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Distance from Durban to Kimberley

Durban to Kimberley is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 792.4 km in roughly 8 hrs 53 min.

N Durban → Kimberley
Road distance
792.4 km
492.3 mi • 427.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
618.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 53 min
Return: 17 hrs 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 53 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,326.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,332.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,477.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,489.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,750.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,758.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,949.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,965.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,302.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,313.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,565.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,586.04
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Kimberley
13.1°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
11.2°C
Day range High / low
H 22° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
65%
Wind 10m wind speed
17 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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792.4 km 8 hrs 53 min
Start Durban
Finish Kimberley
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Sydney Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Che Guevara Road
    1.6 km
  4. Turn right onto Lena Ahrens Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.3 km
  6. Take the ramp slight right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.3 km
  7. Merge slight right
    19.9 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  12. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  13. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  14. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  15. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  16. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    111.3 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  18. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Road towards N8: Kimberley
    0.1 km
  19. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.9 km
  20. Merge slight left onto Oliver Street
    3.7 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dalham Road
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  23. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  24. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Street
    0.4 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn right onto New Main Street
    0.1 km
  26. Turn left onto Stockdale Street
    0.1 km
  27. Turn right onto Old Main Street
    0.1 km
  28. Continue straight onto De Beers Road
    0.1 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R845.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
396.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 26 min • 4 hrs 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Kimberley
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Kimberley
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Kimberley
Durban 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 Similar distance
419.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
499.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
515.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Kimberley → Durban
Durban ↔ Kimberley
Durban to Johannesburg Related trip
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Durban to Pretoria Related trip
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Durban to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
396.1 km
Total: 792.4 km
Midpoint 396.1 km
792.4 km 8 hrs 53 min
Destination Kimberley -28.73830, 24.76423

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 792.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,584.7 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 53 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 396.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.25039, 28.21828
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
Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Kimberley? +
Durban is about 792.4 km from Kimberley by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Kimberley? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban 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 Durban 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 Durban to Kimberley? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,326.40 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,332.67 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,477.58 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,489.56 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Kimberley? +
Yes. There are 17 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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Route Locations

Start area
Durban
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 Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 419.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 499.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 515.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 553.8 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 649.5 km

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