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Distance from Kimberley to Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State

Kimberley to Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 307.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 50 min.

N Kimberley → Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State
Road distance
307.0 km
190.7 mi • 165.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
217.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.41×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 50 min
Return: 7 hrs 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 50 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R513.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R516.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R572.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R577.07
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R678.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R681.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R755.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R761.41
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R892.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R896.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R993.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,001.86
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 50 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 5 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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307.0 km 3 hrs 50 min
Start Kimberley
Finish Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State
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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
    53.5 km
  8. Turn right
    38.2 km
  9. Turn left
    80.4 km
  10. Turn left
    0.9 km
  11. Turn right
    1.5 km
  12. Go straight onto Church Street
    5.8 km
  13. Continue left
    5.3 km
  14. Turn right onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    1.6 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.8 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    1.6 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.1 km
  19. Continue onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    1.0 km
  20. Turn slight left
    0.6 km
  21. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  22. Turn left onto Nkoane Road
    0.6 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto A. Phakathi Drive
    0.1 km
  24. Continue onto A. Phakathi Drive
    0.1 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    0.1 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
153.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 55 min • 1 hr 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
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Loc Route geography
Route geography
Kimberley → Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Kimberley
Destination area Arrival
Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kimberley → Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State
Kimberley Origin postcode
Not available
Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State 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
13.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
30.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
68.4 km
Rev Related route set
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Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State → Kimberley
Kimberley ↔ Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State
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Origin Kimberley -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint
153.5 km
Total: 307.0 km
Midpoint 153.5 km
307.0 km 3 hrs 50 min
Destination Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State -27.96426, 26.80892

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 307.0 km
Return-cycle span 613.9 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 50 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 9.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 153.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint -27.67647, 25.47648
End -27.96426, 26.80892
Destination services

Available in Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State
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  • PEP
    47 Craib Avenue, Welkom, 9459, Free State
  • PEP
    Arrarat Road, Welkom, 9459, Free State
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State
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Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State
1
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Questions 9
How far is Kimberley from Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State? +
Kimberley is about 307.0 km from Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State by road.
How long does it take from Kimberley to Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kimberley to Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kimberley to Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State? +
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 Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R513.86 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R516.29 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R572.43 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R577.07 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kimberley to Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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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From Kimberley To Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State

Route Locations

Start area
Kimberley
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State, 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: 13.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 30.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 68.4 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 171.6 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 164.1 km

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