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Distance from Waterval Crescent to Kimberley

Waterval Crescent to Kimberley is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 495.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 54 min.

N Waterval Crescent → Kimberley
Road distance
495.9 km
308.1 mi • 267.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
444.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 54 min
Return: 11 hrs 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 54 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R830.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R834.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R924.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R932.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,095.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,100.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,220.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,230.09
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,441.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,448.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,605.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,618.54
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 54 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 9 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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495.9 km 5 hrs 54 min
Start Waterval Crescent
Finish Kimberley
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  1. Head on Waterval Crescent
    0.1 km
  2. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Waterval Crescent
    0.1 km
  3. Continue onto Waterval Crescent
    0.1 km
  4. Continue right onto Waterval Crescent
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Woodmead Drive
    1.7 km
  6. Take the ramp slight right towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.3 km
  7. Merge slight right
    25.0 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    13.3 km
  12. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  13. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  14. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  15. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  16. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    56.3 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    300.3 km
  19. Turn left onto De Beers Road
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 2
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N12
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
248.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 57 min • 2 hrs 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Waterval Crescent → Kimberley
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Waterval Crescent, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Kimberley
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Waterval Crescent → Kimberley
Waterval Crescent Origin postcode
Not available
Kimberley 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 Overlapping province
202.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
219.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
123.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Kimberley → Waterval Crescent
Waterval Crescent ↔ Kimberley
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Waterval Crescent -26.04970, 28.09074
Midpoint
248.1 km
Total: 495.9 km
Midpoint 248.1 km
495.9 km 5 hrs 54 min
Destination Kimberley -28.73830, 24.76423

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 495.9 km
Return-cycle span 991.8 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 54 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 248.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.04970, 28.09074
Midpoint -27.07715, 26.09679
End -28.73830, 24.76423
Destination services

Available in Kimberley

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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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Questions 9
How far is Waterval Crescent from Kimberley? +
Waterval Crescent is about 495.9 km from Kimberley by road.
How long does it take from Waterval Crescent to Kimberley? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Waterval Crescent to Kimberley in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Waterval Crescent 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 Waterval Crescent to Kimberley? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R830.16 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R834.09 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R924.78 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R932.28 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Waterval Crescent to Kimberley? +
Yes. There are 2 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

: Johannesburg
From Waterval Crescent To Kimberley
: Soweto
From Waterval Crescent To Kimberley
Bloemfontein
From Waterval Crescent To Kimberley
ern Bypass
From Waterval Crescent To Kimberley

Route Locations

Start area
Waterval Crescent, Gauteng
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 202.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 219.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 123.5 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 334.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 257.3 km

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