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Distance from St Albans to Beaufort

N St Albans → Beaufort
Road distance
457.9 km
N1 N2 R62
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
311.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.47×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 44 min
Start point
Saint Albans Link Road
End point
Voortrekker Street
Return: 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
344 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R874.31
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R877.94
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,064.86
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,071.46
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,153.60
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,158.39
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,405.03
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,413.73
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,517.90
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,524.19
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,848.72
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,860.17
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
303° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
123° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9166, 25.3529
End coords Destination point
-32.3536, 22.5806
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
St Albans to Beaufort is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 457.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 44 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
St Albans → Beaufort
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Car
457.9 km
5 hrs 44 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
457.9 km
~7 hrs 2 min
65 km/h avg
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✈ Estimate
Flight
458 km
↑ 2 hrs 49 min faster
Flight time
54 min
With airport
~2 hrs 54 min
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457.9 km 5 hrs 44 min
Start St Albans
Finish Beaufort
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Saint Albans Link Road
    0.7 km
  2. Turn left onto Cape Road
    11.6 km
  3. Take the ramp right towards N2: Humansdorp
    0.6 km
  4. Merge slight right onto Great West Way
    64.5 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R62: Kareedouw
    0.5 km
  6. Turn right
    142.6 km
  7. Turn right
    9.8 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    3.1 km
  9. Continue right
    2.7 km
  10. Turn left
    18.8 km
  11. Turn left
    57.2 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    138.9 km
  13. Continue right towards N1
    6.7 km
  14. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.3 km
  15. 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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road
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.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ Beaufort → St Albans St Albans to Johannesburg St Albans to Pretoria St Albans to Cape Town St Albans to Durban Johannesburg to Beaufort Pretoria to Beaufort Cape Town to Beaufort
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Halfway point
228.9 km
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 52 min • 2 hrs 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
33.0 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
76.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Beaufort
07:09 – 17:41
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 32 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 51 min
SunriseDawn break
07:09
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,913.97
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.16
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R91.58
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,014.71
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin St Albans Start: Saint Albans Link Road -33.91659, 25.35287
Midpoint
228.9 km
Total: 457.9 km
Midpoint 228.9 km
457.9 km 5 hrs 44 min
Destination Beaufort End: Voortrekker Street -32.35361, 22.58056

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 457.9 km
Return-cycle span 915.8 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 44 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 228.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.91659, 25.35287
Midpoint -33.66626, 23.12807
End -32.35361, 22.58056
Destination services

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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 St Albans from Beaufort? +
St Albans is about 457.9 km from Beaufort by road.
How long does it take from St Albans to Beaufort? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from St Albans to Beaufort in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from St Albans 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 St Albans to Beaufort? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R874.31 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R877.94 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,064.86 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,071.46 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from St Albans 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. 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

: Humansdorp
From St Albans To Beaufort
Great Way
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: Kareedouw
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: Beaufort
From St Albans To Beaufort

Route Locations

Start area
St Albans, Eastern Cape
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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