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Distance from Kimberley to Expo

Kimberley to Expo is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 469.7 km in roughly 5 hrs 32 min.

N Kimberley → Expo
Road distance
469.7 km
291.8 mi • 253.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
421.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 32 min
Return: 11 hrs 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 32 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 2 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R786.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R789.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R875.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R882.94
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,037.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,042.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,155.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,164.99
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,364.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,371.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,520.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,532.89
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 32 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 47 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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469.7 km 5 hrs 32 min
Start Kimberley
Finish Expo
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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 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
    137.0 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R553
    0.6 km
  12. Turn left onto Golden Highway
    3.1 km
  13. Turn left onto Columbine Avenue
    0.0 km
  14. Continue make a U-turn onto Columbine Avenue
    0.5 km
  15. Turn left onto Rifle Range Road
    1.2 km
  16. Turn left onto Nasrec Road
    1.9 km
  17. Turn left onto Recreation Road
    0.1 km
  18. Go straight onto Recreation Road
    0.1 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 2
Known total R0.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
234.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 46 min • 2 hrs 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Kimberley → Expo
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Kimberley
Destination area Arrival
Expo, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kimberley → Expo
Kimberley Origin postcode
Not available
Expo 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 Overlapping province
176.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
193.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
97.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Expo → Kimberley
Kimberley ↔ Expo
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kimberley -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint
234.9 km
Total: 469.7 km
Midpoint 234.9 km
469.7 km 5 hrs 32 min
Destination Expo -26.24318, 27.98258

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 469.7 km
Return-cycle span 939.3 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 32 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 234.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint -27.17224, 26.01189
End -26.24318, 27.98258
Destination services

Available in Expo

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 Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Expo
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Expo
5
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 2091, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Columbine Avenue and Rifle Range Roadd, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Braiders
    58 Earp Street
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 1862, Gauteng
  • Starlite Fashions
    Helen Joseph Street, Johannesburg
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Expo
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Expo
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Expo
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Expo
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Expo
6
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Questions 9
How far is Kimberley from Expo? +
Kimberley is about 469.7 km from Expo by road.
How long does it take from Kimberley to Expo? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kimberley to Expo in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kimberley to Expo? +
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 Expo? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R786.23 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R789.95 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R875.84 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R882.94 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kimberley to Expo? +
Yes. There are 2 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Transvaal
From Kimberley To Expo

Route Locations

Start area
Kimberley
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Expo, Gauteng
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 Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 176.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 193.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 97.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 231.1 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 308.2 km

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