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Distance from Beaufort to Kimberley

Beaufort to Kimberley is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 491.1 km in roughly 5 hrs 48 min.

N Beaufort → Kimberley
Road distance
491.1 km
305.2 mi • 265.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
453.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 48 min
Return: 11 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 48 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R822.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R826.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R915.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R923.32
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,084.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,089.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,208.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,218.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,427.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,434.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,590.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,602.99
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 48 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 3 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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491.1 km 5 hrs 48 min
Start Beaufort
Finish Kimberley
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Voortrekker Street
    0.3 km
  2. Turn left onto Donkin Street
    1.1 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  4. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  5. Continue straight
    71.2 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Johannesburg via Kimberley
    0.5 km
  7. Merge slight right
    409.5 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Memorial Street
    1.1 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Memorial Street
    3.1 km
  12. Continue straight onto Bishops
    0.7 km
  13. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  14. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Street
    0.4 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right onto New Main Street
    0.1 km
  16. Turn left onto Stockdale Street
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right onto Old Main Street
    0.1 km
  18. Continue straight onto De Beers Road
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Main toll road N12
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N12 N12 N12 N12
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
245.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 54 min • 2 hrs 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Beaufort → Kimberley
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Beaufort, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Kimberley
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Beaufort → Kimberley
Beaufort 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
118.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
252.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
198.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Kimberley → Beaufort
Beaufort ↔ Kimberley
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Beaufort to Pretoria Related trip
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Beaufort to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Beaufort -32.35361, 22.58056
Midpoint
245.9 km
Total: 491.1 km
Midpoint 245.9 km
491.1 km 5 hrs 48 min
Destination Kimberley -28.73830, 24.76423

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 491.1 km
Return-cycle span 982.3 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 48 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 245.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.35361, 22.58056
Midpoint -30.53768, 23.51978
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 Beaufort from Kimberley? +
Beaufort is about 491.1 km from Kimberley by road.
How long does it take from Beaufort to Kimberley? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Beaufort to Kimberley in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Beaufort 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 Beaufort to Kimberley? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R822.18 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R826.07 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R915.90 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R923.32 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Beaufort to Kimberley? +
No tollgates are 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 Beaufort To Kimberley
: Johannesburg via Kimberley
From Beaufort To Kimberley
Bishops
From Beaufort To Kimberley

Route Locations

Start area
Beaufort, 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: 118.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 252.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 198.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 214.7 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 348.3 km

Reverse route and related trips

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