Distance from Protem to Kimberley

Directions from Protem to Kimberley via N4 and N1 and N12

National highway route N4N1N12
Start your journey

0.8 km
Turn left

0.0 km
Continue

3.4 km
Turn slight left

0.1 km
Go straight

13.1 km
Take the ramp right towards N4: Pretoria

0.8 km
Merge slight right

25.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4

0.4 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Johannesburg

1.1 km
Merge slight right

18.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg

1.6 km
Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway

18.9 km
Continue straight

28.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto

1.4 km
Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass

6.1 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 14

Known total R76.00

Main toll road N4

This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 6 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 -25.819, 28.254

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Ihobe

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Gantry TG001

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Sunbird

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Cullinan Ramp Plaza

Road:

R21.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Cullinan Ramp Plaza

Road:

R21.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

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

Donkerhoek Tollstation

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

e-Toll Pikoko

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Ivusi

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Donkerhoek Tollstation

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

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

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

290.6 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 31 min • 3 hrs 31 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

41.8 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

96.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

31.4 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Kimberley

07:08 – 17:30

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:19

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 21 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

12 hrs 0 min

SunriseDawn break

07:08

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,427.62

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R11.62

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R116.15

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,555.39

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (22)

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 Protem -25.70028, 28.56694

Midpoint

290.6 km

Total: 580.8 km

Midpoint 290.6 km

580.8 km 422 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 580.8 km

Return-cycle span 1161.6 km

Traversal time 422 min

Maneuver count 26

Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 290.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.70028, 28.56694

Midpoint -26.89923, 26.46579

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 Protem from Kimberley? +

Protem is about 580.8 km from Kimberley by road.

How long does it take from Protem to Kimberley? +

The drive usually takes about 422 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,168.74 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,173.34 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,167.49 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,223.52 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Protem 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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Distance from Protem to Kimberley

Places from Protem to Kimberley

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Polfyntjie tuisnywerhein home industry

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Bar Ber Black Sheep

Quickshop

Bean There Coffee Company

Checkers

Bonjour

Bonjour

Fourways Supermarket

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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

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