Distance from Motsamai to Kimberley

N Motsamai → Kimberley

Road distance

491 km

Provincial mix · R59

Motsamai to Kimberley is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 491.0 km in roughly 5 hrs 52 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

428.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.14×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 hrs 52 min

Start point

Phoofolo Street

End point

De Beers Road

Return: 11 hrs 44 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

352 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

83.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

6 hrs 22 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R988.06

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R991.95

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

231° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

51° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.3278, 28.1603

End coords Destination point

-28.7383, 24.7642

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 16 °C Motsamai Clear Sky View Forecast → 14 °C Kimberley Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Motsamai → Kimberley

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Car

491 km

5 hrs 52 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

491 km

~7 hrs 33 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 23 km to OR Tambo International
✈ JNB → KIM (51 min)
↑ 3 hrs 5 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Motsamai

Finish Kimberley

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Motsamai to Kimberley via R59

Provincial road route R59
Head on Phoofolo Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Phakoe Street

0.4 km
Turn right onto Hospital Street

1.8 km
Turn right onto Khumalo Street

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Bosworth Street

0.7 km
Turn left onto Potgieter Street

3.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Go straight onto Swartkoppies Road

0.7 km
Turn right towards R59: Johannesburg

0.6 km
Merge slight right

4.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards Kimberley

1.3 km
Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass

17.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork

13.3 km
Continue straight

18.1 km
Continue straight

70.0 km
Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue

1.8 km
Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue

0.4 km
Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive

56.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

300.3 km
Turn left onto De Beers Road

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 3

Known total R0.00

Main toll road Not found

This route includes 3 toll points from our database. 3 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 -26.267, 28.073

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Routes ↩ Kimberley → Motsamai Motsamai to Johannesburg Motsamai to Pretoria Motsamai to Cape Town Motsamai to Durban Johannesburg to Kimberley Pretoria to Kimberley Cape Town to Kimberley

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

245.6 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 56 min • 2 hrs 56 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

35.4 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

81.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

26.5 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87.3%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Kimberley

07:09 – 17:30

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:19

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 21 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

8 hrs 37 min

SunriseDawn break

07:09

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,052.33

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R9.82

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R98.20

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,160.35

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (12)

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 Motsamai Start: Phoofolo Street -26.32778, 28.16028

Midpoint

245.6 km

Total: 491 km

Midpoint 245.6 km

491 km 352 min

Destination Kimberley End: De Beers Road -28.73830, 24.76423

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 491 km

Return-cycle span 982 km

Traversal time 352 min

Maneuver count 22

Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 245.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.32778, 28.16028

Midpoint -27.09566, 26.08258

End -28.73830, 24.76423

Destination brief

Travelling to Kimberley

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Northern Cape capital city

Standout Historic capital with diamond-era identity

Best for Who this destination suits

Heritage trip Provincial capital stay Business travel Northern Cape base

Arrival What to expect on arrival

Museum-side, CBD and modern hotel-area arrivals can feel different, so exact routing matters more than a broad city label suggests.

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Use Kimberley as a Northern Cape base for heritage travel, business stays and wider provincial movement.

Destination facts Quick reference details

Kimberley is the capital of the Northern Cape

Northern Cape tourism and city tourism portals use Kimberley as a central visitor base

The city combines capital-city function with strong heritage interest

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Questions 9

How far is Motsamai from Kimberley? +

Motsamai is about 491 km from Kimberley by road.

How long does it take from Motsamai to Kimberley? +

The drive usually takes about 352 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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

Is taxi available from Motsamai to Kimberley? +

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 Motsamai to Kimberley? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R988.06 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R991.95 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R987.00 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,034.37 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Motsamai to Kimberley? +

Yes. There are 3 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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Distance from Motsamai to Kimberley

Places from Motsamai to Kimberley

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The Original Uppercrust Bakery

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Quickshop

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Fourways Supermarket

Panino

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Diamond Supermarket

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Big Family Supermarket & Takeaways

Standard Bank

Al-Rashid Butchery

Capitec Bank

African Bank

Woolworths

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Jani's Supermarket & Wholesalers

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Checkers

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GXY Architects

Kimberley Boys High School

Department of Environment and Nature Conservation

Midas Kimberley

Newton Primary School

Diamantveld High School

Vooruitsig Primary School

Kimberley Girls' High School

Kimberley Junior School

Floors Comprehensive School

Department of Education: Frances Baard District Office

Northern Cape Department of Education

Jackie Field Services

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