Distance from Shell Select 0159 Gauteng N1 to Kimberley

N Shell Select 0159 Gauteng N1 → Kimberley

Road distance

516.5 km

Highway dominant · N1 / N12 / R101

Shell Select 0159 Gauteng N1 to Kimberley is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 516.5 km in roughly 6 hrs 7 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

457.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.13×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 7 min

End point

De Beers Road

Return: 12 hrs 15 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

367 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

84.2 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

6 hrs 52 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,009.97

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,011.08

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

226° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

46° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-25.9264, 28.1454

End coords Destination point

-28.7383, 24.7642

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 10 °C Shell Select 0159 Gauteng N1 Clear Sky View Forecast → 10 °C Kimberley Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Shell Select 0159 Gauteng N1 → Kimberley

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Car

516.5 km

6 hrs 7 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

516.5 km

~7 hrs 56 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 22 km to Lanseria International
✈ HLA → CPT → KIM (50 min)
↑ 2 hrs 38 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Soon after Shell Select 0159 Gauteng N1

Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers

Corner Corlette Drive and Rudd Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196 32 km from start

"Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers is a well-placed hotel for travellers who wa…"

B 32 km from start

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Hotel Soon after Shell Select 0159 Gauteng N1

54 on Bath

54 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng 33 km from start

"54 on Bath is a smaller, more polished hotel in Rosebank, and it feels quite dif…"

B 33 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Shell Select 0159 Gauteng N1

Finish Kimberley

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Start point

Destination

Driving route

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Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Shell Select 0159 Gauteng N1 to Kimberley via N1 and N12

National highway route N1N12
Directions from Shell Select 0159 Gauteng N1 to Kimberley via R101

Provincial road route R101
Start your journey

0.1 km
Take the ramp straight towards N1: Centurion

0.7 km
Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway

1.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R101: Old Johannesburg Road

0.4 km
Go straight onto Old Johannesburg Road

0.6 km
Take the ramp right towards N1: Johannesburg

0.7 km
Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway

15.4 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 6

Known total R0.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 6 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 3 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

e-Toll Ihobe

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Ivusi

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

258.4 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 3 min • 3 hrs 3 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

37.2 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

85.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

27.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

88.6%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Kimberley

07:06 – 17:31

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:18

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 24 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

15 hrs 12 min

SunriseDawn break

07:06

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,158.84

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R10.33

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R103.29

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,272.47

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (17)

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

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Shell Select 0159 Gauteng N1 -25.92641, 28.14536

Midpoint

258.4 km

Total: 516.5 km

Midpoint 258.4 km

516.5 km 368 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 516.5 km

Return-cycle span 1033 km

Traversal time 368 min

Maneuver count 21

Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 258.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.92641, 28.14536

Midpoint -27.01628, 26.17125

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 Shell Select 0159 Gauteng N1 from Kimberley? +

Shell Select 0159 Gauteng N1 is about 516.5 km from Kimberley by road.

How long does it take from Shell Select 0159 Gauteng N1 to Kimberley? +

The drive usually takes about 368 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Shell Select 0159 Gauteng N1 to Kimberley in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from Shell Select 0159 Gauteng 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 Shell Select 0159 Gauteng N1 to Kimberley? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,009.97 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,011.08 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,005.88 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,041.20 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Shell Select 0159 Gauteng N1 to Kimberley? +

Yes. There are 6 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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Distance from Shell Select 0159 Gauteng N1 to Kimberley

Places from Shell Select 0159 Gauteng N1 to Kimberley

Shell

Shell

Shell Select

Bar Ber Black Sheep

Quickshop

Bean There Coffee Company

Shell

Shell

Quickshop

Bonjour

Choppies

Fourways Supermarket

Shell Select

Shell

Shell

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

Shell Select

Shell Select

Shell Select

Shell

Checkers

Bonjour

Corporate Park

Checkers

Shell Select

Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers

54 on Bath

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