South Africa Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Kimberley George

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

    Distance
    732
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    8h 49m
    highway est.
    Toll
    ZAR 600.00
    one-way est.
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    732 km · 8h 49m
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    Kimberley to George can become a recurring route cost.

    At 22 one-way trips per month across 3 vehicles, this route is roughly ZAR 126,360 in fuel and toll cost before driver time, failed deliveries, and rerouting.

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    ZAR 126,360
    3 vehicles · 22 trips/month
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    Delivery Time & ETA: Kimberley to George

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

    One-way drive time
    8h 49m

    Normal highway conditions, excl. loading

    Round trip
    17h 38m

    Driving only, before stop time

    Distance
    732 km

    Highway routing

    For delivery planning, with 8h 49m 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 1914.55
    22 trips/month
    ZAR 42,120
    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
    18.3 L
    Petrol 95
    One-way fuel cost
    ZAR 394.37
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollZAR 994.37
    Round trip fuelZAR 788.73
    Round trip fuel + tollZAR 1988.73
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol 95: ZAR 394.37
    Petrol 93: ZAR 383.38
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    61.0 L
    Petrol 95
    One-way fuel cost
    ZAR 1314.55
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollZAR 1914.55
    Round trip fuelZAR 2629.10
    Round trip fuel + tollZAR 3829.10
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol 95: ZAR 1314.55
    Petrol 93: ZAR 1277.95
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    81.3 L
    Diesel 0.005%
    One-way fuel cost
    ZAR 1575.43
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollZAR 2175.43
    Round trip fuelZAR 3150.85
    Round trip fuel + tollZAR 4350.85
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol 95: ZAR 1752.73
    Diesel 0.005%: ZAR 1575.43
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    146.4 L
    Diesel 0.005%
    One-way fuel cost
    ZAR 2835.77
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollZAR 3435.77
    Round trip fuelZAR 5671.54
    Round trip fuel + tollZAR 6871.54
    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 394ZAR 1,972ZAR 3,944ZAR 8,676
    Car / SUV
    Petrol 95
    ZAR 1,315ZAR 6,573ZAR 13,146ZAR 28,920
    Van / MPV
    Diesel 0.005%
    ZAR 1,575ZAR 7,877ZAR 15,754ZAR 34,659
    Lorry
    Diesel 0.005%
    ZAR 2,836ZAR 14,179ZAR 28,358ZAR 62,387

    Add ZAR 600.00 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 394.37ZAR 383.38ZAR 994.37
    Car / SUV12ZAR 1314.55ZAR 1277.95ZAR 1914.55
    Van / MPV9ZAR 1752.73ZAR 1575.43ZAR 2175.43
    Lorry5ZAR 2835.77ZAR 3435.77

    "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 George

    How far is Kimberley to George?

    The highway distance from Kimberley to George is approximately 732 km. The estimated driving time is 8h 49m under normal highway conditions.

    How long does delivery take from Kimberley to George?

    Plan for roughly 8h 49m of one-way transit time plus loading and handling at each end. In practice, with 8h 49m 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 George?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 61.0 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol 95 price (ZAR 21.55/L), that costs ZAR 1314.55.

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

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 146.4 litres of diesel for this route. At ZAR 19.37/L, the fuel cost is ZAR 2835.77 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Kimberley to George?

    The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately ZAR 600.00. 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 George?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 18.3 litres. At today's Petrol 95 price, that's ZAR 394.37, 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 81.3 litres, costing ZAR 1575.43 in fuel. Add the ZAR 600.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately ZAR 2175.43.

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