South Africa Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Kimberley Cape Town

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

    Distance
    955
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    11h 4m
    highway est.
    Toll
    ZAR 783.00
    one-way est.
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    955 km · 11h 4m
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    Kimberley to Cape Town can become a recurring route cost.

    At 22 one-way trips per month across 3 vehicles, this route is roughly ZAR 164,869 in fuel and toll cost before driver time, failed deliveries, and rerouting.

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    ZAR 164,869
    3 vehicles · 22 trips/month
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    Delivery Time & ETA: Kimberley to Cape Town

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

    One-way drive time
    11h 4m

    Normal highway conditions, excl. loading

    Round trip
    22h 8m

    Driving only, before stop time

    Distance
    955 km

    Highway routing

    For delivery planning, with 11h 4m of driving one-way, this is typically a next-day delivery lane that needs an overnight stop or a two-driver relay. 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 2498.02
    22 trips/month
    ZAR 54,956
    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
    23.9 L
    Petrol 95
    One-way fuel cost
    ZAR 514.51
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollZAR 1297.51
    Round trip fuelZAR 1029.01
    Round trip fuel + tollZAR 2595.01
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol 95: ZAR 514.51
    Petrol 93: ZAR 500.18
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    79.6 L
    Petrol 95
    One-way fuel cost
    ZAR 1715.02
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollZAR 2498.02
    Round trip fuelZAR 3430.04
    Round trip fuel + tollZAR 4996.04
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol 95: ZAR 1715.02
    Petrol 93: ZAR 1667.27
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    106.1 L
    Diesel 0.005%
    One-way fuel cost
    ZAR 2055.37
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollZAR 2838.37
    Round trip fuelZAR 4110.74
    Round trip fuel + tollZAR 5676.74
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol 95: ZAR 2286.69
    Diesel 0.005%: ZAR 2055.37
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    191.0 L
    Diesel 0.005%
    One-way fuel cost
    ZAR 3699.67
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollZAR 4482.67
    Round trip fuelZAR 7399.34
    Round trip fuel + tollZAR 8965.34
    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 515ZAR 2,573ZAR 5,145ZAR 11,319
    Car / SUV
    Petrol 95
    ZAR 1,715ZAR 8,575ZAR 17,150ZAR 37,730
    Van / MPV
    Diesel 0.005%
    ZAR 2,055ZAR 10,277ZAR 20,554ZAR 45,218
    Lorry
    Diesel 0.005%
    ZAR 3,700ZAR 18,498ZAR 36,997ZAR 81,393

    Add ZAR 783.00 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 514.51ZAR 500.18ZAR 1297.51
    Car / SUV12ZAR 1715.02ZAR 1667.27ZAR 2498.02
    Van / MPV9ZAR 2286.69ZAR 2055.37ZAR 2838.37
    Lorry5ZAR 3699.67ZAR 4482.67

    "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: Kimberley to Cape Town

    How far is Kimberley to Cape Town?

    The highway distance from Kimberley to Cape Town is approximately 955 km. The estimated driving time is 11h 4m under normal highway conditions.

    How long does delivery take from Kimberley to Cape Town?

    Plan for roughly 11h 4m of one-way transit time plus loading and handling at each end. In practice, with 11h 4m of driving one-way, this is typically a next-day delivery lane that needs an overnight stop or a two-driver relay. 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 Kimberley to Cape Town?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 79.6 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol 95 price (ZAR 21.55/L), that costs ZAR 1715.02.

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

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 191.0 litres of diesel for this route. At ZAR 19.37/L, the fuel cost is ZAR 3699.67 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Kimberley to Cape Town?

    The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately ZAR 783.00. 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 Kimberley to Cape Town?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 23.9 litres. At today's Petrol 95 price, that's ZAR 514.51, 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 106.1 litres, costing ZAR 2055.37 in fuel. Add the ZAR 783.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately ZAR 2838.37.

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