South Africa route platform Distance24 Road distance, travel time and route planning across South Africa.
Donate

Distance from Beaufort to Lona

N Beaufort → Lona
Road distance
1023.1 km
Provincial mix · M1 / R566
Beaufort to Lona is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,023.1 km in roughly 11 hrs 7 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
918.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 7 min
Start point
Voortrekker Street
End point
Mmutlane Street
Return: 22 hrs 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
667 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,058.89
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,067.00
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,056.68
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,155.39
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,716.60
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,727.29
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,713.68
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,843.92
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,574.47
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,588.53
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,570.63
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,742.00
See more fuel details from Beaufort to Lona
See current fuel prices
🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
36° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
216° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.3536, 22.5806
End coords Destination point
-25.5922, 28.0100
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
—
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 9 °C Beaufort Fog View Forecast → 15 °C Lona Clear Sky View Forecast →
Calculating arrival…
Travel modes
Beaufort → Lona
🚗
Car
1023.1 km
11 hrs 7 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1023.1 km
~15 hrs 44 min
65 km/h avg
🧭 Google
Navigate now
Lona
Opens in new tab
✈ Drive + Fly
Drive + Flight
1,043 km flight
~8 hrs 22 min
🚗 183 km to George Airport
✈ GRJ → CPT → HLA (2 hrs 5 min)
🚗 39 km from Lanseria International
↑ 2 hrs 45 min faster than driving · Search →
Places along your journey

Places from Beaufort to Lona

Fuel stops, restaurants, shops and services along or near your route.

41 places Submit a place
› › › ›
🏬
Shopping malls 1.8 km

Ga-Rankuwa City Shopping Center

Mangope Road, Ga-Rankuwa, 0221
View details → Ga-Rankuwa
🛒
Supermarkets 1.8 km

Shoprite

Ga-Rankuwa, 0208, Gauteng
View details → Ga-Rankuwa
🏫
University 2.8 km

Tshwane University of Technology: Ga-Rankuwa Campus

9125 Zone 2 Botsi Street, Ga-Rankuwa, 0208
View details → Ga-Rankuwa
🏫
University 2.9 km

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Molotlegi Road, Ga-Rankuwa, 0208
View details → Ga-Rankuwa
🏫
University 3.0 km

North-West Hotel School: Ga-Rankuwa Campus

Zone 2 Sedumedi Street, Ga-Rankuwa, 0208
View details → Ga-Rankuwa
🛒
Supermarkets 3.0 km

Usave

Ga-Rankuwa, 0208, Gauteng
View details → Ga-Rankuwa
⛽
Fuel stations 3.0 km

Shell

0208, Gauteng
View details →
🏫
Schools & education 3.2 km

Tsela Tshweu Primary School

287 Pelo Street, Ga-Rankuwa, 0208
View details → Ga-Rankuwa
🏬
Shopping malls 3.5 km

Zone 1 Shopping Center

Pilane Street, Ga-Rankuwa, 0208
View details → Ga-Rankuwa
🛒
Convenience store 3.7 km

Bonjour

Lucas Mangope Road, Ga-Rankuwa, 0208
View details → Ga-Rankuwa
🏫
Schools & education 4.0 km

Lekgalong Primary School

Rapodile Street, Ga-Rankuwa, 0208
View details → Ga-Rankuwa
🏫
Schools & education 4.4 km

Sjambok Primary School

M20 Road Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria, 0200
View details → Pretoria
🛒
Supermarkets 4.6 km

Mofago Spar

701 Pilane Street, Ga-Rankuwa, 0208
View details → Ga-Rankuwa
🏫
Schools & education 6.5 km

Morekolodi Primary School

Stand 2396 RC Mission, Mmakau, 0194
View details → Mmakau
🏫
Schools & education 6.6 km

Tsogo Secondary School

Stand 2396 R C Mission, Mmakau, 0194
View details → Mmakau
🏨 Accommodation in Beaufort 🏨 Accommodation in Lona 📍 All places in Beaufort 📍 All places in Lona
🔍 Search accommodation along this route Search Booking.com →
Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake Hotel Around halfway

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 500 km from start
"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"
A
B 500 km from start
Hotel
City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein Hotel Around halfway

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 500 km from start
"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"
A
B 500 km from start
Hotel
54 on Bath Hotel Approaching Lona

54 on Bath

54 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng 865 km from start
"54 on Bath is a smaller, more polished hotel in Rosebank, and it feels quite dif…"
A
B 865 km from start
Hotel
Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers Hotel Approaching Lona

Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers

Corner Corlette Drive and Rudd Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196 865 km from start
"Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers is a well-placed hotel for travellers who wa…"
A
B 865 km from start
Hotel
Protea Hotel Pretoria Loftus Park Hotel Near Lona

