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Distance from Kimberley to Boksburg

Kimberley to Boksburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 502.1 km in roughly 5 hrs 55 min.

N Kimberley → Boksburg
Road distance
502.1 km
312.0 mi • 271.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
444.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 55 min
Return: 11 hrs 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 55 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R840.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R844.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R936.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R943.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,109.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,114.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,235.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,245.51
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,459.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,466.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,625.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,638.83
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 55 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 10 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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502.1 km 5 hrs 55 min
Start Kimberley
Finish Boksburg
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Market Street
    0.1 km
  2. Continue straight onto De Beers Road
    0.3 km
  3. Turn left onto Quinn Street
    0.9 km
  4. Turn right onto Phakamile Mabija Street
    2.1 km
  5. Continue straight onto Transvaal
    104.8 km
  6. Continue straight
    6.1 km
  7. Continue straight
    186.4 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    24.3 km
  10. Continue straight
    138.6 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    18.9 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.8 km
  13. Merge slight right
    12.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R21
    0.7 km
  15. Turn left onto Rondebult Road
    2.9 km
  16. Turn right onto Leeuwpoort Street
    0.6 km
  17. Turn left onto Trichardts Road
    0.6 km
  18. Turn right onto Railway Street
    0.8 km
  19. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  20. Turn left
    0.5 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 11
Known total R102.00
Main toll road N17
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N17. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
251.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 57 min • 2 hrs 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Kimberley → Boksburg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Kimberley
Destination area Arrival
Boksburg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kimberley → Boksburg
Kimberley Origin postcode
Not available
Boksburg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
209.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
129.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
225.7 km
Rev Related route set
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Boksburg → Kimberley
Kimberley ↔ Boksburg
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kimberley -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint
251.2 km
Total: 502.1 km
Midpoint 251.2 km
502.1 km 5 hrs 55 min
Destination Boksburg -26.21246, 28.26175

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 502.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,004.3 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 251.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint -27.05697, 26.11197
End -26.21246, 28.26175
Destination services

Available in Boksburg

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Boksburg
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Boksburg
5
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Boksburg
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Boksburg
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Boksburg
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Boksburg
1
  • Edgars
    Tom Jones Street, Benoni, 1500
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Questions 9
How far is Kimberley from Boksburg? +
Kimberley is about 502.1 km from Boksburg by road.
How long does it take from Kimberley to Boksburg? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kimberley to Boksburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kimberley to Boksburg? +
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 Boksburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R840.57 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R844.54 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R936.37 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R943.97 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kimberley to Boksburg? +
Yes. There are 11 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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Towns along the route

Transvaal
From Kimberley To Boksburg
ern Bypass
From Kimberley To Boksburg
: Springs
From Kimberley To Boksburg

Route Locations

Start area
Kimberley
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Boksburg
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 209.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 129.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 225.7 km
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About 238.6 km Difference: 263.6 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 340.6 km

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