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Distance from Germiston to Bethal

Germiston to Bethal is a practical regional trip, covering about 141.7 km in roughly 1 hr 40 min.

N Germiston → Bethal
Road distance
141.7 km
88.1 mi • 76.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
130.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 40 min
Return: 3 hrs 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 40 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R237.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R238.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R264.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R266.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R313.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R314.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R348.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R351.60
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R411.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R413.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R458.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R462.63
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 40 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 55 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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141.7 km 1 hr 40 min
Start Germiston
Finish Bethal
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Elsburg Road
    1.7 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Olivier Road
    0.1 km
  4. Continue onto Olivier Road
    2.2 km
  5. Continue straight onto Osborne Road
    0.1 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.6 km
  7. Merge slight right
    136.8 km
  8. Turn right onto Du Plooy Street
    0.2 km
  9. Turn left
    0.1 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R261.50
Main toll road N17
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N17.
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
70.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
50 min • 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Germiston → Bethal
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Germiston
Destination area Arrival
Bethal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Germiston → Bethal
Germiston Origin postcode
Not available
Bethal 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
12.7 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
19.8 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
41.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bethal → Germiston
Germiston ↔ Bethal
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint
70.8 km
Total: 141.7 km
Midpoint 70.8 km
141.7 km 1 hr 40 min
Destination Bethal -26.45709, 29.46714

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 141.7 km
Return-cycle span 283.5 km
Traversal time 1 hr 40 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 7.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 70.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint -26.38427, 28.81423
End -26.45709, 29.46714
Destination services

Available in Bethal

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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 8
How far is Germiston from Bethal? +
Germiston is about 141.7 km from Bethal by road.
How long does it take from Germiston to Bethal? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Germiston to Bethal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Germiston 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 Germiston to Bethal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R237.29 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R238.41 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R264.33 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R266.48 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Germiston to Bethal? +
Yes. There are 10 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
Germiston
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.

Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 12.7 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 19.8 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 100.2 km Difference: 41.5 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 6.3 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 99.3 km Difference: 42.4 km

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