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Distance from Kimberley to S306

N Kimberley → S306
Road distance
345.3 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
290.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 20 min
Start point
Market Street
Return: 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
260 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R659.29
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R662.03
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R802.98
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R807.96
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R869.90
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R873.51
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,059.49
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,066.05
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,144.60
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,149.35
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,394.07
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,402.70
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
95° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
275° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.7383, 24.7642
End coords Destination point
-28.9166, 27.7379
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Kimberley to S306 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 345.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 20 min.
Travel modes
Kimberley → S306
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Car
345.3 km
4 hrs 20 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
345.3 km
~5 hrs 18 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
345 km
↑ 1 hr 39 min faster
Flight time
41 min
With airport
~2 hrs 41 min
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345.3 km 4 hrs 20 min
Start Kimberley
Finish S306
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Market Street
    0.1 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Market Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Phakamile Mabija Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn slight left onto Sydney Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  7. Continue straight onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Oliver Street
    0.1 km
  9. Continue onto Oliver Street
    4.0 km
  10. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.6 km
  11. Continue straight onto Walter Sisulu Road
    3.8 km
  12. Continue straight onto Parfitt Avenue
    1.2 km
  13. Turn right onto Zastron Street
    2.4 km
  14. Continue straight onto Alexandra Avenue
    127.1 km
  15. Continue straight
    51.1 km
  16. Turn right
    3.0 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ S306 → Kimberley Kimberley to Johannesburg Kimberley to Pretoria Kimberley to Cape Town Kimberley to Durban Johannesburg to S306 Pretoria to S306 Cape Town to S306
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Halfway point
172.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 10 min • 2 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
24.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
57.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at S306
06:45 – 17:25
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 2 min
SunriseDawn break
06:45
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,443.27
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.91
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R69.06
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,519.23
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kimberley Start: Market Street -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint
172.5 km
Total: 345.3 km
Midpoint 172.5 km
345.3 km 4 hrs 20 min
Destination S306 -28.91661, 27.73791

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 345.3 km
Return-cycle span 690.6 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 172.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint -29.11034, 26.30989
End -28.91661, 27.73791
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Questions 9
How far is Kimberley from S306? +
Kimberley is about 345.3 km from S306 by road.
How long does it take from Kimberley to S306? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kimberley to S306 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kimberley to S306? +
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 S306? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R659.29 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R662.03 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R802.98 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R807.96 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kimberley to S306? +
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 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Kimberley
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
S306, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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