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Distance from 8 to Bethal

N 8 → Bethal
Road distance
333.6 km
Provincial mix · R35 / R539
8 to Bethal is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 333.6 km in roughly 4 hrs 5 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
246.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 5 min
Return: 8 hrs 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
245 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R671.38
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R674.02
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R670.66
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R702.84
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R885.84
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R889.33
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R884.89
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R927.36
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,165.58
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,170.17
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,164.33
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,220.21
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
242° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
62° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.4477, 31.6665
End coords Destination point
-26.4571, 29.4671
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 24 °C 8 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 19 °C Bethal Clear Sky View Forecast →
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8 → Bethal
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Car
333.6 km
4 hrs 5 min
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Two-wheeler
333.6 km
~5 hrs 7 min
65 km/h avg
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333.6 km 4 hrs 5 min
Start 8
Finish Bethal
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from 8 to Bethal via R539 and R35
    Provincial road routes R539R35
  2. Start your journey
    0.5 km
  3. Turn left
    0.2 km
  4. Turn sharp right
    104.4 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539
    0.7 km
  6. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.7 km
  7. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  8. Turn right
    93.9 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R35: Bethal
    0.6 km
  10. Turn left onto Fontein Road
    71.2 km
  11. Turn left
    0.7 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 2
Known total R221.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 2 toll points from our database.
Nkomazi Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R95.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Routes ↩ Bethal → 8 8 to Johannesburg 8 to Pretoria 8 to Cape Town 8 to Durban Johannesburg to Bethal Pretoria to Bethal Cape Town to Bethal
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
166.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 2 min • 2 hrs 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
24.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
55.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bethal
06:47 – 17:16
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:01
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 22 min
SunriseDawn break
06:47
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,394.53
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.67
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R66.72
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,467.93
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 8 -25.44773, 31.66648
Midpoint
166.9 km
Total: 333.6 km
Midpoint 166.9 km
333.6 km 4 hrs 5 min
Destination Bethal -26.45709, 29.46714

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 333.6 km
Return-cycle span 667.2 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 5 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 166.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.44773, 31.66648
Midpoint -25.61223, 30.28085
End -26.45709, 29.46714
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 8 from Bethal? +
8 is about 333.6 km from Bethal by road.
How long does it take from 8 to Bethal? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 8 to Bethal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 8 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 8 to Bethal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R671.38 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R674.02 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R670.66 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R702.84 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 8 to Bethal? +
Yes. There are 2 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 long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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