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Distance from Beatrice to Franschhoek

N Beatrice → Franschhoek
Road distance
1,904.4 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N12 / R301
Beatrice to Franschhoek is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,904.4 km in roughly 21 hrs 54 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,668.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
36
Info Travel board
Travel time
21 hrs 54 min
Return: 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1314 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 10 planned rest stops
24 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,636.25
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,651.33
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,428.77
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,456.19
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,797.83
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,817.73
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,843.51
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,879.69
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R6,312.93
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R6,339.12
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R7,688.83
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R7,736.44
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
219° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
39° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-22.5859, 30.3391
End coords Destination point
-33.9092, 19.1194
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Beatrice → Franschhoek
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Car
1,904.4 km
21 hrs 54 min
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Two-wheeler
1,904.4 km
~29 hrs 17 min
65 km/h avg
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1,904 km
~3 hrs 48 min
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1,904.4 km 21 hrs 54 min
Start Beatrice
Finish Franschhoek
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Directions from Beatrice to Franschhoek via N1 and N12
National highway route N1 N12
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Directions from Beatrice to Franschhoek via R301
Provincial road route R301
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Start your journey
    0.4 km
  2. Turn right
    4.2 km
  3. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.7 km
  4. Turn right
    1.1 km
  5. Turn right
    0.0 km
  6. Turn left
    0.1 km
  7. Turn right
    1.9 km
  8. Turn left
    3.9 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.3 km
  10. Turn left
    0.0 km
  11. Turn left
    44.9 km
  12. Turn left
    42.2 km
  13. Continue straight
    2.0 km
  14. Go straight
    10.8 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    5.0 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  18. Continue
    383.2 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  20. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  21. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  22. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  24. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  25. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  27. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  28. Continue straight
    17.2 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R301: Jan Van Riebeeck Drive
    0.4 km
  30. Keep slight left at the fork onto Wemmershoek Road towards Franschhoek
    0.6 km
  31. Continue straight onto Wemmershoek Pad
    15.3 km
  32. Turn left onto Huguenot Road
    7.9 km
  33. Turn left
    0.1 km
  34. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  35. Turn right
    0.0 km
  36. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 52
Known total R1,792.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 52 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Routes ↩ Franschhoek → Beatrice Beatrice to Johannesburg Beatrice to Pretoria Beatrice to Cape Town Beatrice to Durban Johannesburg to Franschhoek Pretoria to Franschhoek Cape Town to Franschhoek
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
953.1 km
Limpopo to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 hrs 57 min • 10 hrs 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
137.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
316.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
102.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Franschhoek
07:31 – 17:48
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 16 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R7,960.20
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R38.09
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R380.87
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R8,379.16
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (32)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Beatrice -22.58588, 30.33911
Midpoint
953.1 km
Total: 1,904.4 km
Midpoint 953.1 km
1,904.4 km 21 hrs 54 min
Destination Franschhoek -33.90917, 19.11944

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,904.4 km
Return-cycle span 3,808.7 km
Traversal time 21 hrs 54 min
Maneuver count 36
Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 953.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -22.58588, 30.33911
Midpoint -29.22166, 26.18525
End -33.90917, 19.11944
Destination brief

Travelling to Franschhoek

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Food and wine valley
Standout Wine village with a strong food identity
Best for Who this destination suits
Food escape Wine weekend Luxury short break Cape Winelands touring
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The final stay matters because village-centre hotels, valley estates and outlying farm stays all create different drive patterns and evening logistics.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Franschhoek as a Cape Winelands base for restaurants, estates, village stays and scenic valley drives.
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Questions 9
How far is Beatrice from Franschhoek? +
Beatrice is about 1,904.4 km from Franschhoek by road.
How long does it take from Beatrice to Franschhoek? +
The drive usually takes about 21 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Beatrice to Franschhoek 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 Beatrice to Franschhoek? +
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 Beatrice to Franschhoek? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,636.25 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,651.33 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R4,428.77 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R4,456.19 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Beatrice to Franschhoek? +
Yes. There are 52 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Johannesburg
From Beatrice To Franschhoek
: Soweto
From Beatrice To Franschhoek
Kimberley
From Beatrice To Franschhoek
Bloemfontein
From Beatrice To Franschhoek
ern Bypass
From Beatrice To Franschhoek
: Cape Town
From Beatrice To Franschhoek
Wellington
From Beatrice To Franschhoek
Wemmershoek Pad
From Beatrice To Franschhoek

Route Locations

Start area
Beatrice, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Franschhoek, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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