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Distance from Black River Parkway to Kimberley

Black River Parkway to Kimberley is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 950.5 km in roughly 10 hrs 57 min.

N Black River Parkway → Kimberley
Road distance
950.5 km
590.6 mi • 513.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
830.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 57 min
Return: 21 hrs 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
10 hrs 57 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,591.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,598.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,772.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,786.88
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,099.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,109.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,338.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,357.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,762.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,775.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,077.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,102.23
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
10 hrs 57 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
11 hrs 12 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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950.5 km 10 hrs 57 min
Start Black River Parkway
Finish Kimberley
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Black River Parkway
    2.9 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Paarl
    1.3 km
  3. Merge slight right
    456.5 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  5. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  6. Continue straight
    71.2 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Johannesburg via Kimberley
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right
    409.5 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Memorial Street
    1.1 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Memorial Street
    3.1 km
  13. Continue straight onto Bishops
    0.7 km
  14. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  15. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Street
    0.4 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right onto New Main Street
    0.1 km
  17. Turn left onto Stockdale Street
    0.1 km
  18. Turn right onto Old Main Street
    0.1 km
  19. Continue straight onto De Beers Road
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
475.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 28 min • 5 hrs 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Black River Parkway → Kimberley
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Black River Parkway, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Kimberley
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Black River Parkway → Kimberley
Black River Parkway Origin postcode
Not available
Kimberley Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
578.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
711.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
657.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Kimberley → Black River Parkway
Black River Parkway ↔ Kimberley
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Black River Parkway -33.94617, 18.48470
Midpoint
475.4 km
Total: 950.5 km
Midpoint 475.4 km
950.5 km 10 hrs 57 min
Destination Kimberley -28.73830, 24.76423

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 950.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,901.0 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 57 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 475.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.94617, 18.48470
Midpoint -32.27459, 22.71236
End -28.73830, 24.76423
Destination services

Available in Kimberley

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

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 Black River Parkway from Kimberley? +
Black River Parkway is about 950.5 km from Kimberley by road.
How long does it take from Black River Parkway to Kimberley? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Black River Parkway 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 Black River Parkway 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 Black River Parkway to Kimberley? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,591.15 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,598.68 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,772.51 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,786.88 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Black River Parkway to Kimberley? +
Yes. There are 4 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

: Milnerton
From Black River Parkway To Kimberley
: Paarl
From Black River Parkway To Kimberley
: Johannesburg
From Black River Parkway To Kimberley
: Johannesburg via Kimberley
From Black River Parkway To Kimberley
Bishops
From Black River Parkway To Kimberley

Route Locations

Start area
Black River Parkway, Western Cape
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.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 578.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 711.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 657.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 674.1 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 807.7 km

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