South Africa Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Mthatha Kimberley

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

    Distance
    678
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    8h 55m
    highway est.
    Toll
    ZAR 556.00
    one-way est.
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    678 km · 8h 55m
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    Mthatha to Kimberley can become a recurring route cost.

    At 22 one-way trips per month across 3 vehicles, this route is roughly ZAR 117,056 in fuel and toll cost before driver time, failed deliveries, and rerouting.

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    ZAR 117,056
    3 vehicles · 22 trips/month
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    Delivery Time & ETA: Mthatha to Kimberley

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

    One-way drive time
    8h 55m

    Normal highway conditions, excl. loading

    Round trip
    17h 50m

    Driving only, before stop time

    Distance
    678 km

    Highway routing

    For delivery planning, with 8h 55m 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 1773.58
    22 trips/month
    ZAR 39,019
    total monthly fuel cost
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    Fuel Cost by Vehicle Type

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    Motorcycle
    Kapchai / Underbone
    Avg mileage
    40 km/L
    Fuel needed
    16.9 L
    Petrol 95
    One-way fuel cost
    ZAR 365.27
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollZAR 921.27
    Round trip fuelZAR 730.54
    Round trip fuel + tollZAR 1842.55
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol 95: ZAR 365.27
    Petrol 93: ZAR 355.10
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    56.5 L
    Petrol 95
    One-way fuel cost
    ZAR 1217.58
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollZAR 1773.58
    Round trip fuelZAR 2435.15
    Round trip fuel + tollZAR 3547.15
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol 95: ZAR 1217.58
    Petrol 93: ZAR 1183.67
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    75.3 L
    Diesel 0.005%
    One-way fuel cost
    ZAR 1459.21
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollZAR 2015.21
    Round trip fuelZAR 2918.41
    Round trip fuel + tollZAR 4030.41
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol 95: ZAR 1623.43
    Diesel 0.005%: ZAR 1459.21
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    135.6 L
    Diesel 0.005%
    One-way fuel cost
    ZAR 2626.57
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollZAR 3182.57
    Round trip fuelZAR 5253.14
    Round trip fuel + tollZAR 6365.14
    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 365ZAR 1,826ZAR 3,653ZAR 8,036
    Car / SUV
    Petrol 95
    ZAR 1,218ZAR 6,088ZAR 12,176ZAR 26,787
    Van / MPV
    Diesel 0.005%
    ZAR 1,459ZAR 7,296ZAR 14,592ZAR 32,103
    Lorry
    Diesel 0.005%
    ZAR 2,627ZAR 13,133ZAR 26,266ZAR 57,785

    Add ZAR 556.00 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 365.27ZAR 355.10ZAR 921.27
    Car / SUV12ZAR 1217.58ZAR 1183.67ZAR 1773.58
    Van / MPV9ZAR 1623.43ZAR 1459.21ZAR 2015.21
    Lorry5ZAR 2626.57ZAR 3182.57

    "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: Mthatha to Kimberley

    How far is Mthatha to Kimberley?

    The highway distance from Mthatha to Kimberley is approximately 678 km. The estimated driving time is 8h 55m under normal highway conditions.

    How long does delivery take from Mthatha to Kimberley?

    Plan for roughly 8h 55m of one-way transit time plus loading and handling at each end. In practice, with 8h 55m 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 Mthatha to Kimberley?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 56.5 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol 95 price (ZAR 21.55/L), that costs ZAR 1217.58.

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

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 135.6 litres of diesel for this route. At ZAR 19.37/L, the fuel cost is ZAR 2626.57 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Mthatha to Kimberley?

    The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately ZAR 556.00. 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 Mthatha to Kimberley?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 16.9 litres. At today's Petrol 95 price, that's ZAR 365.27, 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 75.3 litres, costing ZAR 1459.21 in fuel. Add the ZAR 556.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately ZAR 2015.21.

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