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Distance from Athlone to Beaufort

Athlone to Beaufort is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 463.4 km in roughly 5 hrs 15 min.

N Athlone → Beaufort
Road distance
463.4 km
288.0 mi • 250.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
419.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 15 min
Return: 10 hrs 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 15 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 45 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R775.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R779.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R864.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R871.23
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,023.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,028.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,140.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,149.54
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,346.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,353.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,500.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,512.55
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Beaufort
11.1°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
9.5°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
3%
Wind 10m wind speed
1 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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463.4 km 5 hrs 15 min
Start Athlone
Finish Beaufort
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Dunbar Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Longden Avenue
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn left onto Aden Avenue
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Beverley Street
    0.1 km
  6. Continue straight onto George Road
    0.1 km
  7. Turn left onto Klipfontein Road
    2.0 km
  8. Turn right towards M5
    0.1 km
  9. Take the ramp straight towards M5: Milnerton
    0.3 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Kromboom Parkway towards M5: Milnerton
    0.2 km
  11. Continue straight onto Black River Parkway
    3.1 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Paarl
    1.3 km
  13. Merge slight right
    455.4 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

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
231.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 37 min • 2 hrs 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Athlone → Beaufort
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Athlone
Destination area Arrival
Beaufort, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Athlone → Beaufort
Athlone 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
91.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
224.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
170.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Beaufort → Athlone
Athlone ↔ Beaufort
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Athlone to Pretoria Related trip
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Athlone to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Athlone -33.96667, 18.50500
Midpoint
231.5 km
Total: 463.4 km
Midpoint 231.5 km
463.4 km 5 hrs 15 min
Destination Beaufort -32.35361, 22.58056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 463.4 km
Return-cycle span 926.9 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 15 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 231.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96667, 18.50500
Midpoint -33.23139, 20.52907
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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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Athlone from Beaufort? +
Athlone is about 463.4 km from Beaufort by road.
How long does it take from Athlone to Beaufort? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Athlone to Beaufort in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Athlone 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 Athlone to Beaufort? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R775.80 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R779.47 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R864.22 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R871.23 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Athlone to Beaufort? +
Yes. There are 4 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Pinelands
From Athlone To Beaufort
Milnerton
From Athlone To Beaufort
Kromboom Parkway
From Athlone To Beaufort
Black River Parkway
From Athlone To Beaufort
: Paarl
From Athlone To Beaufort

Route Locations

Start area
Athlone
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: 91.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 224.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 170.4 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 363.8 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 370.8 km

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