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Distance from Mangaung N5 N1 N1 to Kimberley

N Mangaung N5 N1 N1 → Kimberley
Road distance
173.7 km
N1 N8 R700
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
143.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 55 min
Start point
Western Bypass
End point
De Beers Road
Return: 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
115 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R331.68
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R333.06
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R403.97
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R406.48
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R437.64
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R439.45
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R533.02
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R536.32
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R575.84
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R578.23
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R701.34
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R705.69
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
284° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
104° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.0631, 26.1943
End coords Destination point
-28.7383, 24.7642
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Mangaung N5 N1 N1 to Kimberley is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 173.7 km in roughly 1 hr 55 min.
Travel modes
Mangaung N5 N1 N1 → Kimberley
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Car
173.7 km
1 hr 55 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
173.7 km
~2 hrs 40 min
65 km/h avg
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173.7 km 1 hr 55 min
Start Mangaung N5 N1 N1
Finish Kimberley
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Western Bypass
    3.9 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R700: Bultfontein
    0.5 km
  3. Turn right
    0.2 km
  4. Take the ramp right towards N1: Colesberg
    0.4 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    11.5 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  7. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Road towards N8: Kimberley
    0.1 km
  8. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.9 km
  9. Merge slight left onto Oliver Street
    3.7 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dalham Road
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  12. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  13. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Street
    0.4 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right onto New Main Street
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left onto Stockdale Street
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right onto Old Main Street
    0.1 km
  17. Continue straight onto De Beers Road
    0.1 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N1
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
86.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
57 min • 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
12.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
28.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
9.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kimberley
06:57 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 2 min
SunriseDawn break
06:57
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R726.10
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.47
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R34.74
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R764.31
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mangaung N5 N1 N1 Start: Western Bypass -29.06312, 26.19430
Midpoint
86.8 km
Total: 173.7 km
Midpoint 86.8 km
173.7 km 1 hr 55 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 173.7 km
Return-cycle span 347.4 km
Traversal time 1 hr 55 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 10.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 86.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.06312, 26.19430
Midpoint -29.12597, 25.46680
End -28.73830, 24.76423
Places

Places in Kimberley

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

26 places
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Supermarket

Diamond Supermarket

📍 Supermarket Stockdale Street
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Bank

Capitec Bank

🏦 Bank Du Toitspan Road
📍
Supermarket

Super Save Supermarket

📍 Supermarket 63 Stockdale Street
📍
Supermarket

Fourways Supermarket

📍 Supermarket Compound Street
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Phakamile Mabija Street
📍
Supermarket

Big Family Supermarket & Takeaways

📍 Supermarket De Beers Road
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Chapel Street
🏦
Bank

Capitec Bank

🏦 Bank York Road
🏦
Bank

African Bank

🏦 Bank George Street
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Supermarket

Woolworths

📍 Supermarket Lennox Street
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Lennox Street
📍
Supermarket

Jani's Supermarket & Wholesalers

📍 Supermarket De Beers Road
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Supermarket

Checkers

📍 Supermarket Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 8301, Northern Cape
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 64 Long Street, Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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Convenience store

Bonjour

📍 Convenience store 113 Phakamile Mabija Road, Kimberley, 8301
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
🏫
School

Kimberley Boys High School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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School

Newton Primary School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8306, Northern Cape
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School

Diamantveld High School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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School

Vooruitsig Primary School

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

Kimberley Girls' High School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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School

Kimberley Junior School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
🏫
School

Floors Comprehensive School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 8301, Northern Cape
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 8
How far is Mangaung N5 N1 N1 from Kimberley? +
Mangaung N5 N1 N1 is about 173.7 km from Kimberley by road.
How long does it take from Mangaung N5 N1 N1 to Kimberley? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mangaung N5 N1 N1 to Kimberley in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mangaung N5 N1 N1 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 Mangaung N5 N1 N1 to Kimberley? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R331.68 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R333.06 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R403.97 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R406.48 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mangaung N5 N1 N1 to Kimberley? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Western Bypass
From Mangaung N5 N1 N1 To Kimberley
: Bultfontein
From Mangaung N5 N1 N1 To Kimberley
: Colesberg
From Mangaung N5 N1 N1 To Kimberley
: Kimberley
From Mangaung N5 N1 N1 To Kimberley

Route Locations

Start area
Mangaung N5 N1 N1, Free State
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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