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Distance from Arcadia to Bethal

Arcadia to Bethal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,103.6 km in roughly 12 hrs 24 min.

N Arcadia → Bethal
Road distance
1103.6 km
N17
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
743.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.48×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 24 min
Start point
Tilney Street
Return: 24 hrs 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
744 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,847.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,856.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,058.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,074.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,437.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,449.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,715.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,737.44
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,207.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,222.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,572.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,601.90
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
12° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
192° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.0083, 27.9050
End coords Destination point
-26.4571, 29.4671
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1103.6 km 745 min
Start Arcadia
Finish Bethal
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Tilney Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Recreation Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Graham Road
    0.3 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Gately Street
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Gately Street
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Saint Peters Road
    0.7 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Valley Road
    0.2 km
  8. Continue straight onto North East Expressway
    4.0 km
  9. Continue straight
    2.1 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    173.4 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street East
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Cathcart Street East
    2.8 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    162.9 km
  20. Turn left onto Barkly Street
    72.0 km
  21. Continue right onto Rascher Street
    122.0 km
  22. Turn left
    2.6 km
  23. Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  24. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    393.0 km
  25. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    18.9 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.8 km
  27. Merge slight right
    144.5 km
  28. Turn right onto Du Plooy Street
    0.2 km
  29. Turn left
    0.1 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 30
Known total R790.00
Main toll road N17
This route includes 30 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N17. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
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 -26.259, 28.115
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
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Bethal → Arcadia Arcadia to Johannesburg Arcadia to Pretoria Arcadia to Cape Town Arcadia to Durban Johannesburg to Bethal Pretoria to Bethal Cape Town to Bethal
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
552.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 12 min • 6 hrs 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
79.5 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
183.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
59.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bethal
06:29 – 17:26
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 27 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,613.07
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R22.07
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R220.72
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,855.87
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (40)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Arcadia Start: Tilney Street -33.00833, 27.90500
Midpoint
552.5 km
Total: 1103.6 km
Midpoint 552.5 km
1103.6 km 745 min
Destination Bethal -26.45709, 29.46714

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1103.6 km
Return-cycle span 2207.2 km
Traversal time 745 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 552.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.00833, 27.90500
Midpoint -29.14966, 26.17292
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 Arcadia from Bethal? +
Arcadia is about 1103.6 km from Bethal by road.
How long does it take from Arcadia to Bethal? +
The drive usually takes about 745 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Arcadia 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 Arcadia 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 Arcadia to Bethal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,847.44 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,856.18 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,058.01 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,074.69 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Arcadia 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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Route Locations

Start area
Arcadia, Eastern 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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