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Distance from Paarl N5 R301 to Kimberley N1 N1

N Paarl N5 R301 → Kimberley N1 N1
Road distance
480.8 km
N1 R301
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
435.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 28 min
Start point
Lady Grey Street
Return: 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
328 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R918.04
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R921.85
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,118.13
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,125.05
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,211.31
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,216.33
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,475.31
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,484.44
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,593.82
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,600.43
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,941.19
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,953.21
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
63° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
243° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.7310, 18.9642
End coords Destination point
-31.8858, 23.0805
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Paarl N5 R301 to Kimberley N1 N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 480.8 km in roughly 5 hrs 28 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
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Paarl N5 R301 → Kimberley N1 N1
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Car
480.8 km
5 hrs 28 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
480.8 km
~7 hrs 23 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
481 km
↑ 2 hrs 30 min faster
Flight time
57 min
With airport
~2 hrs 57 min
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480.8 km 5 hrs 28 min
Start Paarl N5 R301
Finish Kimberley N1 N1
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Lady Grey Street
    1.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Huguenot Bypass towards R301: Paarl East
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Klein Drakenstein Road
    3.7 km
  4. Turn right onto Sonstraal Road
    0.3 km
  5. Take the ramp left towards N1: Worcester
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right
    401.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  9. Continue straight
    71.2 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Routes ↩ Kimberley N1 N1 → Paarl N5 R301 Paarl N5 R301 to Johannesburg Paarl N5 R301 to Pretoria Paarl N5 R301 to Cape Town Paarl N5 R301 to Durban Johannesburg to Kimberley N1 N1 Pretoria to Kimberley N1 N1 Cape Town to Kimberley N1 N1
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Halfway point
240.2 km
Western Cape to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 44 min • 2 hrs 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Northern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
80.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kimberley N1 N1
07:10 – 17:37
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 27 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 41 min
SunriseDawn break
07:10
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,009.71
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.62
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R96.16
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,115.48
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Paarl N5 R301 Start: Lady Grey Street -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint
240.2 km
Total: 480.8 km
Midpoint 240.2 km
480.8 km 5 hrs 28 min
Destination Kimberley N1 N1 -31.88576, 23.08048

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Northern Cape
One-way road span 480.8 km
Return-cycle span 961.6 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 28 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 240.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint -33.12721, 21.20162
End -31.88576, 23.08048
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Questions 9
How far is Paarl N5 R301 from Kimberley N1 N1? +
Paarl N5 R301 is about 480.8 km from Kimberley N1 N1 by road.
How long does it take from Paarl N5 R301 to Kimberley N1 N1? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Paarl N5 R301 to Kimberley N1 N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Paarl N5 R301 to Kimberley N1 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 Paarl N5 R301 to Kimberley N1 N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R918.04 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R921.85 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,118.13 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,125.05 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Paarl N5 R301 to Kimberley N1 N1? +
Yes. There are 4 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Paarl
From Paarl N5 R301 To Kimberley N1 N1
Mbekweni
From Paarl N5 R301 To Kimberley N1 N1
Wellington
From Paarl N5 R301 To Kimberley N1 N1
Huguenot Bypass
From Paarl N5 R301 To Kimberley N1 N1
: Worcester
From Paarl N5 R301 To Kimberley N1 N1
: Johannesburg
From Paarl N5 R301 To Kimberley N1 N1

Route Locations

Start area
Paarl N5 R301, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kimberley N1 N1, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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