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Distance from A 61 Montpellier to Bethal

N A 61 Montpellier → Bethal
Road distance
1,549.5 km
Highway dominant · N17 / N2
A 61 Montpellier to Bethal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,549.5 km in roughly 16 hrs 59 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,325.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 59 min
Start point
Montpellier Street
Return: 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1019 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,958.69
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,970.96
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,603.53
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,625.85
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,903.83
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,920.02
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,754.66
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,784.10
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R5,136.62
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R5,157.92
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R6,256.14
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R6,294.87
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
51° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
231° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.4088, 19.1492
End coords Destination point
-26.4571, 29.4671
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 16 °C A 61 Montpellier Fair View Forecast → 13 °C Bethal Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
A 61 Montpellier → Bethal
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Car
1,549.5 km
16 hrs 59 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1,549.5 km
~23 hrs 50 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
1,550 km
~3 hrs 5 min
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Places along the route from A 61 Montpellier to Bethal

These places are located along or near the A 61 Montpellier–Bethal route, sorted by where they appear on your trip. Useful for planning fuel stops, meal breaks and rest points.

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Places in Bethal

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services in and around Bethal, sorted by distance and rating.

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Places near A 61 Montpellier

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Route overview

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Start, destination and route line.

1,549.5 km 16 hrs 59 min
Start A 61 Montpellier
Finish Bethal
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Directions from A 61 Montpellier to Bethal via N2 and N17
National highway route N2 N17
  1. Head on Montpellier Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Lynx Avenue
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left
    20.0 km
  4. Turn right
    2.2 km
  5. Take the ramp right towards N2
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right
    7.3 km
  7. Continue left
    31.7 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right
    41.2 km
  9. Turn right
    15.6 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn left
    346.7 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  13. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    18.9 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.8 km
  16. Merge slight right
    144.5 km
  17. Turn right onto Du Plooy Street
    0.2 km
  18. Turn left
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 30
Known total R790.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 30 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Routes ↩ Bethal → A 61 Montpellier A 61 Montpellier to Johannesburg A 61 Montpellier to Pretoria A 61 Montpellier to Cape Town A 61 Montpellier to Durban Johannesburg to Bethal Pretoria to Bethal Cape Town to Bethal
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
775.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 29 min • 8 hrs 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
111.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
257.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
83.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bethal
06:38 – 17:19
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 40 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 11 min
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,476.94
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R30.99
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R309.90
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,817.83
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A 61 Montpellier Start: Montpellier Street -34.40881, 19.14924
Midpoint
775.1 km
Total: 1,549.5 km
Midpoint 775.1 km
1,549.5 km 16 hrs 59 min
Destination Bethal -26.45709, 29.46714

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,549.5 km
Return-cycle span 3,099.0 km
Traversal time 16 hrs 59 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 1.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 775.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.40881, 19.14924
Midpoint -30.74453, 25.07083
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 A 61 Montpellier from Bethal? +
A 61 Montpellier is about 1,549.5 km from Bethal by road.
How long does it take from A 61 Montpellier to Bethal? +
The drive usually takes about 16 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A 61 Montpellier to Bethal in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from A 61 Montpellier 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 A 61 Montpellier to Bethal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,958.69 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,970.96 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,603.53 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,625.85 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A 61 Montpellier to Bethal? +
Yes. There are 30 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Caledon
From A 61 Montpellier To Bethal
Villiersdorp
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: Johannesburg
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ern Bypass
From A 61 Montpellier To Bethal
: Springs
From A 61 Montpellier To Bethal

Route Locations

Start area
A 61 Montpellier, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bethal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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