South Africa Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Bloemfontein Kimberley

    How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Bloemfontein to Kimberley? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's South Africa fuel prices, updated from the datasource.

    Distance
    165
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    1h 54m
    highway est.
    Toll
    ZAR 135.00
    one-way est.
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    165 km · 1h 54m
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    Bloemfontein to Kimberley can become a recurring route cost.

    At 22 one-way trips per month across 3 vehicles, this route is roughly ZAR 28,467 in fuel and toll cost before driver time, failed deliveries, and rerouting.

    Monthly route scenario
    ZAR 28,467
    3 vehicles · 22 trips/month
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    Delivery Time & ETA: Bloemfontein to Kimberley

    How long the trip takes — and what it means for same-day vs. next-day delivery planning.

    One-way drive time
    1h 54m

    Normal highway conditions, excl. loading

    Round trip
    3h 48m

    Driving only, before stop time

    Distance
    165 km

    Highway routing

    For delivery planning, a one-way drive of 1h 54m keeps same-day delivery comfortable — a single driver can often complete the round trip within one shift. These are estimates — real ETAs shift with traffic, checkpoints, and multi-stop detours. Live GPS tracking & route monitoring shows actual vehicle progress and customer-facing ETAs instead of a fixed guess.

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    12 km/L
    4 km/L (lorry)50 km/L (motorcycle)
    22×
    1
    1 driver50 drivers

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    One-way cost (Petrol 95 + toll)
    ZAR 431.31
    22 trips/month
    ZAR 9,489
    total monthly fuel cost
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    Fuel Cost by Vehicle Type

    Select your vehicle to see the detailed fuel breakdown for this route. Prices as of 6 May 2026.

    Motorcycle
    Kapchai / Underbone
    Avg mileage
    40 km/L
    Fuel needed
    4.1 L
    Petrol 95
    One-way fuel cost
    ZAR 88.89
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollZAR 223.89
    Round trip fuelZAR 177.79
    Round trip fuel + tollZAR 447.79
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol 95: ZAR 88.89
    Petrol 93: ZAR 86.42
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    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    13.8 L
    Petrol 95
    One-way fuel cost
    ZAR 296.31
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollZAR 431.31
    Round trip fuelZAR 592.63
    Round trip fuel + tollZAR 862.63
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol 95: ZAR 296.31
    Petrol 93: ZAR 288.06
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    18.3 L
    Diesel 0.005%
    One-way fuel cost
    ZAR 355.12
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollZAR 490.12
    Round trip fuelZAR 710.23
    Round trip fuel + tollZAR 980.23
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol 95: ZAR 395.08
    Diesel 0.005%: ZAR 355.12
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    33.0 L
    Diesel 0.005%
    One-way fuel cost
    ZAR 639.21
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollZAR 774.21
    Round trip fuelZAR 1278.42
    Round trip fuel + tollZAR 1548.42
    Bulk freight, FMCG, and logistics hauls

    Monthly Fleet Fuel Cost

    Running this route regularly? Estimated one-way fuel cost per month, by trip frequency. Figures use primary fuel for each vehicle type (toll excluded).

    Vehicle1×/month5×/month10×/month22×/month
    Motorcycle
    Petrol 95
    ZAR 89ZAR 444ZAR 889ZAR 1,956
    Car / SUV
    Petrol 95
    ZAR 296ZAR 1,482ZAR 2,963ZAR 6,519
    Van / MPV
    Diesel 0.005%
    ZAR 355ZAR 1,776ZAR 3,551ZAR 7,813
    Lorry
    Diesel 0.005%
    ZAR 639ZAR 3,196ZAR 6,392ZAR 14,063

    Add ZAR 135.00 toll per one-way trip to get total trip cost per journey.

    Full Fuel Cost Comparison

    All vehicle types × all fuel types for this route.

    Vehiclekm/LPetrol 95Petrol 93Diesel 0.05%Diesel 0.005%Fuel + Toll
    Motorcycle40ZAR 88.89ZAR 86.42ZAR 223.89
    Car / SUV12ZAR 296.31ZAR 288.06ZAR 431.31
    Van / MPV9ZAR 395.08ZAR 355.12ZAR 490.12
    Lorry5ZAR 639.21ZAR 774.21

    "Fuel + Toll" uses the primary fuel type for each vehicle. Toll is one-way estimate.

    Today's Fuel Prices in South Africa

    official DMPR fuel price announcements used in all calculations above

    Primary petrol grade
    ZAR 21.55
    Petrol 95
    Cars, SUVs, and motorcycles
    Economy petrol grade
    ZAR 20.95
    Petrol 93
    Smaller cars and mixed fleets
    Standard diesel
    ZAR 20.16
    Diesel 0.05%
    Vans, delivery fleets, light trucks
    Low-sulphur diesel
    ZAR 19.37
    Diesel 0.005%
    Long-haul and heavy-duty fleets

    Last updated: 6 May 2026. Prices are sourced from official DMPR fuel price announcements.

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    Common Questions: Bloemfontein to Kimberley

    How far is Bloemfontein to Kimberley?

    The highway distance from Bloemfontein to Kimberley is approximately 165 km. The estimated driving time is 1h 54m under normal highway conditions.

    How long does delivery take from Bloemfontein to Kimberley?

    Plan for roughly 1h 54m of one-way transit time plus loading and handling at each end. In practice, a one-way drive of 1h 54m keeps same-day delivery comfortable — a single driver can often complete the round trip within one shift. Real ETAs vary with traffic, checkpoint or border delays, and multi-stop detours — which is why delivery operators track vehicles live rather than rely on a fixed estimate.

    How much petrol does a car use from Bloemfontein to Kimberley?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 13.8 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol 95 price (ZAR 21.55/L), that costs ZAR 296.31.

    How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Bloemfontein to Kimberley?

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 33.0 litres of diesel for this route. At ZAR 19.37/L, the fuel cost is ZAR 639.21 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Bloemfontein to Kimberley?

    The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately ZAR 135.00. South Africa toll estimates are derived from SANRAL tariff patterns and route length. Actual charges vary by corridor, vehicle class, discounts, and the toll plazas crossed.

    How much does a motorcycle spend on fuel from Bloemfontein to Kimberley?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 4.1 litres. At today's Petrol 95 price, that's ZAR 88.89, making it the most fuel-efficient option for this route.

    What is the total cost (fuel + toll) for a delivery van on this route?

    A delivery van using diesel at 9 km/L needs 18.3 litres, costing ZAR 355.12 in fuel. Add the ZAR 135.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately ZAR 490.12.

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