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Distance from Leuven to Bethal

Leuven to Bethal is a practical regional trip, covering about 42.1 km in roughly 38 min.

N Leuven → Bethal
Road distance
42.1 km
26.1 mi • 22.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
34.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
38 min
Return: 1 hr 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
38 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
65.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R70.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R70.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R78.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R79.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R92.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R93.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R103.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R104.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R122.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R122.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R136.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R137.24
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
38 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
53 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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42.1 km 38 min
Start Leuven
Finish Bethal
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Leuven Road
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Toulouse Road
    0.6 km
  3. Turn left onto Braam Fisher Drive
    1.3 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Braam Fisher Drive
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Braam Fisher Drive
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left
    3.5 km
  7. Continue straight
    6.8 km
  8. Continue straight
    0.5 km
  9. Continue straight onto Secunda Road
    2.3 km
  10. Turn right towards N17: Bethal
    0.5 km
  11. Merge slight right
    26.0 km
  12. Turn right onto Du Plooy Street
    0.2 km
  13. Turn left
    0.1 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R25.00
Main toll road N17
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N17.
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
21.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
19 min • 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Leuven → Bethal
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Leuven, Mpumalanga
Destination area Arrival
Bethal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Leuven → Bethal
Leuven Origin postcode
Not available
Bethal Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Pretoria
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
11.8 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
11.5 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
14.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bethal → Leuven
Leuven ↔ Bethal
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Leuven -26.47109, 29.11977
Midpoint
21.0 km
Total: 42.1 km
Midpoint 21.0 km
42.1 km 38 min
Destination Bethal -26.45709, 29.46714

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 42.1 km
Return-cycle span 84.1 km
Traversal time 38 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 33.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 21.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.47109, 29.11977
Midpoint -26.49197, 29.28275
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 Leuven from Bethal? +
Leuven is about 42.1 km from Bethal by road.
How long does it take from Leuven to Bethal? +
The drive usually takes about 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Leuven to Bethal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Leuven 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 Leuven to Bethal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R70.39 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R70.73 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R78.42 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R79.05 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Leuven to Bethal? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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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Towns along the route

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From Leuven To Bethal

Route Locations

Start area
Leuven, Mpumalanga
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.

Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
About 53.9 km Difference: 11.8 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
About 53.5 km Difference: 11.5 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
About 27.3 km Difference: 14.7 km
Pretoria to Midrand Similar distance
About 29.8 km Difference: 12.3 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 22.1 km

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