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Distance from Athlone to Kimberley

Athlone to Kimberley is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 954.1 km in roughly 11 hrs 2 min.

N Athlone → Kimberley
Road distance
954.1 km
592.8 mi • 515.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
831.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 2 min
Return: 22 hrs 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
11 hrs 2 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,597.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,604.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,779.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,793.60
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,107.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,117.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,347.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,366.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,772.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,785.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,088.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,113.89
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Kimberley
10.3°C
Mainly clear
Feels like Perceived temperature
8.8°C
Day range High / low
H 27° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
45%
Wind 10m wind speed
5 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

954.1 km 11 hrs 2 min
Start Athlone
Finish Kimberley
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Dunbar Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Longden Avenue
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn left onto Aden Avenue
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Beverley Street
    0.1 km
  6. Continue straight onto George Road
    0.1 km
  7. Turn left onto Klipfontein Road
    2.0 km
  8. Turn right towards M5
    0.1 km
  9. Take the ramp straight towards M5: Milnerton
    0.3 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Kromboom Parkway towards M5: Milnerton
    0.2 km
  11. Continue straight onto Black River Parkway
    3.1 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Paarl
    1.3 km
  13. Merge slight right
    456.5 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  16. Continue straight
    71.2 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Johannesburg via Kimberley
    0.5 km
  18. Merge slight right
    409.5 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto Memorial Street
    1.1 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Memorial Street
    3.1 km
  23. Continue straight onto Bishops
    0.7 km
  24. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  25. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Street
    0.4 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn right onto New Main Street
    0.1 km
  27. Turn left onto Stockdale Street
    0.1 km
  28. Turn right onto Old Main Street
    0.1 km
  29. Continue straight onto De Beers Road
    0.1 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
477.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 31 min • 5 hrs 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Athlone → Kimberley
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Athlone
Destination area Arrival
Kimberley
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Athlone → Kimberley
Athlone Origin postcode
Not available
Kimberley Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
581.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
715.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
661.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Kimberley → Athlone
Athlone ↔ Kimberley
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Athlone to Pretoria Related trip
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Athlone to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Athlone -33.96667, 18.50500
Midpoint
477.2 km
Total: 954.1 km
Midpoint 477.2 km
954.1 km 11 hrs 2 min
Destination Kimberley -28.73830, 24.76423

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 954.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,908.2 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 2 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 477.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96667, 18.50500
Midpoint -32.28222, 22.69563
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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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Athlone from Kimberley? +
Athlone is about 954.1 km from Kimberley by road.
How long does it take from Athlone to Kimberley? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Athlone 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 Athlone 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 Athlone to Kimberley? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,597.14 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,604.69 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,779.17 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,793.60 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Athlone to Kimberley? +
Yes. There are 4 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

: Pinelands
From Athlone To Kimberley
Milnerton
From Athlone To Kimberley
Kromboom Parkway
From Athlone To Kimberley
Black River Parkway
From Athlone To Kimberley
: Paarl
From Athlone To Kimberley
: Johannesburg
From Athlone To Kimberley
: Johannesburg via Kimberley
From Athlone To Kimberley
Bishops
From Athlone To Kimberley

Route Locations

Start area
Athlone
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

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 581.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 715.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 661.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 677.7 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 811.2 km

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