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Distance from Bethal to Harrismith

Bethal to Harrismith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 236.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 50 min.

N Bethal → Harrismith
Road distance
236.2 km
146.7 mi • 127.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
205.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 50 min
Return: 7 hrs 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 50 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
61.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R395.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R397.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R440.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R443.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R521.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R524.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R581.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R585.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R686.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R689.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R764.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R770.75
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 50 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 5 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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236.2 km 3 hrs 50 min
Start Bethal
Finish Harrismith
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Du Plooy Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Moses Kotane Street
    0.5 km
  4. Turn right onto Simon Street
    0.7 km
  5. Turn left
    43.7 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    17.4 km
  7. Turn left onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    2.7 km
  8. Turn left onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  9. Go straight onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    2.3 km
  10. Turn right onto George Street
    56.2 km
  11. Continue straight
    13.6 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left
    40.4 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3: Warden
    1.1 km
  14. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  15. Merge slight right
    52.7 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Harrismith
    1.1 km
  17. Continue straight onto Warden Street
    1.7 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  20. Turn right onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right onto Murray Street
    0.0 km
  22. Turn left onto Warden Street
    1.0 km
  23. Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  24. 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 N3
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.
N3 N3 N3 N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
118.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 55 min • 1 hr 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bethal → Harrismith
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bethal
Destination area Arrival
Harrismith, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bethal → Harrismith
Bethal Origin postcode
Not available
Harrismith Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
40.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
56.9 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
81.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Harrismith → Bethal
Bethal ↔ Harrismith
Bethal to Johannesburg Related trip
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Bethal to Pretoria Related trip
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Bethal to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethal -26.45709, 29.46714
Midpoint
118.4 km
Total: 236.2 km
Midpoint 118.4 km
236.2 km 3 hrs 50 min
Destination Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 236.2 km
Return-cycle span 472.3 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 50 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 10.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 118.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.45709, 29.46714
Midpoint -27.39656, 29.16829
End -28.27842, 29.13324
Destination services

Available in Harrismith

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Harrismith
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Harrismith
4
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Bethal from Harrismith? +
Bethal is about 236.2 km from Harrismith by road.
How long does it take from Bethal to Harrismith? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethal to Harrismith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bethal to Harrismith? +
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 Bethal to Harrismith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R395.32 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R397.19 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R440.38 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R443.95 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethal to Harrismith? +
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

: Warden
From Bethal To Harrismith

Route Locations

Start area
Bethal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Harrismith, Free State
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 40.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
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Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
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Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
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