South Africa Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Upington Kimberley

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

    Distance
    406
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    4h 52m
    highway est.
    Toll
    ZAR 333.00
    one-way est.
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    406 km · 4h 52m
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    Upington to Kimberley can become a recurring route cost.

    At 22 one-way trips per month across 3 vehicles, this route is roughly ZAR 70,099 in fuel and toll cost before driver time, failed deliveries, and rerouting.

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    ZAR 70,099
    3 vehicles · 22 trips/month
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    Delivery Time & ETA: Upington to Kimberley

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

    One-way drive time
    4h 52m

    Normal highway conditions, excl. loading

    Round trip
    9h 44m

    Driving only, before stop time

    Distance
    406 km

    Highway routing

    For delivery planning, at 4h 52m one-way, same-day delivery is achievable but the round trip exceeds a single driver shift, so plan an early dispatch or a 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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    4 km/L (lorry)50 km/L (motorcycle)
    22×
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    One-way cost (Petrol 95 + toll)
    ZAR 1062.11
    22 trips/month
    ZAR 23,366
    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
    10.2 L
    Petrol 95
    One-way fuel cost
    ZAR 218.73
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollZAR 551.73
    Round trip fuelZAR 437.47
    Round trip fuel + tollZAR 1103.47
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol 95: ZAR 218.73
    Petrol 93: ZAR 212.64
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    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    33.8 L
    Petrol 95
    One-way fuel cost
    ZAR 729.11
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollZAR 1062.11
    Round trip fuelZAR 1458.22
    Round trip fuel + tollZAR 2124.22
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol 95: ZAR 729.11
    Petrol 93: ZAR 708.81
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    45.1 L
    Diesel 0.005%
    One-way fuel cost
    ZAR 873.80
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollZAR 1206.80
    Round trip fuelZAR 1747.60
    Round trip fuel + tollZAR 2413.60
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol 95: ZAR 972.14
    Diesel 0.005%: ZAR 873.80
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    81.2 L
    Diesel 0.005%
    One-way fuel cost
    ZAR 1572.84
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollZAR 1905.84
    Round trip fuelZAR 3145.69
    Round trip fuel + tollZAR 3811.69
    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 219ZAR 1,094ZAR 2,187ZAR 4,812
    Car / SUV
    Petrol 95
    ZAR 729ZAR 3,646ZAR 7,291ZAR 16,040
    Van / MPV
    Diesel 0.005%
    ZAR 874ZAR 4,369ZAR 8,738ZAR 19,224
    Lorry
    Diesel 0.005%
    ZAR 1,573ZAR 7,864ZAR 15,728ZAR 34,603

    Add ZAR 333.00 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 218.73ZAR 212.64ZAR 551.73
    Car / SUV12ZAR 729.11ZAR 708.81ZAR 1062.11
    Van / MPV9ZAR 972.14ZAR 873.80ZAR 1206.80
    Lorry5ZAR 1572.84ZAR 1905.84

    "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: Upington to Kimberley

    How far is Upington to Kimberley?

    The highway distance from Upington to Kimberley is approximately 406 km. The estimated driving time is 4h 52m under normal highway conditions.

    How long does delivery take from Upington to Kimberley?

    Plan for roughly 4h 52m of one-way transit time plus loading and handling at each end. In practice, at 4h 52m one-way, same-day delivery is achievable but the round trip exceeds a single driver shift, so plan an early dispatch or a 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 Upington to Kimberley?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 33.8 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol 95 price (ZAR 21.55/L), that costs ZAR 729.11.

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

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 81.2 litres of diesel for this route. At ZAR 19.37/L, the fuel cost is ZAR 1572.84 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Upington to Kimberley?

    The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately ZAR 333.00. 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 Upington to Kimberley?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 10.2 litres. At today's Petrol 95 price, that's ZAR 218.73, 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 45.1 litres, costing ZAR 873.80 in fuel. Add the ZAR 333.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately ZAR 1206.80.

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