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Distance from Bultfontein to Kimberley

N Bultfontein → Kimberley
Road distance
258.4 km
N1 N8
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
144.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.79×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 2 min
End point
De Beers Road
Return: 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
182 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R493.48
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R495.52
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R601.03
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R604.75
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R651.12
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R653.82
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R793.03
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R797.94
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R856.73
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R860.29
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,043.46
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,049.92
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
249° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
69° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2869, 26.1506
End coords Destination point
-28.7383, 24.7642
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Bultfontein to Kimberley is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 258.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 2 min.
Travel modes
Bultfontein → Kimberley
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Car
258.4 km
3 hrs 2 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
258.4 km
~3 hrs 58 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
258 km
↑ 31 min faster
Flight time
31 min
With airport
~2 hrs 31 min
Estimated. Includes ~2h airport procedures. Check actual schedules for Bultfontein to Kimberley.
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Route overview

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Route map

Live map

Start, destination and route line.

258.4 km 3 hrs 2 min
Start Bultfontein
Finish Kimberley
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Stofberg Street
    0.6 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Diamond Street
    1.9 km
  4. Turn left
    86.8 km
  5. Take the ramp right towards N1: Colesberg
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    11.5 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  8. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Road towards N8: Kimberley
    0.1 km
  9. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.9 km
  10. Merge slight left onto Oliver Street
    3.7 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dalham Road
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  13. Continue straight 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
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N1
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.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ Kimberley → Bultfontein Bultfontein to Johannesburg Bultfontein to Pretoria Bultfontein to Cape Town Bultfontein to Durban Johannesburg to Kimberley Pretoria to Kimberley Cape Town to Kimberley
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
129.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 31 min • 1 hr 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.6 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
43.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
55.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kimberley
06:57 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
06:57
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,080.28
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.17
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R51.69
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,137.14
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bultfontein -28.28694, 26.15056
Midpoint
129.3 km
Total: 258.4 km
Midpoint 129.3 km
258.4 km 3 hrs 2 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 258.4 km
Return-cycle span 516.9 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 2 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 7.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 129.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.28694, 26.15056
Midpoint -29.17658, 25.90035
End -28.73830, 24.76423
Places

Places in Kimberley

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

26 places
📍
Supermarket

Diamond Supermarket

📍 Supermarket Stockdale Street
🏦
Bank

Capitec Bank

🏦 Bank Du Toitspan Road
📍
Supermarket

Super Save Supermarket

📍 Supermarket 63 Stockdale Street
📍
Supermarket

Fourways Supermarket

📍 Supermarket Compound Street
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Phakamile Mabija Street
📍
Supermarket

Big Family Supermarket & Takeaways

📍 Supermarket De Beers Road
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Chapel Street
🏦
Bank

Capitec Bank

🏦 Bank York Road
🏦
Bank

African Bank

🏦 Bank George Street
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Supermarket

Woolworths

📍 Supermarket Lennox Street
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Lennox Street
📍
Supermarket

Jani's Supermarket & Wholesalers

📍 Supermarket De Beers Road
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Supermarket

Checkers

📍 Supermarket Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 8301, Northern Cape
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 64 Long Street, Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
📍
Convenience store

Bonjour

📍 Convenience store 113 Phakamile Mabija Road, Kimberley, 8301
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
🏫
School

Kimberley Boys High School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
🏫
School

Newton Primary School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8306, Northern Cape
🏫
School

Diamantveld High School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
🏫
School

Vooruitsig Primary School

🏫 School 14 William Gasson Street, Kimberley, 8300, Northern Cape
🏫
School

Kimberley Girls' High School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
🏫
School

Kimberley Junior School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
🏫
School

Floors Comprehensive School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 8301, Northern Cape
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 Bultfontein from Kimberley? +
Bultfontein is about 258.4 km from Kimberley by road.
How long does it take from Bultfontein to Kimberley? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bultfontein to Kimberley in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bultfontein 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 Bultfontein to Kimberley? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R493.48 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R495.52 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R601.03 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R604.75 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bultfontein to Kimberley? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

: Colesberg
From Bultfontein To Kimberley
Western Bypass
From Bultfontein To Kimberley
: Kimberley
From Bultfontein To Kimberley

Route Locations

Start area
Bultfontein
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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