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Distance from Smithfield to Kimberley

Smithfield to Kimberley is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 290.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 11 min.

N Smithfield → Kimberley
Road distance
290.8 km
180.7 mi • 157.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
237.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 11 min
Return: 6 hrs 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 11 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R486.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R489.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R542.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R546.68
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R642.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R645.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R715.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R721.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R845.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R849.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R941.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R949.09
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 11 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 26 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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290.8 km 3 hrs 11 min
Start Smithfield
Finish Kimberley
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Brand Street
    0.5 km
  2. Turn left onto Rascher Street
    0.3 km
  3. Continue right onto Rascher Street
    122.0 km
  4. Turn left
    2.6 km
  5. Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    7.9 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  8. Turn left onto Nathan Street towards N8: Kimberley
    150.9 km
  9. Merge slight left onto Oliver Street
    3.7 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dalham Road
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  12. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  13. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Street
    0.4 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right onto New Main Street
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left onto Stockdale Street
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right onto Old Main Street
    0.1 km
  17. Continue straight onto De Beers Road
    0.1 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
145.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 35 min • 1 hr 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Smithfield → Kimberley
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Smithfield
Destination area Arrival
Kimberley
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Smithfield → Kimberley
Smithfield 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
2.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
14.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
52.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Kimberley → Smithfield
Smithfield ↔ Kimberley
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Smithfield -30.21722, 26.53028
Midpoint
145.5 km
Total: 290.8 km
Midpoint 145.5 km
290.8 km 3 hrs 11 min
Destination Kimberley -28.73830, 24.76423

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 290.8 km
Return-cycle span 581.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 6.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 145.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.21722, 26.53028
Midpoint -29.15530, 26.05802
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
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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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Smithfield from Kimberley? +
Smithfield is about 290.8 km from Kimberley by road.
How long does it take from Smithfield to Kimberley? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Smithfield to Kimberley in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Smithfield 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 Smithfield to Kimberley? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R486.80 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R489.10 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R542.28 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R546.68 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Smithfield to Kimberley? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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Towns along the route

Kroonstad
From Smithfield To Kimberley
Western Bypass
From Smithfield To Kimberley
: Kimberley
From Smithfield To Kimberley

Route Locations

Start area
Smithfield
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: 2.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 14.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 52.2 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 148.0 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 112.2 km

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