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Distance from Potchefstroom to Beaufort

Potchefstroom to Beaufort is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 849.6 km in roughly 9 hrs 56 min.

N Potchefstroom → Beaufort
Road distance
849.6 km
527.9 mi • 458.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
764.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 56 min
Return: 19 hrs 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 hrs 56 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,422.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,428.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,584.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,597.16
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,876.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,885.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,090.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,107.36
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,469.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,480.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,750.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,772.85
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
9 hrs 56 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
10 hrs 11 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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849.6 km 9 hrs 56 min
Start Potchefstroom
Finish Beaufort
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  1. Start your journey
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  2. Turn left
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  3. Turn right onto Luke Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Retief Street
    0.4 km
  5. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.8 km
  6. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    56.3 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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  8. Continue
    299.4 km
  9. Turn left onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  10. Continue straight onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  11. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  12. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  13. Turn right onto Bishops
    0.8 km
  14. Continue straight onto Memorial Street
    3.1 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Memorial Street
    1.1 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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  18. Continue
    409.8 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right towards N1
    73.5 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  21. Continue onto Donkin Street
    1.1 km
  22. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    0.3 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
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Tolls on this route

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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.
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
425.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 58 min • 4 hrs 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Potchefstroom → Beaufort
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Potchefstroom
Destination area Arrival
Beaufort, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Potchefstroom → Beaufort
Potchefstroom 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
477.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
556.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
573.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Beaufort → Potchefstroom
Potchefstroom ↔ Beaufort
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Origin Potchefstroom -26.70778, 27.09583
Midpoint
425.3 km
Total: 849.6 km
Midpoint 425.3 km
849.6 km 9 hrs 56 min
Destination Beaufort -32.35361, 22.58056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 849.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,699.2 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 56 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 425.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.70778, 27.09583
Midpoint -29.27020, 24.48416
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 Potchefstroom from Beaufort? +
Potchefstroom is about 849.6 km from Beaufort by road.
How long does it take from Potchefstroom to Beaufort? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom to Beaufort? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,422.21 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,428.94 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,584.31 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,597.16 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Potchefstroom 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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Towns along the route

Bishops
From Potchefstroom To Beaufort
: Beaufort
From Potchefstroom To Beaufort
: Cape Town
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Route Locations

Start area
Potchefstroom
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: 477.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 556.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 573.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 611.0 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 688.1 km

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