Distance from Soweto to Kimberley

N Soweto → Kimberley

Road distance

461.4 km

Highway dominant · N12

Soweto to Kimberley is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 461.4 km in roughly 5 hrs 34 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

416.3 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.11×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 hrs 34 min

Start point

Isigwe Street

End point

De Beers Road

Return: 11 hrs 9 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

334 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

82.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

6 hrs 4 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R928.43

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R932.08

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

227° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

47° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.2228, 27.8900

End coords Destination point

-28.7383, 24.7642

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 10 °C Soweto Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 11 °C Kimberley Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Soweto → Kimberley

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Car

461.4 km

5 hrs 34 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

461.4 km

~7 hrs 5 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 32 km to Lanseria International
✈ HLA → CPT → KIM (50 min)
↑ 1 hr 53 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Soweto

Finish Kimberley

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Soweto to Kimberley via N12

National highway N12
Head on Isigwe Street

0.2 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Turn left onto Vincent Road

0.9 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Vincent Road

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Mmila Road

0.9 km
Turn left onto Elias Motsoaledi Road

3.7 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Elias Motsoaledi Road

0.1 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Chris Hani Road

0.6 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Chris Hani Road

0.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Chris Hani Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Chris Hani Road

0.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Chris Hani Road

0.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Chris Hani Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Chris Hani Road

4.0 km
Turn left onto Abu Baker Asvat Drive

1.0 km
Take the ramp right towards N12

0.6 km
Merge slight right

1.7 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 0

Known total —

Main toll road N12

We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.

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

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

230.8 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 47 min • 2 hrs 47 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

33.2 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

76.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

24.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

90.2%

☀ 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

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:08

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,928.46

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R9.23

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R92.27

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,029.96

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (27)

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 Soweto Start: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000

Midpoint

230.8 km

Total: 461.4 km

Midpoint 230.8 km

461.4 km 335 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 461.4 km

Return-cycle span 922.8 km

Traversal time 335 min

Maneuver count 26

Maneuver density 5.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 230.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000

Midpoint -27.19816, 25.98805

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

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Questions 9

How far is Soweto from Kimberley? +

Soweto is about 461.4 km from Kimberley by road.

How long does it take from Soweto to Kimberley? +

The drive usually takes about 335 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Kimberley in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Soweto 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 Soweto to Kimberley? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R928.43 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R932.08 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R927.43 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R971.95 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Kimberley? +

No tollgates are 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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Distance from Soweto to Kimberley

Places from Soweto to Kimberley

Quickshop

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The Original Uppercrust Bakery

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Quickshop

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Bonjour

Fourways Supermarket

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Panino

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Shell

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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

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Bonjour

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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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Shoprite

Quickshop

KKS Tuck Shop

Fiat Supermarket

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