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Distance from A 40 to Kimberley

N A 40 → Kimberley
Road distance
971.1 km
Highway dominant · M3 / M5 / N1 / N12 / N2
A 40 to Kimberley is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 971.1 km in roughly 11 hrs 22 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
845.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 22 min
End point
De Beers Road
Return: 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
682 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,854.22
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,861.91
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,258.34
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,272.32
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,446.54
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,456.68
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,979.76
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,998.21
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,219.13
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,232.48
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,920.73
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,945.01
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
47° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
227° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.1032, 18.4395
End coords Destination point
-28.7383, 24.7642
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 16 °C A 40 Light Showers View Forecast → 18 °C Kimberley Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
A 40 → Kimberley
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Car
971.1 km
11 hrs 22 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
971.1 km
~14 hrs 56 min
65 km/h avg
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971 km
~1 hr 56 min
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Nearby places

Places in Kimberley

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Supermarket 0.2 km

Diamond Supermarket

Stockdale Street
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Bank 0.2 km

Capitec Bank

Du Toitspan Road
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Supermarket 0.3 km

Super Save Supermarket

63 Stockdale Street
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Supermarket 0.3 km

Fourways Supermarket

Compound Street
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Bank 0.3 km

Standard Bank

Phakamile Mabija Street
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Supermarket 0.3 km

Big Family Supermarket & Takeaways

De Beers Road
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Bank 0.4 km

Standard Bank

Chapel Street
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Bank 0.4 km

Capitec Bank

York Road
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Bank 0.4 km

African Bank

George Street
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Supermarket 0.5 km

Woolworths

Lennox Street
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Bank 0.6 km

Standard Bank

Lennox Street
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Supermarket 0.7 km

Jani's Supermarket & Wholesalers

De Beers Road
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Supermarket 0.8 km

Checkers

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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Convenience store 0.9 km

Shell Select

8301, Northern Cape
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Fuel station 1.0 km

Shell

64 Long Street, Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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Convenience store 1.0 km

Bonjour

113 Phakamile Mabija Road, Kimberley, 8301
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Fuel station 1.0 km

Shell

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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School 1.2 km

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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School 1.3 km

Kimberley Boys High School

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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School 1.6 km

Newton Primary School

Kimberley, 8306, Northern Cape
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School 1.6 km

Diamantveld High School

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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School 1.7 km

Vooruitsig Primary School

14 William Gasson Street, Kimberley, 8300, Northern Cape
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School 1.7 km

Kimberley Girls' High School

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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School 1.8 km

Kimberley Junior School

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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School 1.9 km

Floors Comprehensive School

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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Convenience store 5.4 km

Shell Select

8301, Northern Cape
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Route

Route overview

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Start, destination and route line.

971.1 km 11 hrs 22 min
Start A 40
Finish Kimberley
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Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions
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Directions from A 40 to Kimberley via N2 and N1 and N12
National highway route N2 N1 N12
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Directions from A 40 to Kimberley via M3 and M5
Metro arterial routes M3 M5
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Start your journey
    1.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Sonneblom Road
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Ou Kaapse Weg
    0.3 km
  4. Turn right onto Steenberg Road
    1.3 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left towards M3: Cape Town
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Simon van der Stel Freeway
    8.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Edinburgh Drive
    2.5 km
  8. Continue straight onto Paradise Road
    0.6 km
  9. Continue straight onto Union Avenue
    2.0 km
  10. Continue straight onto Rhodes Drive
    1.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.2 km
  12. Turn left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.4 km
  13. Merge slight left onto Settlers Way
    1.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5 North: Milnerton
    0.4 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Black River Parkway
    2.3 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Paarl
    1.3 km
  17. Merge slight right
    456.5 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  19. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  20. Continue straight
    71.2 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Johannesburg via Kimberley
    0.5 km
  22. Merge slight right
    409.5 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto Memorial Street
    1.1 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  26. Continue onto Memorial Street
    3.1 km
  27. Continue straight onto Bishops
    0.7 km
  28. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  29. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Street
    0.4 km
  30. At the end of the road, turn right onto New Main Street
    0.1 km
  31. Turn left onto Stockdale Street
    0.1 km
  32. Turn right onto Old Main Street
    0.1 km
  33. Continue straight onto De Beers Road
    0.1 km
  34. 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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Routes ↩ Kimberley → A 40 A 40 to Johannesburg A 40 to Pretoria A 40 to Cape Town A 40 to Durban Johannesburg to Kimberley Pretoria to Kimberley Cape Town to Kimberley
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Halfway point
485.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 41 min • 5 hrs 41 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
69.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
161.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
52.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kimberley
06:58 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 38 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 4 min
SunriseDawn break
06:58
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,059.11
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.42
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R194.22
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,272.75
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (29)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
5
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A 40 -34.10324, 18.43953
Midpoint
485.7 km
Total: 971.1 km
Midpoint 485.7 km
971.1 km 11 hrs 22 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 971.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,942.2 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 22 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 485.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.10324, 18.43953
Midpoint -32.31994, 22.61692
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
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is A 40 from Kimberley? +
A 40 is about 971.1 km from Kimberley by road.
How long does it take from A 40 to Kimberley? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A 40 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 40 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 40 to Kimberley? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,854.22 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,861.91 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,258.34 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,272.32 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A 40 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

Ou Kaapse Weg
From A 40 To Kimberley
: Cape Town
From A 40 To Kimberley
: Cape Town International Airport
From A 40 To Kimberley
Somerset
From A 40 To Kimberley
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From A 40 To Kimberley
Groote Schuur
From A 40 To Kimberley
Settlers Way
From A 40 To Kimberley
: Milnerton
From A 40 To Kimberley
Black River Parkway
From A 40 To Kimberley
: Paarl
From A 40 To Kimberley

Route Locations

Start area
A 40, 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

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