Distance from Upper Level to Kimberley

N Upper Level → Kimberley

Road distance

824.1 km

Highway dominant · N3 / N4 / R539

Upper Level to Kimberley is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 824.1 km in roughly 9 hrs 30 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

715.3 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.15×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

9 hrs 30 min

Start point

Upper Level

End point

De Beers Road

Return: 19 hrs 1 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

570 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

86.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops

10 hrs 30 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,658.49

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,665.02

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

238° WSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

58° ENE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-25.4382, 30.9681

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 14 °C Upper Level Clear Sky View Forecast → 12 °C Kimberley Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Upper Level → Kimberley

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Car

824.1 km

9 hrs 30 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

824.1 km

~12 hrs 40 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 14 km to Kruger Mpumalanga International
✈ MQP → JNB → KIM (1 hr 25 min)
↑ 5 hrs 34 min faster than driving · Search →

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Places from Upper Level to Kimberley

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Upper Level

Finish Kimberley

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Upper Level to Kimberley via N4 and N3

National highway route N4N3
Directions from Upper Level to Kimberley via R539

Provincial road route R539
Head on Upper Level

0.3 km
Turn right onto Government Boulevard

0.3 km
Turn left onto Madiba Drive

0.9 km
Turn right

0.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit

0.1 km
Continue

0.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sabie Road

0.1 km
Continue onto Sabie Road

0.4 km
Take the ramp left towards N4

0.5 km
Merge slight right onto Northern Bypass

26.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof

60.7 km
Take the ramp left

0.3 km
Turn right

116.4 km
Keep slight left at the fork

123.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3

0.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N3

0.9 km
Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass

7.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass

23.5 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 R294.00

Main toll road N4

This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 8 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 -26.222, 28.128

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

Machado Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R126.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Middleburg Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R84.00

Middleburg Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R84.00

e-Toll Bee-Eater

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Gull

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Bee-Eater

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

412.1 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

4 hrs 45 min • 4 hrs 45 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

59.3 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

137.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

44.5 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

86.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Kimberley

07:10 – 17:30

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:20

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 19 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:10

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,444.90

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R16.48

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R164.83

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R3,626.21

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (29)

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 Upper Level Start: Upper Level -25.43824, 30.96814

Midpoint

412.1 km

Total: 824.1 km

Midpoint 412.1 km

824.1 km 9 hrs 30 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 824.1 km

Return-cycle span 1,648.3 km

Traversal time 9 hrs 30 min

Maneuver count 29

Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 412.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.43824, 30.96814

Midpoint -26.43180, 27.51453

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 Upper Level from Kimberley? +

Upper Level is about 824.1 km from Kimberley by road.

How long does it take from Upper Level to Kimberley? +

The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Upper Level 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 Upper Level 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 Upper Level to Kimberley? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,658.49 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,665.02 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,656.71 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,736.23 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Upper Level 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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Towns along the route

Government Boulevard

From Upper Level To Kimberley

ern Bypass

From Upper Level To Kimberley

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Distance from Upper Level to Kimberley

Places from Upper Level to Kimberley

Fat Cake City

Fournos Bakery

Charlie Catue

Shell Select

Shell Select

Shell Select

Shell Select

Checkers

Quickshop

Bonjour

Shoprite

Fourways Supermarket

Shell Select

Shell

Shell

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

Shell Select

Pick n Pay

Quickshop

Pick n Pay Express

Quickshop

Shell

Shell Select

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Travelling to Kimberley

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