescent to Kimberley? +

Yes. There are 3 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Route Locations

Start area

Magwa Crescent, Gauteng

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Kimberley

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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Distance from Magwa Crescent to Kimberley

Places in Kimberley

Panino

Diamond Supermarket

Capitec Bank

Super Save Supermarket

Fourways Supermarket

Standard Bank

Big Family Supermarket & Takeaways

Standard Bank

Al-Rashid Butchery

Capitec Bank

African Bank

Woolworths

Standard Bank

N12 Butchery Biltong Den

Jani's Supermarket & Wholesalers

Hi-Q

Checkers

Shell Select

Shell

Bonjour

Shell

GXY Architects

Kimberley Boys High School

Department of Environment and Nature Conservation

Midas Kimberley

Newton Primary School

Diamantveld High School

Vooruitsig Primary School

Kimberley Girls' High School

Kimberley Junior School

Floors Comprehensive School

Department of Education: Frances Baard District Office

Northern Cape Department of Education

Jackie Field Services

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