Cities Near Kimberley
Cities near Kimberley, South Africa: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Bloemfontein, Schweizer-Reneke, Botshabelo. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Kimberley, South Africa is Bloemfontein, about 92 mi (148 km) away — roughly 2 hr 8 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloemfontein | 92 mi / 148 km | 2 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Schweizer-Reneke | 112 mi / 180 km | 2 hr 36 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Botshabelo | 124 mi / 200 km | 2 hr 53 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Welkom | 131 mi / 211 km | 3 hr 2 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Virginia | 135 mi / 217 km | 3 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Kutloanong | 136 mi / 219 km | 3 hr 10 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Bothaville | 146 mi / 235 km | 3 hr 24 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Mafeteng | 167 mi / 269 km | 3 hr 53 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
| Kroonstad | 168 mi / 271 km | 3 hr 54 min | 49 min | Weekend getaway |
| Orkney | 168 mi / 271 km | 3 hr 55 min | 49 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Kimberley
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Bloemfontein. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Kimberley
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Schweizer-Reneke, Botshabelo, Welkom, Virginia, Kutloanong. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Kimberley include Bloemfontein, Schweizer-Reneke, Botshabelo, Welkom, Virginia. The closest is Bloemfontein, about 92 miles (148 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Bloemfontein
- → Best time to visit Schweizer-Reneke
- → Best time to visit Botshabelo
- → Best time to visit Welkom
- → Best time to visit Virginia
- → Best time to visit Kutloanong
- → Best time to visit Bothaville
- → Best time to visit Mafeteng
- → Best time to visit Kroonstad
- → Best time to visit Orkney