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Distance from Beaufort to Downes Way

Beaufort to Downes Way is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 450.8 km in roughly 5 hrs 6 min.

N Beaufort → Downes Way
Road distance
450.8 km
280.1 mi • 243.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
412.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 6 min
Return: 10 hrs 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 6 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R754.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R758.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R840.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R847.43
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R995.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,000.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,109.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,118.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,310.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,316.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,459.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,471.23
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 6 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 21 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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450.8 km 5 hrs 6 min
Start Beaufort
Finish Downes Way
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Destination
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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
    60.8 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M26
    0.4 km
  5. Go straight onto Monte Vista Boulevard
    0.4 km
  6. Turn left onto Wingfield Place
    0.1 km
  7. Continue slight right onto Montague Road
    0.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Edgemead Drive
    0.2 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Edgemead Drive
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Edgemead Drive
    0.7 km
  11. Turn right onto Louis Thibault Drive
    0.1 km
  12. Turn left onto Downes Way
    0.1 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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
225.2 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 33 min • 2 hrs 33 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Beaufort → Downes Way
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Beaufort, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Downes Way, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Beaufort → Downes Way
Beaufort Origin postcode
Not available
Downes Way Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Same province
78.3 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
351.2 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
358.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Downes Way → Beaufort
Beaufort ↔ Downes Way
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Beaufort -32.35361, 22.58056
Midpoint
225.2 km
Total: 450.8 km
Midpoint 225.2 km
450.8 km 5 hrs 6 min
Destination Downes Way -33.87647, 18.53891

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 450.8 km
Return-cycle span 901.6 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 6 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 225.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.35361, 22.58056
Midpoint -33.22152, 20.59609
End -33.87647, 18.53891
Destination services

Available in Downes Way

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Downes Way
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Downes Way
6
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Downes Way
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Downes Way
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Downes Way
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Downes Way
1
  • Clicks
    1 Koeberg Road, Brooklyn, Cape Town, 7405
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Downes Way
2
  • Edgars
    Century Boulevard, Cape Town, 7446
  • VGK Firearms
    17 M.E. Rothman Street, Cape Town, 7500
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Questions 9
How far is Beaufort from Downes Way? +
Beaufort is about 450.8 km from Downes Way by road.
How long does it take from Beaufort to Downes Way? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Beaufort to Downes Way in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Beaufort to Downes Way? +
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 Downes Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R754.60 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R758.17 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R840.61 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R847.43 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Beaufort to Downes Way? +
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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Towns along the route

Monte Vista
From Beaufort To Downes Way
Monte Vista Boulevard
From Beaufort To Downes Way
Wingfield Place
From Beaufort To Downes Way

Route Locations

Start area
Beaufort, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Downes Way, 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 Same province
About 372.4 km Difference: 78.3 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 351.2 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 358.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 212.2 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 396.7 km

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