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Distance from Sofia Lane to Beatrice

N Sofia Lane → Beatrice
Road distance
550.0 km
N1 R21
Sofia Lane to Beatrice is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 550.0 km in roughly 7 hrs 22 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
454.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
38
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 22 min
Start point
Sofia Lane
Return: 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
442 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,050.16
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,054.51
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,279.04
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,286.96
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,385.63
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,391.37
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,687.62
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,698.07
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,823.19
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,830.75
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,220.55
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,234.30
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
26° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
206° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2651, 28.3907
End coords Destination point
-22.5859, 30.3391
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 13 °C Sofia Lane Fair Forecast → 17 °C Beatrice Clear Sky Forecast →
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Travel modes
Sofia Lane → Beatrice
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Car
550.0 km
7 hrs 22 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
550.0 km
~8 hrs 27 min
65 km/h avg
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550 km
~1 hr 6 min
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550.0 km 7 hrs 22 min
Start Sofia Lane
Finish Beatrice
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Sofia Lane
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Ottawa Lane
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left onto San Salvador Road
    0.2 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right
    0.0 km
  6. Turn left
    0.3 km
  7. Turn left onto Prince George Avenue
    5.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    0.5 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Main Reef Road
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Main Reef Road
    5.2 km
  11. Continue straight onto Ampthill Avenue
    1.3 km
  12. Turn right onto Bunyan Street
    1.8 km
  13. Continue straight onto Great North Road
    5.1 km
  14. Turn right onto High Road
    8.9 km
  15. Take the ramp sharp right towards R21: Pretoria
    0.8 km
  16. Merge slight right onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway towards Tembisa
    25.6 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Polokwane
    0.3 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Polokwane
    1.5 km
  19. Merge slight right
    153.1 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork
    220.6 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  22. Continue
    5.0 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    10.8 km
  25. Turn slight left
    2.0 km
  26. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  27. Continue straight
    41.1 km
  28. Turn right
    44.9 km
  29. Turn right
    0.0 km
  30. Turn right
    1.3 km
  31. Turn left
    3.9 km
  32. Turn right
    1.9 km
  33. Turn right
    0.0 km
  34. Turn left
    1.1 km
  35. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.7 km
  36. Turn right
    4.2 km
  37. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.4 km
  38. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 34
Known total R1,132.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 34 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 7 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.922, 28.262
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.953, 28.257
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.997, 28.250
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.043, 28.275
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.852, 28.251
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Beatrice → Sofia Lane Sofia Lane to Johannesburg Sofia Lane to Pretoria Sofia Lane to Cape Town Sofia Lane to Durban Johannesburg to Beatrice Pretoria to Beatrice Cape Town to Beatrice
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
275.6 km
Gauteng to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 41 min • 3 hrs 41 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
39.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
91.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Beatrice
06:24 – 17:24
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
20 min
SunriseDawn break
06:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,298.93
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.00
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R110.00
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,419.92
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (26)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sofia Lane Start: Sofia Lane -26.26506, 28.39069
Midpoint
275.6 km
Total: 550.0 km
Midpoint 275.6 km
550.0 km 7 hrs 22 min
Destination Beatrice -22.58588, 30.33911

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Limpopo
One-way road span 550.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,100.0 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 22 min
Maneuver count 38
Maneuver density 6.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 275.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.26506, 28.39069
Midpoint -24.16205, 29.09948
End -22.58588, 30.33911
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Questions 9
How far is Sofia Lane from Beatrice? +
Sofia Lane is about 550.0 km from Beatrice by road.
How long does it take from Sofia Lane to Beatrice? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sofia Lane to Beatrice in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Sofia Lane to Beatrice? +
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 Sofia Lane to Beatrice? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,050.16 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,054.51 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,279.04 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,286.96 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sofia Lane to Beatrice? +
Yes. There are 34 tollgates 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

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From Sofia Lane To Beatrice
: Pretoria
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Tembisa
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Birchleigh
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From Sofia Lane To Beatrice
: Polokwane
From Sofia Lane To Beatrice
Johannesburg
From Sofia Lane To Beatrice
Krugersdorp
From Sofia Lane To Beatrice

Route Locations

Start area
Sofia Lane, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Beatrice, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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