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Distance from Cullinan to Kimberley

Cullinan to Kimberley is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 578.9 km in roughly 6 hrs 54 min.

N Cullinan → Kimberley
Road distance
578.9 km
359.7 mi • 312.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
504.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 54 min
Return: 13 hrs 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 54 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R969.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R973.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,079.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,088.22
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,278.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,284.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,424.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,435.84
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,682.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,690.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,874.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,889.26
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Kimberley
6.6°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
4.2°C
Day range High / low
H 17° • L 6°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
4 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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578.9 km 6 hrs 54 min
Start Cullinan
Finish Kimberley
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Range Road
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Main Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    15.1 km
  4. Take the ramp right towards N4: Pretoria
    0.8 km
  5. Merge slight right
    25.1 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4
    0.4 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.1 km
  8. Merge slight right
    18.7 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  11. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork
    13.3 km
  16. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  17. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  18. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  19. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  20. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    56.3 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    300.3 km
  23. Turn left onto De Beers Road
    0.1 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R76.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 6 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 -25.939, 28.140
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
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
289.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 27 min • 3 hrs 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cullinan → Kimberley
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cullinan
Destination area Arrival
Kimberley
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cullinan → Kimberley
Cullinan 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
285.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
302.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
206.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Kimberley → Cullinan
Cullinan ↔ Kimberley
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cullinan -25.67056, 28.52889
Midpoint
289.6 km
Total: 578.9 km
Midpoint 289.6 km
578.9 km 6 hrs 54 min
Destination Kimberley -28.73830, 24.76423

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 578.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,157.7 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 54 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 289.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.67056, 28.52889
Midpoint -26.90002, 26.45624
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
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Cullinan from Kimberley? +
Cullinan is about 578.9 km from Kimberley by road.
How long does it take from Cullinan to Kimberley? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cullinan 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 Cullinan 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 Cullinan to Kimberley? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R969.02 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R973.60 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,079.46 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,088.22 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cullinan 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

: Pretoria
From Cullinan To Kimberley
: Johannesburg
From Cullinan To Kimberley
O. R.Tambo International
From Cullinan To Kimberley
: Soweto
From Cullinan To Kimberley
Bloemfontein
From Cullinan To Kimberley
ern Bypass
From Cullinan To Kimberley

Route Locations

Start area
Cullinan
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: 285.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
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