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Distance from Bethal N3 to Louvain

N Bethal N3 → Louvain
Road distance
161.9 km
M54 N3 R25
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
136.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 57 min
End point
Louvain Avenue
Return: 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
117 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 57 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R309.18
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R310.47
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R376.57
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R378.90
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R407.95
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R409.64
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R496.86
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R499.94
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R536.78
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R539.01
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R653.77
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R657.82
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
287° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
107° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.4571, 29.4671
End coords Destination point
-26.1010, 28.1555
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Bethal N3 to Louvain is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 161.9 km in roughly 1 hr 57 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Bethal N3 → Louvain
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Car
161.9 km
1 hr 57 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
161.9 km
~2 hrs 29 min
65 km/h avg
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161.9 km 1 hr 57 min
Start Bethal N3
Finish Louvain
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Du Plooy Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Moses Kotane Street
    140.5 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3
    0.6 km
  6. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3
    0.6 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Germiston
    0.9 km
  8. Merge slight right
    14.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R25: Edenvale
    0.8 km
  10. Go straight onto Modderfontein Road
    1.6 km
  11. Turn slight left towards M54
    0.5 km
  12. Continue straight onto Johannesburg Road
    0.5 km
  13. Turn right onto Thornhill Road
    0.2 km
  14. Turn left onto Bruges Avenue
    0.3 km
  15. Continue straight onto Louvain Avenue
    0.2 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 22
Known total R363.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 22 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
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
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
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
Routes ↩ Louvain → Bethal N3 Bethal N3 to Johannesburg Bethal N3 to Pretoria Bethal N3 to Cape Town Bethal N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Louvain Pretoria to Louvain Cape Town to Louvain
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
80.9 km
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
58 min • 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
11.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
26.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Louvain
06:37 – 17:29
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R676.84
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.24
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R32.38
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R712.47
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethal N3 -26.45709, 29.46714
Midpoint
80.9 km
Total: 161.9 km
Midpoint 80.9 km
161.9 km 1 hr 57 min
Destination Louvain End: Louvain Avenue -26.10101, 28.15549

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Gauteng
One-way road span 161.9 km
Return-cycle span 323.8 km
Traversal time 1 hr 57 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 9.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 80.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.45709, 29.46714
Midpoint -26.36521, 28.71569
End -26.10101, 28.15549
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Louvain
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Louvain
3
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Greenstone Hill, 1609, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 1609, Gauteng
  • Edgars
    Edgars, Kelvin Drive, Rhodesfield, Ekurhuleni Ward 17, Kempton Park, City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, 1627, South Africa
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Louvain
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Louvain
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Louvain
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Louvain
1
  • Clicks
    Modderfontein Road, 1609
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Louvain
5
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Questions 8
How far is Bethal N3 from Louvain? +
Bethal N3 is about 161.9 km from Louvain by road.
How long does it take from Bethal N3 to Louvain? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethal N3 to Louvain in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bethal N3 to Louvain? +
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 Bethal N3 to Louvain? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R309.18 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R310.47 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R376.57 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R378.90 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethal N3 to Louvain? +
Yes. There are 22 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Durban
From Bethal N3 To Louvain
Pretoria
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: Germiston
From Bethal N3 To Louvain
: Edenvale
From Bethal N3 To Louvain
Johannesburg
From Bethal N3 To Louvain
Kempton Park
From Bethal N3 To Louvain

Route Locations

Start area
Bethal N3, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Louvain, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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