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Distance from St Albans to Kimberley N1

N St Albans → Kimberley N1
Road distance
841.3 km
N1 N8
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
578.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.45×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 38 min
Start point
Saint Albans Link Road
End point
De Beers Road
Return: 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
578 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,606.45
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,613.11
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,956.57
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,968.69
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,119.62
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,128.41
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,581.59
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,597.57
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,788.97
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,800.54
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,396.83
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,417.86
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
354° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
174° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9166, 25.3529
End coords Destination point
-28.7383, 24.7642
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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St Albans to Kimberley N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 841.3 km in roughly 9 hrs 38 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
St Albans → Kimberley N1
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Car
841.3 km
9 hrs 38 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
841.3 km
~12 hrs 56 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
841 km
↑ 5 hrs 57 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 40 min
With airport
~3 hrs 40 min
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841.3 km 9 hrs 38 min
Start St Albans
Finish Kimberley N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Saint Albans Link Road
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Saint Albans Road
    1.6 km
  3. Take the ramp left towards Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
    0.8 km
  4. Merge slight right onto Great West Way
    72.2 km
  5. Continue straight
    194.6 km
  6. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  7. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.7 km
  8. Turn left onto Park Street
    95.2 km
  9. Turn left
    0.8 km
  10. Continue left
    95.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp straight towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  12. Merge slight right
    221.3 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  14. Turn left onto Nathan Street towards N8: Kimberley
    150.9 km
  15. Merge slight left onto Oliver Street
    3.7 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dalham Road
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  18. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  19. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Street
    0.4 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right onto New Main Street
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left onto Stockdale Street
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right onto Old Main Street
    0.1 km
  23. Continue straight onto De Beers Road
    0.1 km
  24. 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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Routes ↩ Kimberley N1 → St Albans St Albans to Johannesburg St Albans to Pretoria St Albans to Cape Town St Albans to Durban Johannesburg to Kimberley N1 Pretoria to Kimberley N1 Cape Town to Kimberley N1
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Halfway point
421.0 km
Eastern Cape to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 49 min • 4 hrs 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Northern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
60.6 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
139.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
45.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kimberley N1
06:57 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 5 min
SunriseDawn break
06:57
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,516.71
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.83
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R168.26
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,701.80
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin St Albans Start: Saint Albans Link Road -33.91659, 25.35287
Midpoint
421.0 km
Total: 841.3 km
Midpoint 421.0 km
841.3 km 9 hrs 38 min
Destination Kimberley N1 End: De Beers Road -28.73830, 24.76423

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Northern Cape
One-way road span 841.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,682.6 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 38 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 421.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.91659, 25.35287
Midpoint -31.08023, 24.96270
End -28.73830, 24.76423
Nearby places

Places in Kimberley N1

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

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Supermarket 0.2 km

Diamond Supermarket

Stockdale Street
🏦
Bank 0.2 km

Capitec Bank

Du Toitspan Road
📍
Supermarket 0.3 km

Super Save Supermarket

63 Stockdale Street
📍
Supermarket 0.3 km

Fourways Supermarket

Compound Street
🏦
Bank 0.3 km

Standard Bank

Phakamile Mabija Street
📍
Supermarket 0.3 km

Big Family Supermarket & Takeaways

De Beers Road
🏦
Bank 0.4 km

Standard Bank

Chapel Street
🏦
Bank 0.4 km

Capitec Bank

York Road
🏦
Bank 0.4 km

African Bank

George Street
📍
Supermarket 0.5 km

Woolworths

Lennox Street
🏦
Bank 0.6 km

Standard Bank

Lennox Street
📍
Supermarket 0.7 km

Jani's Supermarket & Wholesalers

De Beers Road
📍
Supermarket 0.8 km

Checkers

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
⛽
Convenience store 0.9 km

Shell Select

8301, Northern Cape
⛽
Fuel station 1.0 km

Shell

64 Long Street, Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
📍
Convenience store 1.0 km

Bonjour

113 Phakamile Mabija Road, Kimberley, 8301
⛽
Fuel station 1.0 km

Shell

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
🏫
School 1.2 km

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
🏫
School 1.3 km

Kimberley Boys High School

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
🏫
School 1.6 km

Newton Primary School

Kimberley, 8306, Northern Cape
🏫
School 1.6 km

Diamantveld High School

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
🏫
School 1.7 km

Vooruitsig Primary School

14 William Gasson Street, Kimberley, 8300, Northern Cape
🏫
School 1.7 km

Kimberley Girls' High School

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
🏫
School 1.8 km

Kimberley Junior School

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
🏫
School 1.9 km

Floors Comprehensive School

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
⛽
Convenience store 5.4 km

Shell Select

8301, Northern Cape
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Questions 9
How far is St Albans from Kimberley N1? +
St Albans is about 841.3 km from Kimberley N1 by road.
How long does it take from St Albans to Kimberley N1? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from St Albans to Kimberley N1 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 St Albans to Kimberley 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 St Albans to Kimberley N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,606.45 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,613.11 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,956.57 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,968.69 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from St Albans to Kimberley N1? +
No tollgates are 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. 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

Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From St Albans To Kimberley N1
Great Way
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: Bloemfontein
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: Kimberley
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Route Locations

Start area
St Albans, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kimberley N1, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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