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Distance from Mbekweni to Kimberley N3

N Mbekweni → Kimberley N3
Road distance
400.2 km
N8
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
319.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 17 min
End point
De Beers Road
Return: 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
317 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R764.10
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R767.27
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R930.63
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R936.40
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,008.19
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,012.37
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,227.92
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,235.52
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,326.56
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,332.06
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,615.68
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,625.69
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
304° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
124° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.3800, 27.4777
End coords Destination point
-28.7383, 24.7642
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Mbekweni to Kimberley N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 400.2 km in roughly 5 hrs 17 min.
Travel modes
Mbekweni → Kimberley N3
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Car
400.2 km
5 hrs 17 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
400.2 km
~6 hrs 9 min
65 km/h avg
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✈ Estimate
Flight
400 km
↑ 2 hrs 29 min faster
Flight time
48 min
With airport
~2 hrs 48 min
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400.2 km 5 hrs 17 min
Start Mbekweni
Finish Kimberley N3
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left
    0.9 km
  5. Turn right
    0.3 km
  6. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.7 km
  8. Turn right
    15.2 km
  9. Turn right
    9.3 km
  10. Go straight
    0.2 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    34.8 km
  12. Turn right onto Ralph Street
    1.4 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    83.4 km
  14. Continue straight
    74.2 km
  15. Turn left
    6.8 km
  16. Continue straight
    2.6 km
  17. Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  18. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    7.9 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  20. Turn left onto Nathan Street towards N8: Kimberley
    150.9 km
  21. Merge slight left onto Oliver Street
    3.7 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dalham Road
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  24. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  25. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Street
    0.4 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn right onto New Main Street
    0.1 km
  27. Turn left onto Stockdale Street
    0.1 km
  28. Turn right onto Old Main Street
    0.1 km
  29. Continue straight onto De Beers Road
    0.1 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
200.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 38 min • 2 hrs 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
28.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
66.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
21.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kimberley N3
06:54 – 17:39
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:54
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,672.71
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.00
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R80.03
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,760.75
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mbekweni -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint
200.1 km
Total: 400.2 km
Midpoint 200.1 km
400.2 km 5 hrs 17 min
Destination Kimberley N3 End: De Beers Road -28.73830, 24.76423

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 400.2 km
Return-cycle span 800.3 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 17 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 7.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 200.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint -29.39510, 26.42165
End -28.73830, 24.76423
Destination services

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Service groups 4
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Kimberley N3
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Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Kimberley N3
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Kimberley N3
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Kimberley N3
6
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Questions 9
How far is Mbekweni from Kimberley N3? +
Mbekweni is about 400.2 km from Kimberley N3 by road.
How long does it take from Mbekweni to Kimberley N3? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mbekweni to Kimberley N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mbekweni to Kimberley 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 Mbekweni to Kimberley N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R764.10 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R767.27 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R930.63 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R936.40 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mbekweni to Kimberley N3? +
No tollgates are 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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Towns along the route

Kroonstad
From Mbekweni To Kimberley N3
Western Bypass
From Mbekweni To Kimberley N3
: Kimberley
From Mbekweni To Kimberley N3

Route Locations

Start area
Mbekweni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kimberley N3, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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