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Distance from Sid to Beaufort

N Sid → Beaufort
Road distance
521.8 km
Highway dominant · N1
Sid to Beaufort is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 521.8 km in roughly 7 hrs 1 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
456.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 1 min
End point
Voortrekker Street
Return: 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
421 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R996.27
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,000.40
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,213.41
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,220.92
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,314.52
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,319.98
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,601.02
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,610.94
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,729.64
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,736.81
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,106.61
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,119.65
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
210° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
30° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.8166, 24.9916
End coords Destination point
-32.3536, 22.5806
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 12 °C Sid Clear Sky View Forecast → 12 °C Beaufort Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Sid → Beaufort
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Car
521.8 km
7 hrs 1 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
521.8 km
~8 hrs 1 min
65 km/h avg
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522 km
~1 hr 2 min
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521.8 km 7 hrs 1 min
Start Sid
Finish Beaufort
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Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Sid to Beaufort via N1
National highway N1
  1. Start your journey
    7.0 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    17.3 km
  3. Turn left onto Boshof Road
    2.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Aristotle Avenue
    3.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Regiment Way
    0.7 km
  6. Continue straight onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  7. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  8. Turn right onto Bishops
    0.8 km
  9. Continue straight onto Memorial Street
    3.1 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Memorial Street
    1.1 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    409.8 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right towards N1
    73.5 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Donkin Street
    1.1 km
  17. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    0.3 km
  18. 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 ↩ Beaufort → Sid Sid to Johannesburg Sid to Pretoria Sid to Cape Town Sid to Durban Johannesburg to Beaufort Pretoria to Beaufort Cape Town to Beaufort
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
261.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 30 min • 3 hrs 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
37.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
86.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Beaufort
07:16 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 18 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:16
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,180.96
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.44
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R104.35
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,295.75
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
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 Sid -28.81662, 24.99164
Midpoint
261.2 km
Total: 521.8 km
Midpoint 261.2 km
521.8 km 7 hrs 1 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 521.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,043.5 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 1 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 261.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.81662, 24.99164
Midpoint -30.41548, 23.56700
End -32.35361, 22.58056
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Questions 9
How far is Sid from Beaufort? +
Sid is about 521.8 km from Beaufort by road.
How long does it take from Sid to Beaufort? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 1 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sid to Beaufort in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Sid 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 Sid to Beaufort? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R996.27 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,000.40 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,213.41 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,220.92 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sid 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Regiment Way
From Sid To Beaufort
Bishops
From Sid To Beaufort
: Beaufort
From Sid To Beaufort
: Cape Town
From Sid To Beaufort

Route Locations

Start area
Sid
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

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