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Distance from Kimberley to Heerlen

Kimberley to Heerlen is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 472.5 km in roughly 5 hrs 33 min.

N Kimberley → Heerlen
Road distance
472.5 km
293.6 mi • 255.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
422.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 33 min
Return: 11 hrs 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 33 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R791.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R794.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R881.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R888.34
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,043.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,048.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,162.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,172.11
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,373.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,379.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,529.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,542.25
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 33 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 48 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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472.5 km 5 hrs 33 min
Start Kimberley
Finish Heerlen
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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
    3.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  13. Continue straight
    2.3 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M17
    0.2 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards M17
    0.1 km
  16. Turn slight left onto Crownwood Road
    0.6 km
  17. Turn left onto Northern Parkway
    0.4 km
  18. Continue straight onto Dorado Avenue
    0.6 km
  19. Turn right onto Cambria Road
    0.2 km
  20. Continue straight onto Central Parkway
    0.1 km
  21. Continue onto Central Parkway
    0.2 km
  22. Turn right onto Essen Road
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left onto Carnac Road
    0.1 km
  24. Turn left onto Heerlen Place
    0.0 km
  25. 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 -26.268, 27.950
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
236.4 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 → Heerlen
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Kimberley
Destination area Arrival
Heerlen, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kimberley → Heerlen
Kimberley Origin postcode
Not available
Heerlen 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
179.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
196.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
100.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Heerlen → Kimberley
Kimberley ↔ Heerlen
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kimberley -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint
236.4 km
Total: 472.5 km
Midpoint 236.4 km
472.5 km 5 hrs 33 min
Destination Heerlen -26.24625, 27.99334

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 472.5 km
Return-cycle span 945.1 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 33 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 236.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint -27.16239, 26.02128
End -26.24625, 27.99334
Destination services

Available in Heerlen

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Heerlen
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Heerlen
6
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 2091, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Columbine Avenue and Rifle Range Roadd, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Braiders
    58 Earp Street
  • PEP
    Seranium Street, Johannesburg, 2190, Gauteng
  • Starlite Fashions
    Helen Joseph Street, Johannesburg
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 1862, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Heerlen
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Heerlen
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 2 nearby matches around Heerlen
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Heerlen
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Heerlen
6
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Questions 9
How far is Kimberley from Heerlen? +
Kimberley is about 472.5 km from Heerlen by road.
How long does it take from Kimberley to Heerlen? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kimberley to Heerlen in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kimberley to Heerlen? +
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 Heerlen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R791.03 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R794.78 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R881.19 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R888.34 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kimberley to Heerlen? +
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 Heerlen
ern Bypass
From Kimberley To Heerlen
: Johannesburg
From Kimberley To Heerlen
ern Parkway
From Kimberley To Heerlen
Central Parkway
From Kimberley To Heerlen
Heerlen Place
From Kimberley To Heerlen

Route Locations

Start area
Kimberley
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Heerlen, 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: 179.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 196.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 100.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 234.0 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 311.0 km

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