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Distance from Lambton to Beaufort

N Lambton → Beaufort
Road distance
947.6 km
Highway dominant · N12 / N17
Lambton to Beaufort is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 947.6 km in roughly 10 hrs 4 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
869.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 4 min
Start point
5th Avenue
End point
Voortrekker Street
Return: 20 hrs 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
604 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
94.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,853.07
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,855.12
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,845.57
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,910.38
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,445.02
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,447.72
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,435.12
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,520.64
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,217.14
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,220.69
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,204.11
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,316.63
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
217° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
37° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2432, 28.1801
End coords Destination point
-32.3536, 22.5806
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 9 °C Lambton Clear Sky View Forecast → 11 °C Beaufort Light Rain View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Lambton → Beaufort
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Car
947.6 km
10 hrs 4 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
947.6 km
~14 hrs 34 min
65 km/h avg
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947.6 km 605 min
Start Lambton
Finish Beaufort
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Lambton to Beaufort via N17 and N12
    National highway route N17N12
  2. Head on 5th Avenue
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Webber Road
    0.6 km
  4. Turn left onto 1st Avenue
    1.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Russel Road
    0.1 km
  6. Continue straight onto Wits Rifles Road
    0.8 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards N17: Johannesburg
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right
    3.9 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12
    0.5 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    22.3 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto Donkin Street
    1.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    0.3 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 20
Known total R528.50
Main toll road N17
This route includes 20 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N17. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Beaufort → Lambton Lambton to Johannesburg Lambton to Pretoria Lambton to Cape Town Lambton to Durban Johannesburg to Beaufort Pretoria to Beaufort Cape Town to Beaufort
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
474.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 2 min • 5 hrs 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
68.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
157.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
51.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Beaufort
07:22 – 17:32
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:27
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 9 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:22
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,961.01
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R18.95
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R189.52
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,169.48
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Lambton Start: 5th Avenue -26.24321, 28.18007
Midpoint
474.3 km
Total: 947.6 km
Midpoint 474.3 km
947.6 km 605 min
Destination Beaufort End: Voortrekker Street -32.35361, 22.58056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 947.6 km
Return-cycle span 1895.2 km
Traversal time 605 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 1.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 474.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.24321, 28.18007
Midpoint -29.64456, 25.99526
End -32.35361, 22.58056
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Questions 9
How far is Lambton from Beaufort? +
Lambton is about 947.6 km from Beaufort by road.
How long does it take from Lambton to Beaufort? +
The drive usually takes about 605 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Lambton 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 Lambton 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 Lambton to Beaufort? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,853.07 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,855.12 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,845.57 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,910.38 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Lambton to Beaufort? +
Yes. There are 20 tollgates 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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