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Distance from Kimberley to A 3 Frankfurt

N Kimberley → A 3 Frankfurt
Road distance
892.8 km
Highway dominant · N12 / N3 / R36
Kimberley to A 3 Frankfurt is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 892.8 km in roughly 11 hrs 9 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
753.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 9 min
Start point
Market Street
Return: 22 hrs 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
669 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,796.75
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,803.82
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,794.82
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,880.96
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,370.71
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,380.04
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,368.16
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,481.82
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,119.35
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,131.63
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,116.00
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,265.55
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
54° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
234° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.7383, 24.7642
End coords Destination point
-24.6278, 30.7986
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Kimberley → A 3 Frankfurt
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Car
892.8 km
11 hrs 9 min
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Two-wheeler
892.8 km
~13 hrs 44 min
65 km/h avg
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892.8 km 11 hrs 9 min
Start Kimberley
Finish A 3 Frankfurt
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Kimberley to A 3 Frankfurt via N3 and N12
    National highway route N3N12
  2. Directions from Kimberley to A 3 Frankfurt via R36
    Provincial road route R36
  3. Head on Market Street
    0.1 km
  4. Continue straight onto De Beers Road
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto Quinn Street
    0.9 km
  6. Turn right onto Phakamile Mabija Street
    2.1 km
  7. Continue straight onto Transvaal
    104.8 km
  8. Continue straight
    6.1 km
  9. Continue straight
    186.4 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    24.3 km
  12. Continue straight
    138.6 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    27.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  16. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  18. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  20. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    15.2 km
  21. Continue left
    49.3 km
  22. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.8 km
  23. Turn right onto De Clerq Street
    28.6 km
  24. Turn right
    26.1 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn left
    26.9 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn left
    11.5 km
  27. Turn left
    0.9 km
  28. Turn left
    0.1 km
  29. Turn right
    0.6 km
  30. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.5 km
  31. Turn left
    0.1 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R294.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ A 3 Frankfurt → Kimberley Kimberley to Johannesburg Kimberley to Pretoria Kimberley to Cape Town Kimberley to Durban Johannesburg to A 3 Frankfurt Pretoria to A 3 Frankfurt Cape Town to A 3 Frankfurt
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
446.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 34 min • 5 hrs 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
64.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
148.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
48.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A 3 Frankfurt
06:36 – 17:15
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:55
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 38 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,732.06
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R17.86
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R178.57
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,928.48
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kimberley Start: Market Street -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint
446.6 km
Total: 892.8 km
Midpoint 446.6 km
892.8 km 11 hrs 9 min
Destination A 3 Frankfurt -24.62778, 30.79861

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 892.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,785.7 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 9 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 446.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint -26.29797, 27.82029
End -24.62778, 30.79861
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Questions 9
How far is Kimberley from A 3 Frankfurt? +
Kimberley is about 892.8 km from A 3 Frankfurt by road.
How long does it take from Kimberley to A 3 Frankfurt? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kimberley to A 3 Frankfurt 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 Kimberley to A 3 Frankfurt? +
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 Kimberley to A 3 Frankfurt? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,796.75 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,803.82 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,794.82 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,880.96 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kimberley to A 3 Frankfurt? +
Yes. There are 14 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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