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Distance from Cape Town N2 N2 to Beaufort

Cape Town N2 N2 to Beaufort is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 271.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 33 min.

N Cape Town N2 N2 → Beaufort
Road distance
271.4 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
185.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.47×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 33 min
End point
Voortrekker Street
Return: 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
213 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R454.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R456.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R506.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R510.18
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R599.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R602.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R667.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R673.16
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R788.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R792.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R878.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R885.74
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
354° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
174° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0097, 22.7774
End coords Destination point
-32.3536, 22.5806
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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271.4 km 3 hrs 33 min
Start Cape Town N2 N2
Finish Beaufort
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    9.2 km
  2. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  3. Continue straight
    5.8 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  5. Continue
    3.4 km
  6. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    0.5 km
  9. Continue straight onto Knysna Street
    5.1 km
  10. Continue straight onto Courtenay Street
    1.4 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Davidson Road
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Davidson Road
    1.1 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    1.5 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    21.9 km
  17. Turn left
    32.0 km
  18. Turn right onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  19. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  20. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Springbok Road
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn right
    172.5 km
  24. Continue right towards N1
    6.7 km
  25. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.3 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N1
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.
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
135.8 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 46 min • 1 hr 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.5 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
45.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Beaufort
07:02 – 17:50
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 min
SunriseDawn break
07:02
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,134.39
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.43
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R54.28
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,194.10
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (30)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town N2 N2 -34.00975, 22.77736
Midpoint
135.8 km
Total: 271.4 km
Midpoint 135.8 km
271.4 km 3 hrs 33 min
Destination Beaufort End: Voortrekker Street -32.35361, 22.58056

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 271.4 km
Return-cycle span 542.8 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 33 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 9.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 135.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.00975, 22.77736
Midpoint -33.41685, 22.54939
End -32.35361, 22.58056
Destination services

Available in Beaufort

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Beaufort
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Beaufort
3
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town N2 N2 from Beaufort? +
Cape Town N2 N2 is about 271.4 km from Beaufort by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town N2 N2 to Beaufort? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town N2 N2 to Beaufort in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town N2 N2 to Beaufort? +
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 Cape Town N2 N2 to Beaufort? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R454.30 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R456.45 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R506.08 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R510.18 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town N2 N2 to Beaufort? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

: George
From Cape Town N2 N2 To Beaufort
: Oudtshoorn
From Cape Town N2 N2 To Beaufort
Uniondale
From Cape Town N2 N2 To Beaufort
: Beaufort
From Cape Town N2 N2 To Beaufort

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town N2 N2, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Beaufort, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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