Distance from Nambiti to Kimberley

N Nambiti → Kimberley

Road distance

586.2 km

Highway dominant · N1 / N3 / N5 / N8

Nambiti to Kimberley is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 586.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 39 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

490.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.19×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 39 min

Start point

Anchor Road

End point

De Beers Road

Return: 13 hrs 19 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

399 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

88.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 24 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,179.74

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,184.39

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

267° W

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

87° E

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-28.5719, 29.7908

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 12 °C Nambiti Clear Sky View Forecast → 11 °C Kimberley Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Nambiti → Kimberley

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Car

586.2 km

6 hrs 39 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

586.2 km

~9 hrs 1 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 133 km to Pietermaritzburg Airport
✈ PZB → JNB → KIM (1 hr 7 min)
↑ 51 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Approaching Kimberley

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 355 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 355 km from start

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Hotel Approaching Kimberley

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 355 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 355 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Nambiti

Finish Kimberley

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Nambiti to Kimberley via N3 and N5 and N1 and N8

National highway route N3N5N1N8
Head on Anchor Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Mysore Road

0.7 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Kandahar Avenue

0.2 km
Turn left

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Princess

0.2 km
Turn left

3.3 km
Turn left

2.6 km
Turn right

12.6 km
Take the exit ramp right towards N3: Harrismith

0.9 km
Merge slight right

17.3 km
Continue straight

50.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith

0.7 km
Continue straight

0.1 km
Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith

90.2 km
Continue left onto Eeufees Street

1.2 km
Continue straight onto Church Street

136.4 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein

0.7 km
Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein

111.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8

0.5 km
Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Road towards N8: Kimberley

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Nathan Street

150.9 km
Merge slight left onto Oliver Street

3.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dalham Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Dalham Road

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Bultfontein Road

0.6 km
Continue straight onto Bultfontein Street

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto New Main Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Stockdale Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Old Main Street

0.1 km
Continue straight onto De Beers Road

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 5

Known total R338.50

Main toll road N3

This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

292.9 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 19 min • 3 hrs 19 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

42.2 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

97.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

31.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

83.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Kimberley

07:09 – 17:30

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:19

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 21 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:09

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,450.47

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R11.72

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R117.25

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,579.45

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (17)

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 Nambiti Start: Anchor Road -28.57194, 29.79083

Midpoint

292.9 km

Total: 586.2 km

Midpoint 292.9 km

586.2 km 6 hrs 39 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 586.2 km

Return-cycle span 1,172.5 km

Traversal time 6 hrs 39 min

Maneuver count 31

Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 292.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.57194, 29.79083

Midpoint -28.46125, 27.23371

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

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Nambiti from Kimberley? +

Nambiti is about 586.2 km from Kimberley by road.

How long does it take from Nambiti to Kimberley? +

The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Nambiti to Kimberley 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 Nambiti 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 Nambiti to Kimberley? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,179.74 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,184.39 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,178.48 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,235.04 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Nambiti to Kimberley? +

Yes. There are 5 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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Towns along the route

Princess

From Nambiti To Kimberley

: Harrismith

From Nambiti To Kimberley

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: Bloemfontein

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: Kimberley

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Distance from Nambiti to Kimberley

Places from Nambiti to Kimberley

Quickshop

Shell Select

Quickshop

Pick n Pay

Sasol Bethlehem

Shell

Shell Select

Mugg & Bean

BP

Shell Select

Diamond Supermarket

Panino

Shell Select

Shell

Shell

Panino

Diamond Supermarket

Capitec Bank

Super Save Supermarket

Fourways Supermarket

Standard Bank

Big Family Supermarket & Takeaways

Standard Bank

Al-Rashid Butchery

Capitec Bank

African Bank

Woolworths

Standard Bank

N12 Butchery Biltong Den

Jani's Supermarket & Wholesalers

Hi-Q

Checkers

Shell Select

Shell

Bonjour

Shell

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

Shell Select

Boxer

Shell

Shell Select

Quickshop

Shoprite

Shell

Pick n Pay

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

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