Protea Hotel Pretoria Loftus Park

416 Kirkness Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0007 916 km from start
"Protea Hotel Pretoria Loftus Park is a modern city hotel in Arcadia, Pretoria, a…"
A
B 916 km from start
Hotel
Southern Sun Pretoria Hotel Near Lona

Southern Sun Pretoria

Corner of Steve Biko and Stanza Bopape, Arcadia, Pretoria, Gauteng 916 km from start
"Southern Sun Pretoria is a large, established hotel in Arcadia that works well f…"
A
B 916 km from start
Hotel
StayEasy Pretoria Hotel Near Lona

StayEasy Pretoria

Corner of Lilian Ngoyi (previously Van der Walt) & Andries Streets, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, Gauteng 914 km from start
"StayEasy Pretoria is a practical budget-friendly hotel for travellers who want a…"
A
B 914 km from start
Hotel
Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning
Route map

Live map

Start, destination and route line.

1023.1 km 668 min
Start Beaufort
Finish Lona
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Directions from Beaufort to Lona via M1
    Metro arterial route M1
  2. Directions from Beaufort to Lona via R566
    Provincial road route R566
  3. Head on Voortrekker Street
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Donkin Street
    1.1 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  6. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  7. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  10. Continue straight
    29.1 km
  11. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    34.3 km
  12. Continue straight onto Kgosi Mampuru Street
    0.4 km
  13. Turn left onto Nana Sita Street
    0.7 km
  14. Turn right onto Es'kia Mphahlele Drive
    5.0 km
  15. Turn left towards Soshanguve
    13.3 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R566
    0.6 km
  17. Turn left onto Rosslyn Drive
    6.0 km
  18. Turn right onto Molotlegi Road
    2.2 km
  19. Continue straight onto Molotlegi Road
    3.9 km
  20. Turn right onto Lucas Mangope Road
    0.2 km
  21. Turn left onto Makapan Road
    1.2 km
  22. Turn right onto Dr. Monnakgotla Street
    1.2 km
  23. Turn left onto Mmutlane Street
    0.2 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R426.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Lona → Beaufort Beaufort to Johannesburg Beaufort to Pretoria Beaufort to Cape Town Beaufort to Durban Johannesburg to Lona Pretoria to Lona Cape Town to Lona
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
512.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 34 min • 5 hrs 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
73.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
170.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
55.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lona
06:49 – 17:24
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:06
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 34 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 2 min
SunriseDawn break
06:49
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,276.57
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R20.46
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R204.62
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,501.65
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Beaufort Start: Voortrekker Street -32.35361, 22.58056
Midpoint
512.2 km
Total: 1023.1 km
Midpoint 512.2 km
1023.1 km 668 min
Destination Lona End: Mmutlane Street -25.59222, 28.01000

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1023.1 km
Return-cycle span 2046.2 km
Traversal time 668 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 512.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.35361, 22.58056
Midpoint -29.33670, 26.15422
End -25.59222, 28.01000
Route support

Route FAQ

Tap a question to expand the answer and keep the section compact while browsing the route page.

Questions 9
How far is Beaufort from Lona? +
Beaufort is about 1023.1 km from Lona by road.
How long does it take from Beaufort to Lona? +
The drive usually takes about 668 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Beaufort to Lona 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 Lona? +
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 Lona? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,058.89 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,067.00 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,056.68 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,155.39 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Beaufort to Lona? +
Yes. There are 15 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
Editorial

From the editorial desk

Fresh route reads, destination ideas and planning guides from the Distance24 editorial blog.

Open blog
Route support

Something wrong?

Report wrong directions, map issues, spelling mistakes, toll problems or anything else on this route for admin review.

Distance Directions Map Tolls Place issue Spelling
Your report is sent together with the current route page and route names so it is easier to review and fix.

Legal and trust information

Access pages for Distance24.co.za and Fuel Prices, including privacy, terms, disclaimers, contact details and editorial standards.

Open Trust Centre
Privacy Policy Data, cookies and privacy requests → Terms of Use Rules, responsibilities and usage terms → Disclaimer Important estimate and route limitations → Contact Support, privacy, editorial and ads →
Explore 🚕 Taxi Fares Community-verified taxi routes & fares across South Africa → 🤝 Community Contributors, badges, and the people building this database → ⚽ PSL Travels and Distance Premier Soccer League — stadiums, travel & match-day info → 🚧 Toll Gates SA Toll Point Data →
Trust Centre About Privacy Policy Terms of Use Disclaimer PAIA Manual Contact Advertising Disclosure Editorial Policy Cookies Corrections

© 2026 Distance24.co.za. All rights reserved.

Distance24.co.za combines Leaflet, OpenStreetMap, Nominatim, Geoapify, OSRM, OpenRouteService and MET Norway to power map display, place search, route planning, distance calculations and weather information.