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Distance from O 21 to Kimberley

O 21 to Kimberley is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 973.9 km in roughly 11 hrs 20 min.

N O 21 → Kimberley
Road distance
973.9 km
N1 N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
864.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 20 min
End point
De Beers Road
Return: 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
680 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,630.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,637.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,816.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,830.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,151.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,161.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,396.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,415.61
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,830.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,843.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,152.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,178.44
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
222° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
42° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.0379, 30.6494
End coords Destination point
-28.7383, 24.7642
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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973.9 km 11 hrs 20 min
Start O 21
Finish Kimberley
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right
    0.1 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.7 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.5 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left
    89.2 km
  10. Turn left
    361.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  13. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  16. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork
    13.3 km
  18. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  19. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  20. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  21. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  22. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    56.3 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    300.3 km
  25. Turn left onto De Beers Road
    0.1 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 38
Known total R1,140.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 38 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.
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
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
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
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
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Routes ↩ Kimberley → O 21 O 21 to Johannesburg O 21 to Pretoria O 21 to Cape Town O 21 to Durban Johannesburg to Kimberley Pretoria to Kimberley Cape Town to Kimberley
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
487.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 40 min • 5 hrs 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
70.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
162.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
52.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kimberley
06:49 – 17:46
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 52 min
SunriseDawn break
06:49
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,070.74
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.48
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R194.77
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,284.98
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin O 21 -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint
487.5 km
Total: 973.9 km
Midpoint 487.5 km
973.9 km 11 hrs 20 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 973.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,947.7 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 487.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint -26.12186, 28.07257
End -28.73830, 24.76423
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Kimberley
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Kimberley
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Kimberley
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Kimberley
6
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 O 21 from Kimberley? +
O 21 is about 973.9 km from Kimberley by road.
How long does it take from O 21 to Kimberley? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from O 21 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 O 21 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 O 21 to Kimberley? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,630.24 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,637.95 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,816.05 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,830.78 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from O 21 to Kimberley? +
Yes. There are 38 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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Towns along the route

: Johannesburg
From O 21 To Kimberley
: Soweto
From O 21 To Kimberley
Bloemfontein
From O 21 To Kimberley
ern Bypass
From O 21 To Kimberley

Route Locations

Start area
O 21, Limpopo
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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