Distance from A 3 Frankfurt to Kimberley

N A 3 Frankfurt → Kimberley

Road distance

893.5 km

Highway dominant · N3 / N4

A 3 Frankfurt to Kimberley is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 893.5 km in roughly 11 hrs 8 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

753.7 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.19×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

11 hrs 8 min

End point

De Beers Road

Return: 22 hrs 17 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

668 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

80.2 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

12 hrs 23 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,798.11

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,805.19

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

231° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

51° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-24.6278, 30.7986

End coords Destination point

-28.7383, 24.7642

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 9 °C A 3 Frankfurt Clear Sky View Forecast → 9 °C Kimberley Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

A 3 Frankfurt → Kimberley

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Car

893.5 km

11 hrs 8 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

893.5 km

~13 hrs 44 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 89 km to Skukuza Airport
✈ SZK → KIM (1 hr 33 min)
↑ 6 hrs 27 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start A 3 Frankfurt

Finish Kimberley

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from A 3 Frankfurt to Kimberley via N4 and N3

National highway route N4N3
Start your journey

0.1 km
Turn right

1.0 km
At the end of the road, turn left

0.1 km
Turn right

0.9 km
At the end of the road, turn left

26.5 km
At the end of the road, turn left

70.5 km
Turn left onto Voortrekker Street

0.8 km
Turn right onto Viljoen Street

2.3 km
Turn right

86.3 km
Turn left onto Vermooten Street

3.1 km
Turn right towards N4: Middelburg

0.7 km
Merge slight right

85.8 km
Keep slight left at the fork

123.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3

0.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N3

0.9 km
Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass

7.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass

23.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork

13.3 km
Continue straight

18.1 km
Continue straight

70.0 km
Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue

1.8 km
Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue

0.4 km
Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive

56.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

300.3 km
Turn left onto De Beers Road

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 13

Known total R168.00

Main toll road N4

This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Middleburg Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R84.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Middleburg Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R84.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Gull

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Bee-Eater

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Bee-Eater

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Routes ↩ Kimberley → A 3 Frankfurt A 3 Frankfurt to Johannesburg A 3 Frankfurt to Pretoria A 3 Frankfurt to Cape Town A 3 Frankfurt to Durban Johannesburg to Kimberley Pretoria to Kimberley Cape Town to Kimberley

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

447.0 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 34 min • 5 hrs 34 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

64.3 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

148.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

48.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

84.3%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Kimberley

07:09 – 17:30

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:19

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 21 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:09

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,734.89

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R17.87

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R178.70

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R3,931.47

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (18)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin A 3 Frankfurt -24.62778, 30.79861

Midpoint

447.0 km

Total: 893.5 km

Midpoint 447.0 km

893.5 km 11 hrs 8 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 893.5 km

Return-cycle span 1,787.0 km

Traversal time 11 hrs 8 min

Maneuver count 27

Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 447.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.62778, 30.79861

Midpoint -26.29692, 27.82478

End -28.73830, 24.76423

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

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is A 3 Frankfurt from Kimberley? +

A 3 Frankfurt is about 893.5 km from Kimberley by road.

How long does it take from A 3 Frankfurt to Kimberley? +

The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from A 3 Frankfurt 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 A 3 Frankfurt 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 A 3 Frankfurt to Kimberley? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,798.11 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,805.19 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,796.18 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,882.39 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from A 3 Frankfurt to Kimberley? +

Yes. There are 13 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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Distance from A 3 Frankfurt to Kimberley

Places from A 3 Frankfurt to Kimberley

Fat Cake City

Fournos Bakery

Charlie Catue

Shell Select

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Checkers

Quickshop

Bonjour

Shoprite

Fourways Supermarket

Shell Select

Shell

Shell

Panino

Diamond Supermarket

Capitec Bank

Super Save Supermarket

Fourways Supermarket

Standard Bank

Big Family Supermarket & Takeaways

Standard Bank

Al-Rashid Butchery

Capitec Bank

African Bank

Woolworths

Standard Bank

N12 Butchery Biltong Den

Jani's Supermarket & Wholesalers

Hi-Q

Checkers

Shell Select

Shell

Bonjour

Shell

GXY Architects

Kimberley Boys High School

Department of Environment and Nature Conservation

Midas Kimberley

Newton Primary School

Diamantveld High School

Vooruitsig Primary School

Kimberley Girls' High School

Kimberley Junior School

Floors Comprehensive School

Department of Education: Frances Baard District Office

Northern Cape Department of Education

Jackie Field Services

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