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Distance from Bethal to Kimberley

N Bethal → Kimberley
Road distance
627.3 km
N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
528.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 22 min
End point
De Beers Road
Return: 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
442 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,197.72
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,202.68
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,458.76
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,467.79
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,580.32
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,586.87
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,924.75
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,936.66
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,079.37
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,087.99
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,532.56
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,548.24
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
240° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
60° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.4571, 29.4671
End coords Destination point
-28.7383, 24.7642
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Bethal to Kimberley is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 627.3 km in roughly 7 hrs 22 min.
Travel modes
Bethal → Kimberley
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Car
627.3 km
7 hrs 22 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
627.3 km
~9 hrs 39 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
627 km
↑ 4 hrs 6 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 15 min
With airport
~3 hrs 15 min
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627.3 km 7 hrs 22 min
Start Bethal
Finish Kimberley
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Du Plooy Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Moses Kotane Street
    144.0 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    22.3 km
  6. Keep slight left at the fork
    13.3 km
  7. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  8. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  9. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  10. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  11. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    56.3 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    300.3 km
  14. Turn left onto De Beers Road
    0.1 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 21
Known total R363.50
Main toll road N12
This route includes 21 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
313.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 41 min • 3 hrs 41 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
45.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
104.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
33.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kimberley
06:54 – 17:39
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 50 min
SunriseDawn break
06:54
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,621.95
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.55
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R125.45
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,759.94
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethal -26.45709, 29.46714
Midpoint
313.7 km
Total: 627.3 km
Midpoint 313.7 km
627.3 km 7 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 627.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,254.5 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 22 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 313.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.45709, 29.46714
Midpoint -26.85086, 26.69068
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 Bethal from Kimberley? +
Bethal is about 627.3 km from Kimberley by road.
How long does it take from Bethal to Kimberley? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethal 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 Bethal 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 Bethal to Kimberley? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,197.72 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,202.68 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,458.76 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,467.79 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethal to Kimberley? +
Yes. There are 21 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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Start area
Bethal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kimberley
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Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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