South Africa Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Upington Klerksdorp

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

    Distance
    618
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    7h 57m
    highway est.
    Toll
    ZAR 507.00
    one-way est.
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    618 km · 7h 57m
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    Upington to Klerksdorp can become a recurring route cost.

    At 22 one-way trips per month across 3 vehicles, this route is roughly ZAR 106,710 in fuel and toll cost before driver time, failed deliveries, and rerouting.

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    ZAR 106,710
    3 vehicles · 22 trips/month
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    Delivery Time & ETA: Upington to Klerksdorp

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

    One-way drive time
    7h 57m

    Normal highway conditions, excl. loading

    Round trip
    15h 54m

    Driving only, before stop time

    Distance
    618 km

    Highway routing

    For delivery planning, at 7h 57m 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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    12 km/L
    4 km/L (lorry)50 km/L (motorcycle)
    22×
    1
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    One-way cost (Petrol 95 + toll)
    ZAR 1616.83
    22 trips/month
    ZAR 35,570
    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
    15.4 L
    Petrol 95
    One-way fuel cost
    ZAR 332.95
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollZAR 839.95
    Round trip fuelZAR 665.89
    Round trip fuel + tollZAR 1679.89
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol 95: ZAR 332.95
    Petrol 93: ZAR 323.68
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    51.5 L
    Petrol 95
    One-way fuel cost
    ZAR 1109.83
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollZAR 1616.83
    Round trip fuelZAR 2219.65
    Round trip fuel + tollZAR 3233.65
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol 95: ZAR 1109.83
    Petrol 93: ZAR 1078.92
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    68.7 L
    Diesel 0.005%
    One-way fuel cost
    ZAR 1330.07
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollZAR 1837.07
    Round trip fuelZAR 2660.15
    Round trip fuel + tollZAR 3674.15
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol 95: ZAR 1479.77
    Diesel 0.005%: ZAR 1330.07
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    123.6 L
    Diesel 0.005%
    One-way fuel cost
    ZAR 2394.13
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollZAR 2901.13
    Round trip fuelZAR 4788.26
    Round trip fuel + tollZAR 5802.26
    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 333ZAR 1,665ZAR 3,329ZAR 7,325
    Car / SUV
    Petrol 95
    ZAR 1,110ZAR 5,549ZAR 11,098ZAR 24,416
    Van / MPV
    Diesel 0.005%
    ZAR 1,330ZAR 6,650ZAR 13,301ZAR 29,262
    Lorry
    Diesel 0.005%
    ZAR 2,394ZAR 11,971ZAR 23,941ZAR 52,671

    Add ZAR 507.00 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 332.95ZAR 323.68ZAR 839.95
    Car / SUV12ZAR 1109.83ZAR 1078.92ZAR 1616.83
    Van / MPV9ZAR 1479.77ZAR 1330.07ZAR 1837.07
    Lorry5ZAR 2394.13ZAR 2901.13

    "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 Klerksdorp

    How far is Upington to Klerksdorp?

    The highway distance from Upington to Klerksdorp is approximately 618 km. The estimated driving time is 7h 57m under normal highway conditions.

    How long does delivery take from Upington to Klerksdorp?

    Plan for roughly 7h 57m of one-way transit time plus loading and handling at each end. In practice, at 7h 57m 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 Klerksdorp?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 51.5 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol 95 price (ZAR 21.55/L), that costs ZAR 1109.83.

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

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 123.6 litres of diesel for this route. At ZAR 19.37/L, the fuel cost is ZAR 2394.13 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Upington to Klerksdorp?

    The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately ZAR 507.00. 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 Klerksdorp?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 15.4 litres. At today's Petrol 95 price, that's ZAR 332.95, 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 68.7 litres, costing ZAR 1330.07 in fuel. Add the ZAR 507.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately ZAR 1837.07.

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