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Distance from Shell Select 9301 Free State to Kimberley

Shell Select 9301 Free State to Kimberley is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 169.5 km in roughly 1 hr 53 min.

N Shell Select 9301 Free State → Kimberley
Road distance
169.5 km
N1 N8
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
146.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 53 min
End point
De Beers Road
Return: 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
113 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R323.74
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R325.08
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R394.30
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R396.74
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R427.16
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R428.93
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R520.26
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R523.48
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R562.05
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R564.38
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R684.55
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R688.79
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
283° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
103° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.0408, 26.2231
End coords Destination point
-28.7383, 24.7642
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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169.5 km 1 hr 53 min
Start Shell Select 9301 Free State
Finish Kimberley
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  1. Start your journey
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  2. Turn right
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  3. Turn right
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  4. Turn left
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  5. Turn slight left
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  6. Go straight
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  7. Take the ramp slight left
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  8. Turn left towards N1: Colesberg
    0.3 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    11.5 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  11. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Road towards N8: Kimberley
    0.1 km
  12. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.9 km
  13. Merge slight left onto Oliver Street
    3.7 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dalham Road
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  16. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  17. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Street
    0.4 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right onto New Main Street
    0.1 km
  19. Turn left onto Stockdale Street
    0.1 km
  20. Turn right onto Old Main Street
    0.1 km
  21. Continue straight onto De Beers Road
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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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.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ Kimberley → Shell Select 9301 Free State Shell Select 9301 Free State to Johannesburg Shell Select 9301 Free State to Pretoria Shell Select 9301 Free State to Cape Town Shell Select 9301 Free State to Durban Johannesburg to Kimberley Pretoria to Kimberley Cape Town to Kimberley
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
84.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
56 min • 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
12.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
28.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
9.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kimberley
06:53 – 17:40
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 52 min
SunriseDawn break
06:53
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R708.71
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.39
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R33.91
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R746.01
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Shell Select 9301 Free State -29.04083, 26.22312
Midpoint
84.7 km
Total: 169.5 km
Midpoint 84.7 km
169.5 km 1 hr 53 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 169.5 km
Return-cycle span 339.1 km
Traversal time 1 hr 53 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 13.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 84.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.04083, 26.22312
Midpoint -29.12411, 25.44548
End -28.73830, 24.76423
Destination services

Available in Kimberley

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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 8
How far is Shell Select 9301 Free State from Kimberley? +
Shell Select 9301 Free State is about 169.5 km from Kimberley by road.
How long does it take from Shell Select 9301 Free State to Kimberley? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Shell Select 9301 Free State to Kimberley in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Shell Select 9301 Free State 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 9301 Free State to Kimberley? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R323.74 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R325.08 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R394.30 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R396.74 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Shell Select 9301 Free State 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

: Colesberg
From Shell Select 9301 Free State To Kimberley
Western Bypass
From Shell Select 9301 Free State To Kimberley
: Kimberley
From Shell Select 9301 Free State To Kimberley

Route Locations

Start area
Shell Select 9301 Free State, 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

Distance comparisons

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