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Distance from Kimberley to Vanderbijlpark

Kimberley to Vanderbijlpark is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 498.2 km in roughly 5 hrs 21 min.

N Kimberley → Vanderbijlpark
Road distance
498.2 km
309.6 mi • 269.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
377.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 21 min
Return: 10 hrs 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 21 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R834.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R837.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R929.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R936.63
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,100.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,105.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,225.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,235.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,447.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,454.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,613.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,626.09
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Vanderbijlpark
13.3°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
13.6°C
Day range High / low
H 26° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
63%
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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498.2 km 5 hrs 21 min
Start Kimberley
Finish Vanderbijlpark
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    321.2 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R42
    1.7 km
  14. Go straight onto Main Road
    2.5 km
  15. Continue straight onto Parys Road
    11.4 km
  16. Continue straight onto Barrage Road
    3.2 km
  17. Continue make a U-turn onto Barrage Road
    1.1 km
  18. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  19. 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
249.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 40 min • 2 hrs 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Kimberley → Vanderbijlpark
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Kimberley
Destination area Arrival
Vanderbijlpark
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kimberley → Vanderbijlpark
Kimberley Origin postcode
Not available
Vanderbijlpark 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
205.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
125.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
221.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Vanderbijlpark → Kimberley
Kimberley ↔ Vanderbijlpark
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kimberley -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint
249.3 km
Total: 498.2 km
Midpoint 249.3 km
498.2 km 5 hrs 21 min
Destination Vanderbijlpark -26.70689, 27.83627

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 498.2 km
Return-cycle span 996.5 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 21 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 249.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint -28.64112, 26.88954
End -26.70689, 27.83627
Destination services

Available in Vanderbijlpark

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 5
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Vanderbijlpark
3
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Vanderbijlpark
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Vanderbijlpark
3
  • Shell
    1911, Gauteng
  • Shell
    121 Golden Highway, 1911, Gauteng
  • Shell
    1804, Gauteng
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Vanderbijlpark
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Vanderbijlpark
1
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Kimberley from Vanderbijlpark? +
Kimberley is about 498.2 km from Vanderbijlpark by road.
How long does it take from Kimberley to Vanderbijlpark? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kimberley to Vanderbijlpark in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kimberley to Vanderbijlpark? +
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 Vanderbijlpark? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R834.04 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R837.98 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R929.10 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R936.63 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kimberley to Vanderbijlpark? +
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 Vanderbijlpark
Maseru
From Kimberley To Vanderbijlpark
Western Bypass
From Kimberley To Vanderbijlpark

Route Locations

Start area
Kimberley
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Vanderbijlpark
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: 205.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 125.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 221.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 259.7 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 362.8 km

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