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Distance from Western Bypass to Bethal

Western Bypass to Bethal is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 181.5 km in roughly 2 hrs 4 min.

N Western Bypass → Bethal
Road distance
181.5 km
112.8 mi • 98.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
154.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
8
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 4 min
Return: 4 hrs 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 4 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R303.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R305.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R338.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R341.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R400.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R402.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R446.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R450.10
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R527.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R529.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R587.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R592.24
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 4 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 19 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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181.5 km 2 hrs 4 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Bethal
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Western Bypass
    36.7 km
  2. Keep slight left at the fork
    1.6 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork towards N17: Springs
    1.8 km
  5. Merge slight left
    140.5 km
  6. Turn right onto Du Plooy Street
    0.2 km
  7. Turn left
    0.1 km
  8. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 27
Known total R363.50
Main toll road N17
This route includes 27 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N17. 9 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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 -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
90.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 2 min • 1 hr 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Western Bypass → Bethal
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Bethal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Western Bypass → Bethal
Western Bypass 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
27.0 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
19.9 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Overlapping province
81.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bethal → Western Bypass
Western Bypass ↔ Bethal
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
90.7 km
Total: 181.5 km
Midpoint 90.7 km
181.5 km 2 hrs 4 min
Destination Bethal -26.45709, 29.46714

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 181.5 km
Return-cycle span 362.9 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 4 min
Maneuver count 8
Maneuver density 4.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 90.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -26.33927, 28.62431
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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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from Bethal? +
Western Bypass is about 181.5 km from Bethal by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Bethal? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Bethal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass 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 Western Bypass to Bethal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R303.77 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R305.20 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R338.39 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R341.13 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Bethal? +
Yes. There are 27 tollgates 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 Western Bypass To Bethal
Springs
From Western Bypass To Bethal

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass, Gauteng
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: 27.0 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 19.9 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 100.2 km Difference: 81.3 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 99.3 km Difference: 82.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 94.9 km

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