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Distance from Beitbridge to Messina

N Beitbridge → Messina
Road distance
20.5 km
Provincial mix · R572
Beitbridge to Messina is a short everyday drive, covering about 20.5 km in roughly 21 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
16.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
21 min
End point
Maseri Avenue
Return: 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
21 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
56.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R41.19
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R41.35
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R41.15
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R43.12
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R54.35
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R54.56
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R54.29
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R56.90
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R71.51
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R71.79
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R71.43
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R74.86
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
168° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
348° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-22.1986, 29.9918
End coords Destination point
-22.3454, 30.0269
Taxi Transport options
Metered taxi fare
R216 – R338
Beitbridge → Messina
Route class Operational trip category
App-based ride
Operator type Service format
Uber · Bolt · inDrive
Weather 21 °C Beitbridge Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 21 °C Messina Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Beitbridge → Messina
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Car
20.5 km
21 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
20.5 km
~20 min
61 km/h avg
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20.5 km 21 min
Start Beitbridge
Finish Messina
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  1. Directions from Beitbridge to Messina via R572
    Provincial road route R572
  2. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left
    0.3 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  5. Continue
    0.2 km
  6. Turn right onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    1.4 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.9 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.3 km
  11. Continue straight
    11.5 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R572: Old National Road
    0.7 km
  13. Turn left
    0.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto Old National Road
    2.6 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Old National Road
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Old National Road
    0.1 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Old National Road
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Old National Road
    0.2 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harper Road
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto Harper Road
    0.4 km
  21. Continue onto Harper Road
    1.1 km
  22. Turn right onto Maseri Avenue
    0.3 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
10.3 km
Matabeleland South to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 min • 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Matabeleland South to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
3.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Messina
06:36 – 17:23
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:59
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 11 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R85.56
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.41
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R4.09
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R90.06
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (31)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Beitbridge -22.19862, 29.99175
Midpoint
10.3 km
Total: 20.5 km
Midpoint 10.3 km
20.5 km 21 min
Destination Messina End: Maseri Avenue -22.34535, 30.02685

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Matabeleland South to Limpopo
One-way road span 20.5 km
Return-cycle span 40.9 km
Traversal time 21 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 107.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 10.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -22.19862, 29.99175
Midpoint -22.28208, 30.00084
End -22.34535, 30.02685
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How far is Beitbridge from Messina? +
Beitbridge is about 20.5 km from Messina by road.
How long does it take from Beitbridge to Messina? +
The drive usually takes about 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Beitbridge to Messina in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Beitbridge to Messina? +
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 Beitbridge to Messina? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R41.19 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R41.35 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R41.15 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R43.12 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Beitbridge to Messina? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. 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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