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Distance from Harrismith to Bethal

Harrismith to Bethal is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 236.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 50 min.

N Harrismith → Bethal
Road distance
236.1 km
146.7 mi • 127.4 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
22
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
R395.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R397.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R440.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R443.76
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R521.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R523.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R580.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R585.51
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R686.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R689.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R764.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R770.41
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 50 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 5 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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236.1 km 3 hrs 50 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Bethal
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Warden Street
    0.9 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Murray Street
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Warden Street
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Warden Street
    1.4 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  8. Merge slight right
    52.8 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R103: Vrede
    1.4 km
  10. Go straight
    40.8 km
  11. Turn right
    13.6 km
  12. Go straight
    56.2 km
  13. Turn left onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    2.3 km
  14. Continue straight onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    2.8 km
  16. Turn right onto Bauman Street
    17.4 km
  17. Turn left
    43.7 km
  18. Turn right onto Simon Street
    0.7 km
  19. Turn left onto Moses Kotane Street
    0.5 km
  20. Turn left onto Du Plooy Street
    0.2 km
  21. Turn left
    0.1 km
  22. 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.
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
118.3 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
Harrismith → Bethal
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Bethal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Bethal
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Bethal 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
40.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
57.0 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
81.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bethal → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ Bethal
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
118.3 km
Total: 236.1 km
Midpoint 118.3 km
236.1 km 3 hrs 50 min
Destination Bethal -26.45709, 29.46714

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 236.1 km
Return-cycle span 472.1 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 50 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 9.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 118.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -27.39587, 29.16827
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 Harrismith from Bethal? +
Harrismith is about 236.1 km from Bethal by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Bethal? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Bethal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith 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 Harrismith to Bethal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R395.15 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R397.02 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R440.19 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R443.76 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Bethal? +
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

: Johannesburg
From Harrismith To Bethal
: Vrede
From Harrismith To Bethal

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 40.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 57.0 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 81.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 2.5 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 80.9 km

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