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Distance from Rand Airport to Kimberley

Rand Airport to Kimberley is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 487.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 48 min.

N Rand Airport → Kimberley
Road distance
487.9 km
303.1 mi • 263.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
434.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 48 min
Return: 11 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 48 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R816.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R820.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R909.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R917.16
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,077.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,082.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,200.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,210.14
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,417.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,424.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,579.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,592.29
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Kimberley
4.4°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
1.3°C
Day range High / low
H 14° • L 4°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
10 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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487.9 km 5 hrs 48 min
Start Rand Airport
Finish Kimberley
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn sharp right
    0.3 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Rand Airport Road
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Rand Airport Road
    0.9 km
  5. Continue left onto Rand Airport Road
    1.6 km
  6. Turn left onto Alberon Road
    1.5 km
  7. Turn left onto Andries Pretorius Street
    0.1 km
  8. Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
    1.3 km
  9. Turn right onto Van Rensburg Street
    0.2 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right onto Ring Road East
    0.6 km
  11. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.3 km
  12. Take the ramp slight left towards Kimberley
    0.5 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    20.3 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    13.3 km
  15. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  16. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  17. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  18. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  19. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    56.3 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    300.3 km
  22. Turn left 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 6
Known total R17.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 6 toll points from our database. 5 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 -26.259, 28.115
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 -26.245, 28.135
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
244.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 54 min • 2 hrs 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Rand Airport → Kimberley
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Rand Airport, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Kimberley
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Rand Airport → Kimberley
Rand Airport Origin postcode
Not available
Kimberley Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
194.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
211.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
115.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Kimberley → Rand Airport
Rand Airport ↔ Kimberley
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Rand Airport -26.24219, 28.15113
Midpoint
244.0 km
Total: 487.9 km
Midpoint 244.0 km
487.9 km 5 hrs 48 min
Destination Kimberley -28.73830, 24.76423

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 487.9 km
Return-cycle span 975.7 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 48 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 244.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.24219, 28.15113
Midpoint -27.10724, 26.07360
End -28.73830, 24.76423
Destination services

Available in Kimberley

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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 Rand Airport from Kimberley? +
Rand Airport is about 487.9 km from Kimberley by road.
How long does it take from Rand Airport to Kimberley? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Rand Airport to Kimberley in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Rand Airport 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 Rand Airport to Kimberley? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R816.70 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R820.56 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R909.78 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R917.16 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Rand Airport to Kimberley? +
Yes. There are 6 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Rand Airport, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kimberley
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 194.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 211.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 115.4 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 326.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 249.3 km

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