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Distance from Kimberley to Hekroodt Circle

Kimberley to Hekroodt Circle is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 461.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 31 min.

N Kimberley → Hekroodt Circle
Road distance
461.9 km
287.0 mi • 249.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
417.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 31 min
Return: 11 hrs 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 31 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R773.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R776.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R861.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R868.24
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,020.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,024.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,136.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,145.60
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,342.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,348.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,495.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,507.36
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Hekroodt Circle
11.8°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
9.4°C
Day range High / low
H 15° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
58%
Wind 10m wind speed
16 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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461.9 km 5 hrs 31 min
Start Kimberley
Finish Hekroodt Circle
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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
    123.7 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M68
    0.7 km
  12. Turn right onto Abu Baker Asvat Drive
    0.6 km
  13. Turn right onto Chris Hani Road
    4.0 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Chris Hani Road
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Chris Hani Road
    0.5 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Chris Hani Road
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Chris Hani Road
    0.6 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork onto Elias Motsoaledi Road
    1.3 km
  19. Turn right onto Moroka Nancefield Road
    0.8 km
  20. Turn left onto Mncube Drive
    1.4 km
  21. Turn right onto Mahalafele Road
    0.7 km
  22. Turn left
    0.1 km
  23. Continue straight onto Ndlovu Street
    1.2 km
  24. Turn right onto Odendaal Street
    0.4 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn left onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.5 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
231.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 45 min • 2 hrs 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Kimberley → Hekroodt Circle
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Kimberley
Destination area Arrival
Hekroodt Circle, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kimberley → Hekroodt Circle
Kimberley Origin postcode
Not available
Hekroodt Circle 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
168.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
185.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
89.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Hekroodt Circle → Kimberley
Kimberley ↔ Hekroodt Circle
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Kimberley to Cape Town Related trip
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kimberley -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint
231.0 km
Total: 461.9 km
Midpoint 231.0 km
461.9 km 5 hrs 31 min
Destination Hekroodt Circle -26.21930, 27.89872

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 461.9 km
Return-cycle span 923.7 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 5.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 231.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint -27.19835, 25.98684
End -26.21930, 27.89872
Destination services

Available in Hekroodt Circle

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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 Hekroodt Circle
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Hekroodt Circle
6
  • PEP
    Soweto, 1852, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Mohajana Street, Soweto, 1723, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Chris Hani Road, Soweto, 1862
  • PEP
    Chris Hani Road, Johannesburg, 1809, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 1862, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Bolani Road, Soweto, 1808
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Hekroodt Circle
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Hekroodt Circle
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Hekroodt Circle
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Hekroodt Circle
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Hekroodt Circle
3
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Questions 9
How far is Kimberley from Hekroodt Circle? +
Kimberley is about 461.9 km from Hekroodt Circle by road.
How long does it take from Kimberley to Hekroodt Circle? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kimberley to Hekroodt Circle in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kimberley to Hekroodt Circle? +
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 Hekroodt Circle? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R773.14 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R776.80 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R861.26 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R868.24 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kimberley to Hekroodt Circle? +
No tollgates are 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 Hekroodt Circle

Route Locations

Start area
Kimberley
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Hekroodt Circle, 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: 168.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 185.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 89.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 223.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 300.3 km

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