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Distance from Messina to Beitbridge

N Messina → Beitbridge
Road distance
20.9 km
Highway dominant · N1
Messina to Beitbridge is a short everyday drive, covering about 20.9 km in roughly 22 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
16.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
22 min
Start point
Maseri Avenue
Return: 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
22 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
56.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R42.03
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R42.19
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R41.98
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R44.00
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R55.46
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R55.67
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R55.40
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R58.05
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R72.97
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R73.25
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R72.89
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R76.39
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
348° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
168° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-22.3454, 30.0269
End coords Destination point
-22.1986, 29.9918
Taxi Transport options
Metered taxi fare
R220 – R345
Messina → Beitbridge
Route class Operational trip category
App-based ride
Operator type Service format
Uber · Bolt · inDrive
Weather 22 °C Messina Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 22 °C Beitbridge Cloudy View Forecast →
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Messina → Beitbridge
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Car
20.9 km
22 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
20.9 km
~20 min
61 km/h avg
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20.9 km 22 min
Start Messina
Finish Beitbridge
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Messina to Beitbridge via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Head on Maseri Avenue
    0.3 km
  3. Turn left onto Harper Road
    1.1 km
  4. Continue onto Harper Road
    0.4 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Old National Road
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Old National Road
    0.2 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Old National Road
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Old National Road
    0.1 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Old National Road
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Old National Road
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight onto Old National road
    1.2 km
  12. Continue straight onto Old National Road
    0.8 km
  13. Take the ramp right towards N1: Musina
    0.4 km
  14. Turn sharp right
    11.1 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork
    1.1 km
  16. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.3 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.9 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    1.4 km
  21. Turn left
    0.2 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  23. Continue
    0.3 km
  24. Turn right
    0.1 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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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
Routes ↩ Beitbridge → Messina Messina to Johannesburg Messina to Pretoria Messina to Cape Town Messina to Durban Johannesburg to Beitbridge Pretoria to Beitbridge Cape Town to Beitbridge
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
10.5 km
Limpopo to Matabeleland South
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
11 min • 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to Matabeleland South
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
3.5 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
80%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Beitbridge
06:36 – 17:23
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:59
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 2 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R87.30
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.42
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R4.18
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R91.89
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (32)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Messina Start: Maseri Avenue -22.34535, 30.02685
Midpoint
10.5 km
Total: 20.9 km
Midpoint 10.5 km
20.9 km 22 min
Destination Beitbridge -22.19862, 29.99175

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to Matabeleland South
One-way road span 20.9 km
Return-cycle span 41.8 km
Traversal time 22 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 114.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 10.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -22.34535, 30.02685
Midpoint -22.28401, 30.00151
End -22.19862, 29.99175
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Questions 8
How far is Messina from Beitbridge? +
Messina is about 20.9 km from Beitbridge by road.
How long does it take from Messina to Beitbridge? +
The drive usually takes about 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Messina to Beitbridge in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Messina to Beitbridge? +
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 Messina to Beitbridge? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R42.03 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R42.19 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R41.98 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R44.00 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Messina to Beitbridge? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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