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Distance from Beaufort to Sid

N Beaufort → Sid
Road distance
521.7 km
Highway dominant · N12
Beaufort to Sid is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 521.7 km in roughly 7 hrs 2 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
456.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 2 min
Start point
Voortrekker Street
End point
the fork
Return: 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
422 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R996.12
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,000.25
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,213.22
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,220.73
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,314.32
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,319.77
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,600.78
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,610.69
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,729.37
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,736.54
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,106.28
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,119.33
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
31° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
211° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.3536, 22.5806
End coords Destination point
-28.8166, 24.9916
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 12 °C Beaufort Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 12 °C Sid Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Beaufort → Sid
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Car
521.7 km
7 hrs 2 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
521.7 km
~8 hrs 1 min
65 km/h avg
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522 km
~1 hr 2 min
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521.7 km 7 hrs 2 min
Start Beaufort
Finish Sid
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Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Beaufort to Sid via N12
National highway N12
  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
    71.2 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Johannesburg via Kimberley
    0.5 km
  7. Merge slight right
    409.5 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Memorial Street
    1.1 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Memorial Street
    3.1 km
  12. Continue straight onto Bishops
    0.7 km
  13. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  14. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  15. Continue straight onto Regiment Way
    0.7 km
  16. Continue straight onto Aristotle Avenue
    3.5 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right onto Boshof Road
    2.2 km
  18. Turn right
    17.3 km
  19. Turn right
    2.6 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork
    4.4 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N12
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N12 N12 N12 N12
Routes ↩ Sid → Beaufort Beaufort to Johannesburg Beaufort to Pretoria Beaufort to Cape Town Beaufort to Durban Johannesburg to Sid Pretoria to Sid Cape Town to Sid
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
261.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 31 min • 3 hrs 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
37.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
86.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sid
07:00 – 17:32
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 32 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:00
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,180.62
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.43
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R104.34
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,295.39
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Beaufort Start: Voortrekker Street -32.35361, 22.58056
Midpoint
261.2 km
Total: 521.7 km
Midpoint 261.2 km
521.7 km 7 hrs 2 min
Destination Sid End: the fork -28.81662, 24.99164

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 521.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,043.4 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 2 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 261.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.35361, 22.58056
Midpoint -30.41510, 23.56714
End -28.81662, 24.99164
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Questions 9
How far is Beaufort from Sid? +
Beaufort is about 521.7 km from Sid by road.
How long does it take from Beaufort to Sid? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Beaufort to Sid in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Beaufort to Sid? +
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 Sid? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R996.12 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,000.25 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,213.22 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,220.73 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Beaufort to Sid? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Johannesburg
From Beaufort To Sid
: Johannesburg via Kimberley
From Beaufort To Sid
Bishops
From Beaufort To Sid
Regiment Way
From Beaufort To Sid

Route Locations

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

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