Distance from Beaufort to A 40

N Beaufort → A 40

Road distance

480.4 km

Metro routes · M16 / M3 / M5 / M64 / N2

Beaufort to A 40 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 480.4 km in roughly 5 hrs 37 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

431.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.11×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 hrs 37 min

Start point

Voortrekker Street

End point

the fork

Return: 15 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

337 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

85.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

6 hrs 7 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R917.30

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R921.11

See more fuel details from Beaufort to A 40

🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

242° WSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

62° ENE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-32.3536, 22.5806

End coords Destination point

-34.1032, 18.4395

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 15 °C Beaufort Cloudy View Forecast → 16 °C A 40 Light Showers View Forecast →

Travel modes

Beaufort → A 40

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Car

480.4 km

5 hrs 37 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

480.4 km

~7 hrs 23 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 4 hrs 40 min faster · Search →

Nearby places

Places in A 40

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

29 places View all →

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Shopping centre 2.5 km

Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Beaufort

Finish A 40

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions

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Directions from Beaufort to A 40 via N2

National highway N2

🏙️

Directions from Beaufort to A 40 via M5 and M16 and M3 and M64

Metro arterial routes M5 M16 M3 M64

2 route directions identified on this trip

Head on Voortrekker Street

0.3 km
Turn right onto Donkin Street

386.8 km
Continue straight

68.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland

0.3 km
Go straight onto Koeberg Road

0.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg

0.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M16: Berkley Road

0.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards M16

0.0 km
Turn right onto Berkley Road

0.7 km
Turn left onto Liesbeek Parkway

1.6 km
Take the ramp slight right towards N2: Cape Town

0.2 km
Merge slight right onto Settlers Way towards Cape Town

0.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M3: Rhodes Drive

0.4 km
Merge slight right onto Rhodes Drive

1.8 km
Continue straight onto Union Avenue

1.9 km
Continue straight onto Paradise Road

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Edinburgh Drive

2.5 km
Continue straight onto Simon van der Stel Freeway

9.1 km
Turn right onto Steenberg Road

1.4 km
Turn slight left towards M64: Noordhoek

0.2 km
Go straight onto Ou Kaapse Weg

0.2 km
Turn left onto Sonneblom Road

0.1 km
Turn right

0.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.5 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 4

Known total R163.50

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Routes ↩ A 40 → Beaufort Beaufort to Johannesburg Beaufort to Pretoria Beaufort to Cape Town Beaufort to Durban Johannesburg to A 40 Pretoria to A 40 Cape Town to A 40

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

240.0 km

Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 48 min • 2 hrs 48 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

34.6 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

79.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

25.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at A 40

07:33 – 17:51

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 17 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

9 hrs 19 min

SunriseDawn break

07:33

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,008.09

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R9.61

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R96.08

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,113.78

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (15)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Beaufort Start: Voortrekker Street -32.35361, 22.58056

Midpoint

240.0 km

Total: 480.4 km

Midpoint 240.0 km

480.4 km 5 hrs 37 min

Destination A 40 End: the fork -34.10324, 18.43953

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape

One-way road span 480.4 km

Return-cycle span 960.8 km

Traversal time 5 hrs 37 min

Maneuver count 26

Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 240.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.35361, 22.58056

Midpoint -33.24318, 20.43922

End -34.10324, 18.43953

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Beaufort from A 40? +

Beaufort is about 480.4 km from A 40 by road.

How long does it take from Beaufort to A 40? +

The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Beaufort to A 40 in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Beaufort to A 40? +

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 Beaufort to A 40? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R917.30 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R921.11 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,117.23 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,124.15 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Beaufort to A 40? +

Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.

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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Towns along the route

: Maitland

From Beaufort To A 40

Muizenberg

From Beaufort To A 40

Black River Parkway

From Beaufort To A 40

Liesbeek Parkway

From Beaufort To A 40

: Cape Town

From Beaufort To A 40

Settlers Way

From Beaufort To A 40

Kirstenbosch

From Beaufort To A 40

: Noordhoek

From Beaufort To A 40

Ou Kaapse Weg

From Beaufort To A 40

Route Locations

Start area

Beaufort, Western Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

A 40, Western Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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Reverse route and related trips

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Distance from Beaufort to A 40

Places in A 40

Lakeside Strip mall

Pick n Pay

Kalk Bay Quarter

nanou B fashion

Mediterraneo

SKA

Kalk Bay Garden Shop

Nicki & Co.

Checkers

AIMS

Laerskool Paul Greyling

Fish Hoek Primary School

Fish Hoek Pre-Primary

Bay Primary Junior Campus

Shoprite

PEP

Tiny Tots

Quickshop

Bright Light Montessori

Fish Hoek High School

Shell

Quickshop

Pick n Pay

Pick n Pay Express

PEP

Pick n Pay

Shell

Blue Route Mall

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