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Distance from 40 to Beatrice

40 to Beatrice is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 663.8 km in roughly 9 hrs 5 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 40 → Beatrice
Road distance
663.8 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
472.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.41×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 5 min
Return: 11 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
545 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,111.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,116.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,237.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,247.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,466.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,473.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,633.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,646.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,929.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,938.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,148.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,166.38
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
359° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
179° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.8295, 30.4316
End coords Destination point
-22.5859, 30.3391
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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663.8 km 9 hrs 5 min
Start 40
Finish Beatrice
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    1.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.7 km
  3. Take the ramp left
    59.0 km
  4. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    53.0 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  6. Continue
    48.2 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    4.1 km
  8. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Street
    6.9 km
  9. Continue straight onto Kerk Street
    77.5 km
  10. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  11. Turn right onto Hereford Street
    115.6 km
  12. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Drive
    19.3 km
  13. Take the ramp straight
    1.0 km
  14. Merge slight right
    157.6 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  16. Continue
    5.0 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    10.8 km
  19. Turn slight left
    3.1 km
  20. Continue straight
    41.1 km
  21. Turn right
    44.9 km
  22. Turn right
    0.0 km
  23. Turn right
    1.3 km
  24. Turn left
    3.9 km
  25. Turn right
    1.9 km
  26. Turn right
    0.0 km
  27. Turn left
    1.1 km
  28. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.7 km
  29. Turn right
    4.2 km
  30. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.4 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R492.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 8 toll points from our database.
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Routes ↩ Beatrice → 40 40 to Johannesburg 40 to Pretoria 40 to Cape Town 40 to Durban Johannesburg to Beatrice Pretoria to Beatrice Cape Town to Beatrice
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
332.5 km
Mpumalanga to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 32 min • 4 hrs 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
47.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
110.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
35.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
71.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Beatrice
06:17 – 17:32
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 14 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:17
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,774.56
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.28
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R132.75
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,920.58
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 40 -26.82950, 30.43158
Midpoint
332.5 km
Total: 663.8 km
Midpoint 332.5 km
663.8 km 9 hrs 5 min
Destination Beatrice -22.58588, 30.33911

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Limpopo
One-way road span 663.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,327.5 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 5 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 332.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.82950, 30.43158
Midpoint -24.57569, 29.07620
End -22.58588, 30.33911
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Questions 9
How far is 40 from Beatrice? +
40 is about 663.8 km from Beatrice by road.
How long does it take from 40 to Beatrice? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 40 to Beatrice in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from 40 to Beatrice? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from 40 to Beatrice? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,111.15 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,116.41 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,237.80 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,247.83 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 40 to Beatrice? +
Yes. There are 8 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
40, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Beatrice, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

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