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Distance from Kimberley N1 to Beaufort

Kimberley N1 to Beaufort is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 491.4 km in roughly 5 hrs 47 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Kimberley N1 → Beaufort
Road distance
491.4 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
453.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 47 min
Start point
Market Street
End point
Voortrekker Street
Return: 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
347 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R822.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R826.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R916.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R923.70
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,085.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,090.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,208.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,218.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,427.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,434.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,590.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,603.65
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
207° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
27° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.7383, 24.7642
End coords Destination point
-32.3536, 22.5806
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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491.4 km 5 hrs 47 min
Start Kimberley N1
Finish Beaufort
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Market Street
    0.1 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Market Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Phakamile Mabija Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn slight left onto Sydney Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  7. Turn right onto Bishops
    0.8 km
  8. Continue straight onto Memorial Street
    3.1 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Memorial Street
    1.1 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    409.8 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right towards N1
    73.5 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Donkin Street
    1.1 km
  16. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    0.3 km
  17. 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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Halfway point
246.0 km
Northern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 53 min • 2 hrs 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
81.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
92.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Beaufort
07:02 – 17:50
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:02
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,053.85
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.83
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R98.27
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,161.95
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kimberley N1 Start: Market Street -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint
246.0 km
Total: 491.4 km
Midpoint 246.0 km
491.4 km 5 hrs 47 min
Destination Beaufort End: Voortrekker Street -32.35361, 22.58056

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 491.4 km
Return-cycle span 982.7 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 246.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint -30.53753, 23.51979
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 Kimberley N1 from Beaufort? +
Kimberley N1 is about 491.4 km from Beaufort by road.
How long does it take from Kimberley N1 to Beaufort? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kimberley N1 to Beaufort in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kimberley N1 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 Kimberley N1 to Beaufort? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R822.52 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R826.41 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R916.27 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R923.70 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kimberley N1 to Beaufort? +
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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Bishops
From Kimberley N1 To Beaufort
: Beaufort
From Kimberley N1 To Beaufort
: Cape Town
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Route Locations

Start area
Kimberley N1, Northern 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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About 142.8 km Difference: 348.5 km

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