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Distance from Emalahleni to Bethal

Emalahleni to Bethal is a practical regional trip, covering about 100.7 km in roughly 1 hr 25 min.

N Emalahleni → Bethal
Road distance
100.7 km
62.6 mi • 54.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
69.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.45×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 25 min
Return: 2 hrs 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 25 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R168.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R169.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R187.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R189.30
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R222.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R223.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R247.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R249.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R292.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R294.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R326.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R328.65
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 25 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 40 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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100.7 km 1 hr 25 min
Start Emalahleni
Finish Bethal
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.8 km
  4. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.7 km
  5. Continue straight
    1.3 km
  6. Continue straight
    24.6 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R35: Bethal
    0.7 km
  8. Turn right onto Fontein Road
    71.4 km
  9. Turn left
    0.7 km
  10. Turn right onto Du Plooy Street
    0.2 km
  11. Turn left
    0.1 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 2
Known total R168.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
50.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
42 min • 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Emalahleni → Bethal
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Emalahleni
Destination area Arrival
Bethal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Emalahleni → Bethal
Emalahleni Origin postcode
Not available
Bethal Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Rustenburg
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
1.4 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
0.5 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
46.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bethal → Emalahleni
Emalahleni ↔ Bethal
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Emalahleni -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint
50.5 km
Total: 100.7 km
Midpoint 50.5 km
100.7 km 1 hr 25 min
Destination Bethal -26.45709, 29.46714

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 100.7 km
Return-cycle span 201.4 km
Traversal time 1 hr 25 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 11.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 50.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint -26.01450, 29.48136
End -26.45709, 29.46714
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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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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Questions 8
How far is Emalahleni from Bethal? +
Emalahleni is about 100.7 km from Bethal by road.
How long does it take from Emalahleni to Bethal? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 25 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Emalahleni to Bethal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Emalahleni 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 Emalahleni to Bethal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R168.57 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R169.36 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R187.78 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R189.30 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Emalahleni to Bethal? +
Yes. There are 2 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Emalahleni
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

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