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Distance from Kimberley to D52 N3

N Kimberley → D52 N3
Road distance
597.2 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N5
Kimberley to D52 N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 597.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 45 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
484.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 45 min
Start point
Market Street
Return: 13 hrs 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
405 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,167.80
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,169.09
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,163.07
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,203.92
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,540.85
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,542.55
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,534.61
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,588.50
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,027.43
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,029.67
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,019.22
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,090.14
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
92° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
272° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.7383, 24.7642
End coords Destination point
-28.8196, 29.7334
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 17 °C Kimberley Clear Sky View Forecast → 18 °C D52 N3 Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Kimberley → D52 N3
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Car
597.2 km
6 hrs 45 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
597.2 km
~9 hrs 11 min
65 km/h avg
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597.2 km 6 hrs 45 min
Start Kimberley
Finish D52 N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Kimberley to D52 N3 via N1 and N5
    National highway route N1N5
  2. Head on Market Street
    0.1 km
  3. Continue make a U-turn onto Market Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Phakamile Mabija Street
    0.4 km
  5. Turn slight left onto Sydney Street
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.1 km
  7. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  8. Continue straight onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Oliver Street
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Oliver Street
    4.0 km
  11. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.5 km
  12. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.6 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    111.3 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  15. Turn right
    66.5 km
  16. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  17. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  18. Merge slight right
    98.8 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R338.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ D52 N3 → Kimberley Kimberley to Johannesburg Kimberley to Pretoria Kimberley to Cape Town Kimberley to Durban Johannesburg to D52 N3 Pretoria to D52 N3 Cape Town to D52 N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
298.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 22 min • 3 hrs 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
43.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
99.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
32.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at D52 N3
06:46 – 17:11
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:58
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 24 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 40 min
SunriseDawn break
06:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,496.22
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.94
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R119.44
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,627.60
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kimberley Start: Market Street -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint
298.5 km
Total: 597.2 km
Midpoint 298.5 km
597.2 km 6 hrs 45 min
Destination D52 N3 -28.81963, 29.73340

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 597.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,194.4 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 298.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint -28.43259, 27.27857
End -28.81963, 29.73340
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Questions 9
How far is Kimberley from D52 N3? +
Kimberley is about 597.2 km from D52 N3 by road.
How long does it take from Kimberley to D52 N3? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kimberley to D52 N3 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 D52 N3? +
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 D52 N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,167.80 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,169.09 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,163.07 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,203.92 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kimberley to D52 N3? +
Yes. There are 5 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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Towns along the route

: Kroonstad
From Kimberley To D52 N3
Maseru
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Western Bypass
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: Senekal
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Theunissen
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