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Distance from Cape Town to Bethal

Cape Town to Bethal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,548.3 km in roughly 16 hrs 51 min.

N Cape Town → Bethal
Road distance
1,548.3 km
962.1 mi • 835.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,346.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 51 min
Return: 33 hrs 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
16 hrs 51 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,591.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,604.15
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,887.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,910.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,419.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,436.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,809.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,840.53
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,499.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,521.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,012.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,053.33
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Bethal
12.3°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
12.0°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 12°
Rain chance Today's probability
70%
Wind 10m wind speed
6 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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Start, destination and route line.

1,548.3 km 16 hrs 51 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Bethal
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Paddock Avenue
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  3. Continue straight onto Plein Street
    0.5 km
  4. Turn right onto Darling Street
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Sir Lowry Road
    0.2 km
  6. Go straight
    0.1 km
  7. Go straight onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    1.0 km
  8. Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard
    461.0 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  12. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    18.9 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.8 km
  15. Merge slight right
    144.5 km
  16. Turn right onto Du Plooy Street
    0.2 km
  17. Turn left
    0.1 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 34
Known total R953.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 34 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
774.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 25 min • 8 hrs 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town → Bethal
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cape Town
Destination area Arrival
Bethal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town → Bethal
Cape Town Origin postcode
Not available
Bethal 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 Similar distance
1,175.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,255.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,271.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bethal → Cape Town
Cape Town ↔ Bethal
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
774.4 km
Total: 1,548.3 km
Midpoint 774.4 km
1,548.3 km 16 hrs 51 min
Destination Bethal -26.45709, 29.46714

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,548.3 km
Return-cycle span 3,096.6 km
Traversal time 16 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 1.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 774.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -30.74024, 25.07637
End -26.45709, 29.46714
Destination services

Available in Bethal

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

Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Bethal
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Bethal
1
Destination brief

Travelling to Bethal

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Standout Why Bethal stands out
Bethal works well for practical inland travel, with emphasis on stop timing and exact local destination planning.
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Bethal arrivals improve when the stop purpose and final suburb are both clear before departure.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Best for Bethal visits, work trips and regional route planning.
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town from Bethal? +
Cape Town is about 1,548.3 km from Bethal by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Bethal? +
The drive usually takes about 16 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Bethal in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Cape Town to Bethal? +
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 Cape Town to Bethal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,591.89 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,604.15 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,887.31 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,910.72 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Bethal? +
Yes. There are 34 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bethal
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 Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,175.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,255.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,271.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,309.7 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,369.8 km

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