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Distance from Randburg to Kimberley

Randburg to Kimberley is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 492.7 km in roughly 5 hrs 50 min.

N Randburg → Kimberley
Road distance
492.7 km
306.1 mi • 266.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
434.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 50 min
Return: 11 hrs 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 50 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R824.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R828.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R918.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R926.18
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,088.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,093.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,212.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,222.04
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,431.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,438.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,595.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,607.95
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Kimberley
5.1°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
1.0°C
Day range High / low
H 18° • L 4°
Rain chance Today's probability
73%
Wind 10m wind speed
15 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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492.7 km 5 hrs 50 min
Start Randburg
Finish Kimberley
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right
    0.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Oak Avenue
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Sentrum Avenue
    0.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Kent Avenue
    0.2 km
  7. Turn right onto Hill Street
    1.7 km
  8. Turn right onto Malibongwe Drive
    2.1 km
  9. Continue straight onto Malibongwe Drive
    0.3 km
  10. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    27.0 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    13.3 km
  13. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  14. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  15. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  16. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  17. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    56.3 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    300.3 km
  20. Turn left onto De Beers Road
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 6
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 6 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 4 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 -26.177, 27.945
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 -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
246.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 55 min • 2 hrs 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Randburg → Kimberley
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Randburg
Destination area Arrival
Kimberley
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Randburg → Kimberley
Randburg 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 Similar distance
199.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
120.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
216.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Kimberley → Randburg
Randburg ↔ Kimberley
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Randburg -26.09136, 28.00211
Midpoint
246.5 km
Total: 492.7 km
Midpoint 246.5 km
492.7 km 5 hrs 50 min
Destination Kimberley -28.73830, 24.76423

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 492.7 km
Return-cycle span 985.3 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 50 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 246.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.09136, 28.00211
Midpoint -27.08917, 26.08756
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
Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Randburg from Kimberley? +
Randburg is about 492.7 km from Kimberley by road.
How long does it take from Randburg to Kimberley? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Randburg to Kimberley in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Randburg 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 Randburg to Kimberley? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R824.73 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R828.63 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R918.73 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R926.18 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Randburg 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Bloemfontein
From Randburg To Kimberley
Western Bypass
From Randburg To Kimberley

Route Locations

Start area
Randburg
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 Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 199.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 120.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 216.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 331.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 254.1 km

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