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Distance from Strand to Kimberley

Strand to Kimberley is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 945.0 km in roughly 11 hrs 5 min.

N Strand → Kimberley
Road distance
945.0 km
587.2 mi • 510.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
820.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 5 min
Return: 22 hrs 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
11 hrs 5 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,581.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,589.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,762.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,776.52
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,087.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,097.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,325.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,344.02
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,746.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,759.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,059.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,084.23
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
11 hrs 5 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
11 hrs 20 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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945.0 km 11 hrs 5 min
Start Strand
Finish Kimberley
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Diaz Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Kalden Street
    0.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Volsteedt Street
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Broadway Boulevard
    15.7 km
  5. Continue straight onto Strand Road
    4.6 km
  6. Continue straight onto Adam Tas Street
    17.3 km
  7. Take the ramp right towards N1: Worcester
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right
    416.6 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  11. Continue straight
    71.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Johannesburg via Kimberley
    0.5 km
  13. Merge slight right
    409.5 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Memorial Street
    1.1 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Memorial Street
    3.1 km
  18. Continue straight onto Bishops
    0.7 km
  19. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  20. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Street
    0.4 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn right onto New Main Street
    0.1 km
  22. Turn left onto Stockdale Street
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right onto Old Main Street
    0.1 km
  24. Continue straight onto De Beers Road
    0.1 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
472.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 32 min • 5 hrs 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Strand → Kimberley
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Strand, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Kimberley
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Strand → Kimberley
Strand Origin postcode
Not available
Kimberley Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
572.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
706.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
651.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Kimberley → Strand
Strand ↔ Kimberley
Strand to Johannesburg Related trip
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Strand to Pretoria Related trip
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Strand to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Strand -34.10556, 18.83056
Midpoint
472.7 km
Total: 945.0 km
Midpoint 472.7 km
945.0 km 11 hrs 5 min
Destination Kimberley -28.73830, 24.76423

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 945.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,890.0 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 5 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 472.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.10556, 18.83056
Midpoint -32.26344, 22.73791
End -28.73830, 24.76423
Destination services

Available in Kimberley

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

Service groups 4
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Kimberley
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Kimberley
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Kimberley
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Kimberley
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Kimberley

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Northern Cape capital city
Standout Historic capital with diamond-era identity
Best for Who this destination suits
Heritage trip Provincial capital stay Business travel Northern Cape base
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Museum-side, CBD and modern hotel-area arrivals can feel different, so exact routing matters more than a broad city label suggests.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Kimberley as a Northern Cape base for heritage travel, business stays and wider provincial movement.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Kimberley is the capital of the Northern Cape
Northern Cape tourism and city tourism portals use Kimberley as a central visitor base
The city combines capital-city function with strong heritage interest
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Strand from Kimberley? +
Strand is about 945.0 km from Kimberley by road.
How long does it take from Strand to Kimberley? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Strand to Kimberley in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Strand to Kimberley? +
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 Strand to Kimberley? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,581.92 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,589.41 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,762.23 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,776.52 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Strand to Kimberley? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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

Broadway Boulevard
From Strand To Kimberley
Stellenbosch
From Strand To Kimberley
Wellington
From Strand To Kimberley
Franschnoek
From Strand To Kimberley
: Worcester
From Strand To Kimberley
: Johannesburg
From Strand To Kimberley
: Johannesburg via Kimberley
From Strand To Kimberley
Bishops
From Strand To Kimberley

Route Locations

Start area
Strand, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kimberley
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.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 572.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 706.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 651.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 668.6 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 802.1 km

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