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Distance from Beaufort to Ellefsen Close

N Beaufort → Ellefsen Close
Road distance
538.6 km
Provincial mix · N7 / R45
Beaufort to Ellefsen Close is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 538.6 km in roughly 6 hrs 20 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
431.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 20 min
Start point
Voortrekker Street
End point
Ellefsen Close
Return: 12 hrs 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
380 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,053.29
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,054.45
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,049.02
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,085.86
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,389.75
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,391.29
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,384.13
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,432.74
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,828.62
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,830.64
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,821.22
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,885.18
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
258° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
78° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-32.3536, 22.5806
End coords Destination point
-33.0769, 18.0488
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 17 °C Beaufort Fair View Forecast → 16 °C Ellefsen Close Rain View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Beaufort → Ellefsen Close
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Car
538.6 km
6 hrs 20 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
538.6 km
~8 hrs 17 min
65 km/h avg
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348 km flight
~7 hrs 33 min
🚗 183 km to George Airport
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🚗 112 km from Cape Town International
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538.6 km 6 hrs 20 min
Start Beaufort
Finish Ellefsen Close
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Beaufort to Ellefsen Close via N7
    National highway N7
  2. Directions from Beaufort to Ellefsen Close via R45
    Provincial road route R45
  3. Head on Voortrekker Street
    0.3 km
  4. Turn right onto Donkin Street
    289.2 km
  5. Turn right
    31.7 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left
    94.2 km
  7. Turn right
    27.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Piet Retief Street
    1.6 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    2.1 km
  10. Turn slight right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.3 km
  11. Take the ramp right towards N7: Moorreesburg
    0.5 km
  12. Merge slight right
    2.2 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R45: Hopefield
    0.7 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards R45: Hopefield
    0.1 km
  15. Go straight
    74.6 km
  16. Turn left onto Langebaan Road
    11.3 km
  17. Continue straight onto Oostewal Street
    1.4 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Oostewal Street
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Oostewal Street
    0.8 km
  20. Turn left onto Paradise Street
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left
    0.1 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn left onto Ellefsen Close
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Ellefsen Close → Beaufort Beaufort to Johannesburg Beaufort to Pretoria Beaufort to Cape Town Beaufort to Durban Johannesburg to Ellefsen Close Pretoria to Ellefsen Close Cape Town to Ellefsen Close
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Halfway point
269.2 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 10 min • 3 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
38.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
89.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ellefsen Close
07:45 – 17:47
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:46
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 32 min
SunriseDawn break
07:45
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,251.44
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.77
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R107.72
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,369.94
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Beaufort Start: Voortrekker Street -32.35361, 22.58056
Midpoint
269.2 km
Total: 538.6 km
Midpoint 269.2 km
538.6 km 6 hrs 20 min
Destination Ellefsen Close End: Ellefsen Close -33.07687, 18.04878

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 538.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,077.2 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 269.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.35361, 22.58056
Midpoint -33.27208, 20.13152
End -33.07687, 18.04878
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Questions 9
How far is Beaufort from Ellefsen Close? +
Beaufort is about 538.6 km from Ellefsen Close by road.
How long does it take from Beaufort to Ellefsen Close? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Beaufort to Ellefsen Close in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Beaufort to Ellefsen Close? +
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 Ellefsen Close? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,083.92 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,088.19 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,082.76 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,134.73 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Beaufort to Ellefsen Close? +
No tollgates are 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. 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

: Moorreesburg
From Beaufort To Ellefsen Close
Vredenburg
From Beaufort To Ellefsen Close
: Hopefield
From Beaufort To Ellefsen Close

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