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Distance from Kimberley to Sadowa

N Kimberley → Sadowa
Road distance
917.9 km
Highway dominant · N12 / N3 / R36
Kimberley to Sadowa is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 917.9 km in roughly 11 hrs 29 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
753.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 29 min
Start point
Market Street
Return: 22 hrs 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
689 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,847.15
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,854.42
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,845.17
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,933.72
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,437.21
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,446.80
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,434.59
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,551.44
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,206.86
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,219.48
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,203.41
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,357.16
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
51° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
231° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.7383, 24.7642
End coords Destination point
-24.3611, 30.5439
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 3 °C Kimberley Clear Sky View Forecast → 13 °C Sadowa Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Kimberley → Sadowa
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Car
917.9 km
11 hrs 29 min
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Two-wheeler
917.9 km
~14 hrs 7 min
65 km/h avg
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917.9 km 690 min
Start Kimberley
Finish Sadowa
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Kimberley to Sadowa via N3 and N12
    National highway route N3N12
  2. Directions from Kimberley to Sadowa 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
    102.0 km
  24. Turn left
    3.3 km
  25. Turn left onto Mosate Road
    11.8 km
  26. Turn left
    2.3 km
  27. Turn right
    0.5 km
  28. Turn left
    0.3 km
  29. Turn right
    0.1 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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.
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
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 ↩ Sadowa → Kimberley Kimberley to Johannesburg Kimberley to Pretoria Kimberley to Cape Town Kimberley to Durban Johannesburg to Sadowa Pretoria to Sadowa Cape Town to Sadowa
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
459.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 44 min • 5 hrs 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
66.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
152.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
49.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sadowa
06:35 – 17:16
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:56
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 38 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,836.75
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R18.36
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R183.58
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,038.69
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kimberley Start: Market Street -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint
459.2 km
Total: 917.9 km
Midpoint 459.2 km
917.9 km 690 min
Destination Sadowa -24.36111, 30.54389

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 917.9 km
Return-cycle span 1835.8 km
Traversal time 690 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 459.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint -26.30561, 27.94248
End -24.36111, 30.54389
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Questions 9
How far is Kimberley from Sadowa? +
Kimberley is about 917.9 km from Sadowa by road.
How long does it take from Kimberley to Sadowa? +
The drive usually takes about 690 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kimberley to Sadowa 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 Sadowa? +
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 Sadowa? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,847.15 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,854.42 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,845.17 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,933.72 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kimberley to Sadowa? +
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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