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Distance from Beaufort to Plumstead

Beaufort to Plumstead is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 469.5 km in roughly 5 hrs 20 min.

N Beaufort → Plumstead
Road distance
469.5 km
291.7 mi • 253.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
424.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 20 min
Return: 10 hrs 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 20 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R785.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R789.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R875.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R882.59
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,036.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,041.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,155.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,164.53
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,364.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,370.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,519.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,532.27
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 20 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 35 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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469.5 km 5 hrs 20 min
Start Beaufort
Finish Plumstead
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Voortrekker Street
    0.3 km
  2. Turn right onto Donkin Street
    386.8 km
  3. Continue straight
    68.8 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  6. Go straight onto Koeberg Road
    0.1 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg
    3.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Kromboom Parkway
    7.5 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M68: Ottery Road
    0.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards M68: Ottery Road
    0.1 km
  11. Turn right onto Ottery Road
    0.4 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left onto Churchill Road
    0.4 km
  13. Turn right onto Southfield Road
    0.5 km
  14. Turn left onto Stella Road
    0.1 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
234.5 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 40 min • 2 hrs 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Beaufort → Plumstead
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Beaufort, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Plumstead, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Beaufort → Plumstead
Beaufort Origin postcode
Not available
Plumstead Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Same province
97.0 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
369.9 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
376.9 km
Rev Related route set
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Plumstead → Beaufort
Beaufort ↔ Plumstead
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Beaufort -32.35361, 22.58056
Midpoint
234.5 km
Total: 469.5 km
Midpoint 234.5 km
469.5 km 5 hrs 20 min
Destination Plumstead -34.02000, 18.47722

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 469.5 km
Return-cycle span 939.0 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 234.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.35361, 22.58056
Midpoint -33.23508, 20.49700
End -34.02000, 18.47722
Destination services

Available in Plumstead

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Plumstead
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Plumstead
2
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Plumstead
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Plumstead
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Plumstead
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Plumstead
3
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Questions 9
How far is Beaufort from Plumstead? +
Beaufort is about 469.5 km from Plumstead by road.
How long does it take from Beaufort to Plumstead? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Beaufort to Plumstead in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Beaufort to Plumstead? +
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 Plumstead? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R785.91 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R789.63 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R875.49 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R882.59 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Beaufort to Plumstead? +
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. 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

: Maitland
From Beaufort To Plumstead
Muizenberg
From Beaufort To Plumstead
Black River Parkway
From Beaufort To Plumstead
Kromboom Parkway
From Beaufort To Plumstead

Route Locations

Start area
Beaufort, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Plumstead, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Same province
About 372.4 km Difference: 97.0 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 369.9 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 376.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 230.9 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 415.4 km

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