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Distance from Heroldsbaai to Beaufort

Heroldsbaai to Beaufort is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 249.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 18 min.

N Heroldsbaai → Beaufort
Road distance
249.6 km
155.1 mi • 134.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
189.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 18 min
Return: 6 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 18 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R417.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R419.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R465.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R469.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R551.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R554.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R614.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R619.23
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R725.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R728.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R808.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R814.77
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 18 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 33 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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249.6 km 3 hrs 18 min
Start Heroldsbaai
Finish Beaufort
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Vaalkom Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Slaapplek Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Rooikransie Avenue
    0.2 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Rooidraai
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Rooidraai
    3.2 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    5.5 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Montagu Street
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Montagu Street
    4.0 km
  11. Turn left towards N12
    18.1 km
  12. Turn left
    32.0 km
  13. Turn right onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  14. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Springbok Road
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right
    172.5 km
  19. Continue right towards N1
    6.7 km
  20. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.3 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Main toll road N1
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N1 N1 N1 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
125.0 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 39 min • 1 hr 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Heroldsbaai → Beaufort
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Heroldsbaai, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Beaufort, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Heroldsbaai → Beaufort
Heroldsbaai Origin postcode
Not available
Beaufort 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
122.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
11.1 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
150.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Beaufort → Heroldsbaai
Heroldsbaai ↔ Beaufort
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Heroldsbaai -34.05056, 22.39750
Midpoint
125.0 km
Total: 249.6 km
Midpoint 125.0 km
249.6 km 3 hrs 18 min
Destination Beaufort -32.35361, 22.58056

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 249.6 km
Return-cycle span 499.3 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 8.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 125.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.05056, 22.39750
Midpoint -33.33759, 22.53899
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 Heroldsbaai from Beaufort? +
Heroldsbaai is about 249.6 km from Beaufort by road.
How long does it take from Heroldsbaai to Beaufort? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Heroldsbaai to Beaufort in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Heroldsbaai 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 Heroldsbaai to Beaufort? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R417.90 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R419.88 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R465.53 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R469.31 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Heroldsbaai to Beaufort? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

Rooidraai
From Heroldsbaai To Beaufort
: Oudtshoorn
From Heroldsbaai To Beaufort
Uniondale
From Heroldsbaai To Beaufort
: Beaufort
From Heroldsbaai To Beaufort

Route Locations

Start area
Heroldsbaai, Western 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 Same province
About 372.4 km Difference: 122.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 11.1 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 150.0 km
George to Knysna Same province
About 54.5 km Difference: 195.1 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 157.1 km

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