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Distance from Paarl to Kimberley N3

N Paarl → Kimberley N3
Road distance
897.2 km
N1 N12 R301
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
782.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 26 min
Start point
Lady Grey Street
End point
De Beers Road
Return: 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
626 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,713.18
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,720.28
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,086.56
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,099.48
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,260.44
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,269.82
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,753.10
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,770.15
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,974.27
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,986.60
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,622.50
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,644.93
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
46° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
226° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.7310, 18.9642
End coords Destination point
-28.7383, 24.7642
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Paarl to Kimberley N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 897.2 km in roughly 10 hrs 26 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Paarl → Kimberley N3
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Car
897.2 km
10 hrs 26 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
897.2 km
~13 hrs 48 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
897 km
↑ 6 hrs 38 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 47 min
With airport
~3 hrs 47 min
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897.2 km 10 hrs 26 min
Start Paarl
Finish Kimberley N3
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Start point
Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Lady Grey Street
    1.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Huguenot Bypass towards R301: Paarl East
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Klein Drakenstein Road
    3.7 km
  4. Turn right onto Sonstraal Road
    0.3 km
  5. Take the ramp left towards N1: Worcester
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right
    401.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  9. Continue straight
    71.2 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Johannesburg via Kimberley
    0.5 km
  11. Merge slight right
    409.5 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Memorial Street
    1.1 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Memorial Street
    3.1 km
  16. Continue straight onto Bishops
    0.7 km
  17. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  18. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Street
    0.4 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right onto New Main Street
    0.1 km
  20. Turn left onto Stockdale Street
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right onto Old Main Street
    0.1 km
  22. Continue straight onto De Beers Road
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Routes ↩ Kimberley N3 → Paarl Paarl to Johannesburg Paarl to Pretoria Paarl to Cape Town Paarl to Durban Johannesburg to Kimberley N3 Pretoria to Kimberley N3 Cape Town to Kimberley N3
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Halfway point
448.8 km
Western Cape to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 13 min • 5 hrs 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Northern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
64.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
149.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
48.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.2%
☀ 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
R3,750.36
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R17.94
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R179.44
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,947.74
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Paarl Start: Lady Grey Street -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint
448.8 km
Total: 897.2 km
Midpoint 448.8 km
897.2 km 10 hrs 26 min
Destination Kimberley N3 End: De Beers Road -28.73830, 24.76423

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Northern Cape
One-way road span 897.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,794.4 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 26 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 448.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.73103, 18.96421
Midpoint -32.11840, 22.91277
End -28.73830, 24.76423
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Kimberley N3
6
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 Paarl from Kimberley N3? +
Paarl is about 897.2 km from Kimberley N3 by road.
How long does it take from Paarl to Kimberley N3? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Paarl to Kimberley N3 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 Paarl 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 Paarl to Kimberley N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,713.18 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,720.28 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,086.56 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,099.48 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Paarl to Kimberley N3? +
Yes. There are 4 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Paarl
From Paarl To Kimberley N3
Mbekweni
From Paarl To Kimberley N3
Wellington
From Paarl To Kimberley N3
Huguenot Bypass
From Paarl To Kimberley N3
: Worcester
From Paarl To Kimberley N3
: Johannesburg
From Paarl To Kimberley N3
: Johannesburg via Kimberley
From Paarl To Kimberley N3
Bishops
From Paarl To Kimberley N3

Route Locations

Start area
Paarl, Western Cape
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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