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Distance from Beaufort to Cliff

N Beaufort → Cliff
Road distance
1,110.0 km
N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
759.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.46×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 49 min
Start point
Voortrekker Street
Return: 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
769 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,119.52
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,128.32
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,581.47
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,597.46
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,796.59
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,808.19
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,406.11
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,427.20
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,679.73
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,694.99
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,481.72
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,509.47
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
67° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
247° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.3536, 22.5806
End coords Destination point
-29.5298, 29.8386
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Beaufort to Cliff is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,110.0 km in roughly 12 hrs 49 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Beaufort → Cliff
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Car
1,110.0 km
12 hrs 49 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,110.0 km
~17 hrs 4 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
1,110 km
↑ 8 hrs 36 min faster
Flight time
2 hrs 13 min
With airport
~4 hrs 13 min
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1,110.0 km 12 hrs 49 min
Start Beaufort
Finish Cliff
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Voortrekker Street
    0.3 km
  2. Turn left onto Donkin Street
    1.1 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  4. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  5. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  7. Turn right
    66.5 km
  8. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  9. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  10. Merge slight right
    183.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Currys Post
    0.4 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    5.9 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.2 km
  14. Turn left
    16.1 km
  15. Go straight
    19.0 km
  16. Turn right
    6.2 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 13
Known total R779.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 13 toll points from our database.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Cliff → Beaufort Beaufort to Johannesburg Beaufort to Pretoria Beaufort to Cape Town Beaufort to Durban Johannesburg to Cliff Pretoria to Cliff Cape Town to Cliff
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Halfway point
555.2 km
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 24 min • 6 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
79.9 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
184.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
59.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cliff
06:35 – 17:17
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 41 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,639.90
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R22.20
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R222.00
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,884.11
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
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 Beaufort Start: Voortrekker Street -32.35361, 22.58056
Midpoint
555.2 km
Total: 1,110.0 km
Midpoint 555.2 km
1,110.0 km 12 hrs 49 min
Destination Cliff -29.52981, 29.83861

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 1,110.0 km
Return-cycle span 2,220.0 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 1.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 555.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.35361, 22.58056
Midpoint -29.00192, 26.26884
End -29.52981, 29.83861
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Questions 9
How far is Beaufort from Cliff? +
Beaufort is about 1,110.0 km from Cliff by road.
How long does it take from Beaufort to Cliff? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Beaufort to Cliff 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 Beaufort to Cliff? +
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 Cliff? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,119.52 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,128.32 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,581.47 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,597.46 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Beaufort to Cliff? +
Yes. There are 13 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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Towns along the route

: Johannesburg
From Beaufort To Cliff
: Senekal
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Theunissen
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Currys Post
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Lions River
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Route Locations

Start area
Beaufort, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cliff, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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