Distance from Or Tambo International to Kimberley

N Or Tambo International → Kimberley

Road distance

510.4 km

Provincial mix · N3 / R21 / R24

Or Tambo International to Kimberley is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 510.4 km in roughly 6 hrs 5 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

449.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.14×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 5 min

End point

De Beers Road

Return: 12 hrs 10 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

365 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

83.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

6 hrs 50 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,027.10

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,031.14

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

229° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

49° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.1360, 28.2450

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 9 °C Or Tambo International Clear Sky View Forecast → 11 °C Kimberley Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

Or Tambo International → Kimberley

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Car

510.4 km

6 hrs 5 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

510.4 km

~7 hrs 51 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 0 km to OR Tambo International
✈ JNB → KIM (51 min)
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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Or Tambo International

Finish Kimberley

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Or Tambo International to Kimberley via N3

National highway N3
Directions from Or Tambo International to Kimberley via R21 and R24

Provincial road routes R21R24
Start your journey

0.0 km
Turn left onto Bonaero Drive

0.1 km
Turn right onto Kenaero Lane

0.1 km
Turn right onto J.F. Kennedy Avenue

0.4 km
Turn right onto Logan Crescent

0.1 km
Turn left onto Louis Botha Road

0.5 km
Turn right onto Tempelhof South Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road

1.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards R21: OR Tambo International

1.0 km
Merge slight right onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway

3.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight right onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway towards R24: Johannesburg

10.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3

0.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N3

0.9 km
Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass

7.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass

23.5 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 8

Known total R0.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 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 -26.167, 28.141

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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

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 -26.187, 28.134

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.129, 28.229

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

255.3 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 2 min • 3 hrs 2 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

36.7 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

84.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

27.6 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

88%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Kimberley

07:11 – 17:30

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:21

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 19 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:11

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,133.40

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R10.21

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R102.08

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,245.69

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (19)

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 Or Tambo International -26.13601, 28.24498

Midpoint

255.3 km

Total: 510.4 km

Midpoint 255.3 km

510.4 km 6 hrs 5 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 510.4 km

Return-cycle span 1,020.8 km

Traversal time 6 hrs 5 min

Maneuver count 25

Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 255.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.13601, 28.24498

Midpoint -27.02861, 26.14328

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 Or Tambo International from Kimberley? +

Or Tambo International is about 510.4 km from Kimberley by road.

How long does it take from Or Tambo International to Kimberley? +

The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Or Tambo International to Kimberley in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from Or Tambo International 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 Or Tambo International to Kimberley? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,027.10 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,031.14 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,025.99 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,075.24 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Or Tambo International to Kimberley? +

Yes. There are 8 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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