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Distance from 3Rd to Kimberley

3Rd to Kimberley is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 810.3 km in roughly 9 hrs 52 min.

N 3Rd → Kimberley
Road distance
810.3 km
N8
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
2,311.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
0.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
39
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 52 min
End point
De Beers Road
Return: 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
592 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,547.17
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,553.59
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,884.38
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,896.04
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,041.41
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,049.87
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,486.33
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,501.72
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,686.06
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,697.20
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,271.49
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,291.74
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
326° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
146° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-46.8621, 37.8182
End coords Destination point
-28.7383, 24.7642
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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810.3 km 9 hrs 52 min
Start 3Rd
Finish Kimberley
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    4.4 km
  2. Turn right
    47.4 km
  3. Turn left
    24.3 km
  4. Turn right
    50.3 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  6. Continue
    0.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  8. Continue
    0.6 km
  9. Turn right
    0.9 km
  10. Turn left onto Grey Street
    0.5 km
  11. Continue straight onto Maitland Road
    4.3 km
  12. Continue straight onto Komga Road
    23.6 km
  13. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  14. Turn left
    123.2 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street East
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Cathcart Street East
    2.8 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    162.9 km
  23. Turn left onto Barkly Street
    72.0 km
  24. Continue right onto Rascher Street
    122.0 km
  25. Turn left
    2.6 km
  26. Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  27. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    7.9 km
  28. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  29. Turn left onto Nathan Street towards N8: Kimberley
    150.9 km
  30. Merge slight left onto Oliver Street
    3.7 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dalham Road
    0.0 km
  32. Continue onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  33. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  34. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Street
    0.4 km
  35. At the end of the road, turn right onto New Main Street
    0.1 km
  36. Turn left onto Stockdale Street
    0.1 km
  37. Turn right onto Old Main Street
    0.1 km
  38. Continue straight onto De Beers Road
    0.1 km
  39. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Kimberley → 3Rd 3Rd to Johannesburg 3Rd to Pretoria 3Rd to Cape Town 3Rd to Durban Johannesburg to Kimberley Pretoria to Kimberley Cape Town to Kimberley
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
405.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 56 min • 4 hrs 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
58.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
134.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
43.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
285.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kimberley
06:52 – 17:41
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 48 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,386.95
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.21
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R162.06
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,565.21
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (41)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
7
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 3Rd -46.86209, 37.81818
Midpoint
405.5 km
Total: 810.3 km
Midpoint 405.5 km
810.3 km 9 hrs 52 min
Destination Kimberley End: De Beers Road -28.73830, 24.76423

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 810.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,620.6 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 52 min
Maneuver count 39
Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 405.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -46.86209, 37.81818
Midpoint -31.03167, 26.85632
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 3Rd from Kimberley? +
3Rd is about 810.3 km from Kimberley by road.
How long does it take from 3Rd to Kimberley? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 3Rd 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 3Rd 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 3Rd to Kimberley? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,547.17 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,553.59 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,884.38 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,896.04 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 3Rd to Kimberley? +
No tollgates are 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. 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

Kroonstad
From 3Rd To Kimberley
Western Bypass
From 3Rd To Kimberley
: Kimberley
From 3Rd To Kimberley

Route Locations

Start area
3Rd
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kimberley
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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