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Distance from Derby to Beaufort

Derby to Beaufort is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 924.3 km in roughly 11 hrs 9 min.

N Derby → Beaufort
Road distance
924.3 km
574.3 mi • 499.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
837.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 8 min
Return: 22 hrs 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
668 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,547.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,554.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,723.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,737.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,041.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,051.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,274.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,292.70
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,686.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,698.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,992.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,016.71
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Beaufort
17.2°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
17.0°C
Day range High / low
H 25° • L 11°
Rain chance Today's probability
55%
Wind 10m wind speed
5 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

924.3 km 669 min
Start Derby
Finish Beaufort
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Roberts Street
    0.5 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Boundary Road
    121.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Ian Street
    0.4 km
  4. Continue straight onto Leemhuis Street
    2.6 km
  5. Turn right onto Joe Slovo Road
    7.7 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    299.4 km
  8. Turn left onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  9. Continue straight onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  10. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  11. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  12. Turn right onto Bishops
    0.8 km
  13. Continue straight onto Memorial Street
    3.1 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Memorial Street
    1.1 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    409.8 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right towards N1
    73.5 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Donkin Street
    1.1 km
  21. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    0.3 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
462.8 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
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Derby → Beaufort
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Derby
Destination area Arrival
Beaufort, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Derby → Beaufort
Derby Origin postcode
Not available
Beaufort Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
551.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
631.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
647.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Beaufort → Derby
Derby ↔ Beaufort
Derby to Johannesburg Related trip
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Derby to Pretoria Related trip
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Derby to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Derby -25.90833, 27.04111
Midpoint
462.8 km
Total: 924.3 km
Midpoint 462.8 km
924.3 km 669 min
Destination Beaufort -32.35361, 22.58056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 924.3 km
Return-cycle span 1848.6 km
Traversal time 669 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 462.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.90833, 27.04111
Midpoint -28.96920, 24.65495
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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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Derby from Beaufort? +
Derby is about 924.3 km from Beaufort by road.
How long does it take from Derby to Beaufort? +
The drive usually takes about 669 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Derby to Beaufort 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 Derby 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 Derby to Beaufort? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,547.29 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,554.61 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,723.65 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,737.62 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Derby to Beaufort? +
No tollgates are 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Derby
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

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 Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 551.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 631.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 647.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 685.7 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 762.8 km

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