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Distance from Transvaal to Beaufort

Transvaal to Beaufort is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 497.3 km in roughly 5 hrs 52 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Transvaal → Beaufort
Road distance
497.3 km
309.0 mi • 268.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
458.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 52 min
Return: 11 hrs 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 52 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R832.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R836.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R927.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R934.87
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,098.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,103.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,223.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,233.51
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,445.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,452.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,609.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,623.04
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Beaufort
13.7°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
13.4°C
Day range High / low
H 27° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
12%
Wind 10m wind speed
7 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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497.3 km 5 hrs 52 min
Start Transvaal
Finish Beaufort
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Transvaal
    2.6 km
  2. Continue straight onto Phakamile Mabija Street
    2.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  4. Continue straight onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  6. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  7. Turn right onto Bishops
    0.8 km
  8. Continue straight onto Memorial Street
    3.1 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Memorial Street
    1.1 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    409.8 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right towards N1
    73.5 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Donkin Street
    1.1 km
  16. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    0.3 km
  17. 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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
249.0 km
Northern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 56 min • 2 hrs 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Transvaal → Beaufort
Northern Cape to Western Cape
Start area Origin
Transvaal, Northern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Beaufort, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Transvaal → Beaufort
Transvaal Origin postcode
Not available
Beaufort Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Northern Cape to Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
124.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
204.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
258.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Beaufort → Transvaal
Transvaal ↔ Beaufort
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Transvaal to Pretoria Related trip
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Transvaal to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Transvaal -28.69137, 24.77837
Midpoint
249.0 km
Total: 497.3 km
Midpoint 249.0 km
497.3 km 5 hrs 52 min
Destination Beaufort -32.35361, 22.58056

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 497.3 km
Return-cycle span 994.6 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 52 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 249.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.69137, 24.77837
Midpoint -30.51078, 23.52092
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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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Transvaal from Beaufort? +
Transvaal is about 497.3 km from Beaufort by road.
How long does it take from Transvaal to Beaufort? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Transvaal to Beaufort in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Transvaal 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 Transvaal to Beaufort? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R832.47 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R836.41 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R927.35 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R934.87 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Transvaal 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

Bishops
From Transvaal To Beaufort
: Beaufort
From Transvaal To Beaufort
: Cape Town
From Transvaal To Beaufort

Route Locations

Start area
Transvaal, Northern 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

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: 124.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 204.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 258.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 220.9 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 354.4 km

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