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Distance from Bethal to Warden

Bethal to Warden is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 184.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 11 min.

N Bethal → Warden
Road distance
184.1 km
114.4 mi • 99.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
163.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 11 min
Return: 6 hrs 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 11 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
57.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R308.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R309.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R343.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R346.12
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R406.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R408.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R453.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R456.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R535.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R537.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R596.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R600.90
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Warden
8.6°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
4.6°C
Day range High / low
H 12° • L 8°
Rain chance Today's probability
23%
Wind 10m wind speed
21 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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184.1 km 3 hrs 11 min
Start Bethal
Finish Warden
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    3.2 km
  16. Turn left
    0.6 km
  17. Turn right onto Piet Retief Street
    0.9 km
  18. Turn right onto 7th Avenue
    0.0 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
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
92.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 35 min • 1 hr 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bethal → Warden
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bethal
Destination area Arrival
Warden
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bethal → Warden
Bethal Origin postcode
Not available
Warden Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Mbombela to Middelburg
3 other similar routes
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
29.6 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
22.6 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
28.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Warden → Bethal
Bethal ↔ Warden
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
92.3 km
Total: 184.1 km
Midpoint 92.3 km
184.1 km 3 hrs 11 min
Destination Warden -27.85500, 28.96472

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 184.1 km
Return-cycle span 368.2 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 10.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 92.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.45709, 29.46714
Midpoint -27.17902, 29.23944
End -27.85500, 28.96472
Destination services

Available in Warden

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

Service groups 1
Clothing stores
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Warden
1
  • PEP
    24 Piet Reftief Street, Warden, 9890, Free State
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Bethal from Warden? +
Bethal is about 184.1 km from Warden by road.
How long does it take from Bethal to Warden? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethal to Warden in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bethal to Warden? +
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 Warden? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R308.21 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R309.66 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R343.34 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R346.12 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethal to Warden? +
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 Warden
Harrismith
From Bethal To Warden

Route Locations

Start area
Bethal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Warden
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.

Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 29.6 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 22.6 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 28.9 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 5.6 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 48.7 km

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