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Distance from Kimberley to Athlone

Kimberley to Athlone is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 954.9 km in roughly 11 hrs 2 min.

N Kimberley → Athlone
Road distance
954.9 km
593.3 mi • 515.5 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
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 2 min
Return: 22 hrs 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
11 hrs 2 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.4 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
R1,598.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,606.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,780.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,795.10
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,109.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,119.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,349.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,368.54
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,775.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,788.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,091.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,116.50
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
11 hrs 2 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
11 hrs 17 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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954.9 km 11 hrs 2 min
Start Kimberley
Finish Athlone
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Market Street
    0.1 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Market Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Phakamile Mabija Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn slight left onto Sydney Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  7. Turn right onto Bishops
    0.8 km
  8. Continue straight onto Memorial Street
    3.1 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Memorial Street
    1.1 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    409.8 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right towards N1
    73.5 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  16. Continue straight
    68.9 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  19. Go straight onto Koeberg Road
    0.1 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg
    3.4 km
  21. Continue straight onto Kromboom Parkway
    1.4 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M18: Klipfontein Road (East)
    0.5 km
  23. Turn right onto Klipfontein Road
    1.1 km
  24. Turn right onto Jan Smuts Drive
    0.2 km
  25. Turn right onto Aden Avenue
    0.3 km
  26. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.4 km
  27. Turn left onto Longden Avenue
    0.0 km
  28. Turn right onto Dunbar Street
    0.0 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
477.6 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
Kimberley → Athlone
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Kimberley
Destination area Arrival
Athlone
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kimberley → Athlone
Kimberley Origin postcode
Not available
Athlone 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
582.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
661.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
716.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Athlone → Kimberley
Kimberley ↔ Athlone
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kimberley -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint
477.6 km
Total: 954.9 km
Midpoint 477.6 km
954.9 km 11 hrs 2 min
Destination Athlone -33.96667, 18.50500

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 954.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,909.8 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 2 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 477.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint -32.28309, 22.69377
End -33.96667, 18.50500
Destination services

Available in Athlone

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Athlone
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Athlone
5
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Athlone
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Athlone
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Athlone
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Athlone
1
  • Clicks
    1 Koeberg Road, Brooklyn, Cape Town, 7405
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Athlone
4
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Kimberley from Athlone? +
Kimberley is about 954.9 km from Athlone by road.
How long does it take from Kimberley to Athlone? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kimberley to Athlone 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 Kimberley to Athlone? +
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 Kimberley to Athlone? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,598.47 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,606.04 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,780.67 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,795.10 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kimberley to Athlone? +
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

Bishops
From Kimberley To Athlone
: Beaufort
From Kimberley To Athlone
: Cape Town
From Kimberley To Athlone
: Maitland
From Kimberley To Athlone
Muizenberg
From Kimberley To Athlone
Black River Parkway
From Kimberley To Athlone
Kromboom Parkway
From Kimberley To Athlone

Route Locations

Start area
Kimberley
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Athlone
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: 582.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 661.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 716.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 678.5 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 812.0 km

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