Distance from Ngodini to Kimberley

Ngodini to Kimberley is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 848.6 km in roughly 9 hrs 53 min.

N Ngodini → Kimberley
Road distance
848.6 km
N3 N4 R539
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
734.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 53 min
End point
De Beers Road
Return: 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
593 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,620.36
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,627.08
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,973.51
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,985.73
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,137.97
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,146.84
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,603.94
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,620.06
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,813.12
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,824.79
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,426.23
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,447.45
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
238° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
58° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.3408, 31.1314
End coords Destination point
-28.7383, 24.7642
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

848.6 km 9 hrs 53 min
Start Ngodini
Finish Kimberley
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Kabokweni Road
    5.2 km
  3. Continue straight
    1.7 km
  4. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  5. Go straight
    8.6 km
  6. Turn left
    10.2 km
  7. Turn right
    0.8 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  9. Continue
    0.3 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sabie Road
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Sabie Road
    0.4 km
  12. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.5 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Northern Bypass
    26.8 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539
    0.7 km
  15. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.7 km
  16. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  17. Turn right
    116.4 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork
    123.0 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.5 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3
    0.9 km
  21. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    7.2 km
  22. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork
    13.3 km
  24. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  25. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  26. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  27. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  28. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    56.3 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  30. Continue
    300.3 km
  31. Turn left onto De Beers Road
    0.1 km
  32. 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 N4
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 8 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 -26.222, 28.128
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
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 -26.267, 28.073
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
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
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
424.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 56 min • 4 hrs 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
61.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
141.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
45.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.6%
Solar data
Daylight window at Kimberley
06:52 – 17:41
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 48 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,547.16
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.97
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R169.72
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,733.85
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (29)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ngodini -25.34083, 31.13139
Midpoint
424.3 km
Total: 848.6 km
Midpoint 424.3 km
848.6 km 9 hrs 53 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 848.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,697.2 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 53 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 424.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.34083, 31.13139
Midpoint -26.36429, 27.61105
End -28.73830, 24.76423
Destination services

Available in Kimberley

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 4
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Kimberley
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Kimberley
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Kimberley
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Kimberley
6
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 Ngodini from Kimberley? +
Ngodini is about 848.6 km from Kimberley by road.
How long does it take from Ngodini to Kimberley? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ngodini 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 Ngodini 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 Ngodini to Kimberley? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,620.36 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,627.08 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,973.51 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,985.73 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ngodini to Kimberley? +
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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Route Locations

Start area
Ngodini
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kimberley
Suburb: Not available
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Postal code: Not available

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