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Distance from Kimberley to Jan Haak

Kimberley to Jan Haak is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 491.3 km in roughly 5 hrs 19 min.

N Kimberley → Jan Haak
Road distance
491.3 km
305.3 mi • 265.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
372.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 19 min
Return: 10 hrs 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 19 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R822.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R826.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R916.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R923.63
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,085.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,090.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,208.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,218.68
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,427.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,434.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,590.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,603.53
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Jan Haak
15.9°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
17.2°C
Day range High / low
H 25° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
53%
Wind 10m wind speed
3 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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491.3 km 5 hrs 19 min
Start Kimberley
Finish Jan Haak
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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. Continue straight onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Oliver Street
    0.1 km
  9. Continue onto Oliver Street
    4.0 km
  10. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.5 km
  11. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.6 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    309.7 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R59: Parys
    0.5 km
  14. Turn right
    21.6 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Vaalpark
    0.5 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.0 km
  17. Turn right onto Paardeberg Road
    1.3 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Jan Haak
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Jan Haak
    0.4 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R261.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
245.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 39 min • 2 hrs 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Kimberley → Jan Haak
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Kimberley
Destination area Arrival
Jan Haak, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kimberley → Jan Haak
Kimberley Origin postcode
Not available
Jan Haak 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
198.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
118.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
214.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Jan Haak → Kimberley
Kimberley ↔ Jan Haak
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kimberley -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint
245.9 km
Total: 491.3 km
Midpoint 245.9 km
491.3 km 5 hrs 19 min
Destination Jan Haak -26.79524, 27.84847

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 491.3 km
Return-cycle span 982.6 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 19 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 245.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint -28.66015, 26.86133
End -26.79524, 27.84847
Destination services

Available in Jan Haak

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Jan Haak
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Jan Haak
3
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Questions 9
How far is Kimberley from Jan Haak? +
Kimberley is about 491.3 km from Jan Haak by road.
How long does it take from Kimberley to Jan Haak? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kimberley to Jan Haak in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kimberley to Jan Haak? +
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 Jan Haak? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R822.46 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R826.35 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R916.20 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R923.63 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kimberley to Jan Haak? +
Yes. There are 3 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

: Kroonstad
From Kimberley To Jan Haak
Maseru
From Kimberley To Jan Haak
Western Bypass
From Kimberley To Jan Haak
: Parys
From Kimberley To Jan Haak
Sasolburg
From Kimberley To Jan Haak
Vaalpark
From Kimberley To Jan Haak
Naledi
From Kimberley To Jan Haak

Route Locations

Start area
Kimberley
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Jan Haak, Free State
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: 198.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 118.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 214.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 252.7 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 355.9 km

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