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Distance from Kimberley to Princess

Kimberley to Princess is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 468.4 km in roughly 5 hrs 40 min.

N Kimberley → Princess
Road distance
468.4 km
291.1 mi • 252.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
420.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 40 min
Return: 11 hrs 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 40 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R784.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R787.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R873.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R880.65
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,034.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,039.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,152.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,161.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,361.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,367.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,516.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,528.90
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Princess
13.6°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
13.7°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
55%
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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468.4 km 5 hrs 40 min
Start Kimberley
Finish Princess
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    105.7 km
  11. Turn left onto Main Reef Road
    23.2 km
  12. Continue straight onto Windsor Road
    8.9 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    1.5 km
  14. Turn left onto Frederick Cooper Drive
    0.2 km
  15. Turn right onto Barratt Road
    0.0 km
  16. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    2.0 km
  17. Continue straight onto Ontdekkers Road
    1.7 km
  18. Continue make a U-turn onto Ontdekkers Road
    0.0 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
234.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 50 min • 2 hrs 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Kimberley → Princess
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Kimberley
Destination area Arrival
Princess
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kimberley → Princess
Kimberley Origin postcode
Not available
Princess Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
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Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
175.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
96.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
192.0 km
Rev Related route set
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Princess → Kimberley
Kimberley ↔ Princess
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kimberley -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint
234.4 km
Total: 468.4 km
Midpoint 234.4 km
468.4 km 5 hrs 40 min
Destination Princess -26.12972, 27.85111

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 468.4 km
Return-cycle span 936.9 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 40 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 234.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint -27.17628, 26.00839
End -26.12972, 27.85111
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Princess
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Princess
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Princess
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Princess
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Princess
1
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Questions 9
How far is Kimberley from Princess? +
Kimberley is about 468.4 km from Princess by road.
How long does it take from Kimberley to Princess? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kimberley to Princess in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kimberley to Princess? +
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 Princess? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R784.18 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R787.89 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R873.56 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R880.65 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kimberley to Princess? +
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 Princess

Route Locations

Start area
Kimberley
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Princess
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
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Cape Town to George Similar distance
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Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 192.0 km
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