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Distance from Kimberley to Downes Way

Kimberley to Downes Way is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 941.6 km in roughly 10 hrs 53 min.

N Kimberley → Downes Way
Road distance
941.6 km
585.1 mi • 508.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
822.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 53 min
Return: 21 hrs 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
10 hrs 53 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,576.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,583.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,755.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,770.18
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,079.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,089.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,316.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,335.65
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,736.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,749.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,048.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,073.23
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Downes Way
14.5°C
Slight rain showers
Feels like Perceived temperature
11.0°C
Day range High / low
H 16° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
100%
Wind 10m wind speed
29 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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941.6 km 10 hrs 53 min
Start Kimberley
Finish Downes Way
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Destination
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Navigation sign

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
    60.8 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M26
    0.4 km
  18. Go straight onto Monte Vista Boulevard
    0.4 km
  19. Turn left onto Wingfield Place
    0.1 km
  20. Continue slight right onto Montague Road
    0.7 km
  21. Continue straight onto Edgemead Drive
    0.2 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Edgemead Drive
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Edgemead Drive
    0.7 km
  24. Turn right onto Louis Thibault Drive
    0.1 km
  25. Turn left onto Downes Way
    0.1 km
  26. 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
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
471.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 26 min • 5 hrs 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Kimberley → Downes Way
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Kimberley
Destination area Arrival
Downes Way, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kimberley → Downes Way
Kimberley Origin postcode
Not available
Downes Way 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 Overlapping province
569.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
648.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
703.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Downes Way → Kimberley
Kimberley ↔ Downes Way
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Kimberley to Pretoria Related trip
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Kimberley to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kimberley -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint
471.0 km
Total: 941.6 km
Midpoint 471.0 km
941.6 km 10 hrs 53 min
Destination Downes Way -33.87647, 18.53891

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 941.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,883.3 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 53 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 471.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint -32.25549, 22.75626
End -33.87647, 18.53891
Destination services

Available in Downes Way

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 Downes Way
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Downes Way
6
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Downes Way
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Downes Way
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Downes Way
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Downes Way
1
  • Clicks
    1 Koeberg Road, Brooklyn, Cape Town, 7405
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Downes Way
2
  • Edgars
    Century Boulevard, Cape Town, 7446
  • VGK Firearms
    17 M.E. Rothman Street, Cape Town, 7500
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Questions 9
How far is Kimberley from Downes Way? +
Kimberley is about 941.6 km from Downes Way by road.
How long does it take from Kimberley to Downes Way? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kimberley to Downes Way 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 Downes Way? +
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 Downes Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,576.28 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,583.74 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,755.94 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,770.18 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kimberley to Downes Way? +
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 Downes Way
: Beaufort
From Kimberley To Downes Way
: Cape Town
From Kimberley To Downes Way
Monte Vista
From Kimberley To Downes Way
Monte Vista Boulevard
From Kimberley To Downes Way
Wingfield Place
From Kimberley To Downes Way

Route Locations

Start area
Kimberley
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Downes Way, Western Cape
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 Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 569.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 648.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 703.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 665.2 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 798.8 km

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