Distance from Kimberley to Zurich

N Kimberley → Zurich

Road distance

477.3 km

Provincial mix · M1 / M2 / R41

Kimberley to Zurich is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 477.3 km in roughly 5 hrs 35 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

428.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.12×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 hrs 35 min

Start point

Market Street

Return: 11 hrs 10 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

335 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

85.4 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

6 hrs 5 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R960.42

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R964.20

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

50° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

230° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-28.7383, 24.7642

End coords Destination point

-26.2080, 28.0337

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 8 °C Kimberley Clear Sky View Forecast → 9 °C Zurich Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Kimberley → Zurich

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Car

477.3 km

5 hrs 35 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

477.3 km

~7 hrs 20 min

65 km/h avg

✈ KIM → JNB (51 min)
🚗 23 km from OR Tambo International
↑ 3 hrs 18 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Near Zurich

54 on Bath

54 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng 429 km from start

"54 on Bath is a smaller, more polished hotel in Rosebank, and it feels quite dif…"

B 429 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Zurich

Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers

Corner Corlette Drive and Rudd Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196 429 km from start

"Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers is a well-placed hotel for travellers who wa…"

B 429 km from start

Hotel

Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Kimberley

Finish Zurich

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Kimberley to Zurich via M1 and M2

Metro arterial routes M1M2
Directions from Kimberley to Zurich via R41

Provincial road route R41
Head on Market Street

0.1 km
Continue straight onto De Beers Road

0.3 km
Turn left onto Quinn Street

0.9 km
Turn right onto Phakamile Mabija Street

2.1 km
Continue straight onto Transvaal

104.8 km
Continue straight

6.1 km
Continue straight

186.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

24.3 km
Continue straight

138.6 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass

3.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg

0.7 km
Continue straight

6.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2: Roodepoort

0.7 km
Merge slight right

0.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards R41: Johannesburg

0.0 km
Turn sharp right onto Main Reef Road

1.6 km
Turn right onto Marshall Street

0.5 km
Turn left

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 2

Known total R0.00

Main toll road Not found

This route includes 2 toll points from our database. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

238.7 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 47 min • 2 hrs 47 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

34.4 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

79.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

25.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Zurich

06:50 – 17:22

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:06

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 31 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:50

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,994.91

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R9.55

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R95.45

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,099.90

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (13)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Kimberley Start: Market Street -28.73830, 24.76423

Midpoint

238.7 km

Total: 477.3 km

Midpoint 238.7 km

477.3 km 5 hrs 35 min

Destination Zurich -26.20805, 28.03368

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 477.3 km

Return-cycle span 954.5 km

Traversal time 5 hrs 35 min

Maneuver count 20

Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 238.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73830, 24.76423

Midpoint -27.14620, 26.03664

End -26.20805, 28.03368

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Questions 9

How far is Kimberley from Zurich? +

Kimberley is about 477.3 km from Zurich by road.

How long does it take from Kimberley to Zurich? +

The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Kimberley to Zurich in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Kimberley to Zurich? +

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 Zurich? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R960.42 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R964.20 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R959.39 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,005.43 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Kimberley to Zurich? +

Yes. There are 2 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.

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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