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Distance from Beaufort to Athlone

Beaufort to Athlone is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 464.0 km in roughly 5 hrs 16 min.

N Beaufort → Athlone
Road distance
464.0 km
288.3 mi • 250.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
419.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 16 min
Return: 10 hrs 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 16 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R776.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R780.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R865.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R872.35
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,024.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,029.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,141.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,151.02
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,348.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,354.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,502.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,514.50
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Athlone
15.1°C
Slight rain showers
Feels like Perceived temperature
11.4°C
Day range High / low
H 16° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
100%
Wind 10m wind speed
34 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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464.0 km 5 hrs 16 min
Start Beaufort
Finish Athlone
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Start point
Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Voortrekker Street
    0.3 km
  2. Turn right onto Donkin Street
    386.8 km
  3. Continue straight
    68.9 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  6. Go straight onto Koeberg Road
    0.1 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg
    3.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Kromboom Parkway
    1.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M18: Klipfontein Road (East)
    0.5 km
  10. Turn right onto Klipfontein Road
    1.1 km
  11. Turn right onto Jan Smuts Drive
    0.2 km
  12. Turn right onto Aden Avenue
    0.3 km
  13. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.4 km
  14. Turn left onto Longden Avenue
    0.0 km
  15. Turn right onto Dunbar Street
    0.0 km
  16. 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.
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
231.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 38 min • 2 hrs 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Beaufort → Athlone
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Beaufort, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Athlone
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Beaufort → Athlone
Beaufort Origin postcode
Not available
Athlone 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
91.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
225.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
171.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Athlone → Beaufort
Beaufort ↔ Athlone
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Beaufort -32.35361, 22.58056
Midpoint
231.8 km
Total: 464.0 km
Midpoint 231.8 km
464.0 km 5 hrs 16 min
Destination Athlone -33.96667, 18.50500

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 464.0 km
Return-cycle span 928.1 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 16 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 231.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.35361, 22.58056
Midpoint -33.23168, 20.52602
End -33.96667, 18.50500
Destination services

Available in Athlone

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Athlone
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Athlone
5
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Athlone
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Athlone
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Athlone
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Athlone
1
  • Clicks
    1 Koeberg Road, Brooklyn, Cape Town, 7405
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Athlone
4
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Questions 9
How far is Beaufort from Athlone? +
Beaufort is about 464.0 km from Athlone by road.
How long does it take from Beaufort to Athlone? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Beaufort to Athlone in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Beaufort to Athlone? +
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 Beaufort to Athlone? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R776.80 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R780.47 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R865.33 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R872.35 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Beaufort to Athlone? +
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Beaufort, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Athlone
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: 91.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 225.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 171.0 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 364.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 187.6 km

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