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Distance from Bethal to 6

Bethal to 6 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 158.4 km in roughly 2 hrs 6 min.

N Bethal → 6
Road distance
158.4 km
98.4 mi • 85.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
142.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 6 min
Return: 4 hrs 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 6 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R265.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R266.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R295.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R297.79
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R349.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R351.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R389.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R392.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R460.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R462.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R512.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R517.00
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 6 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 21 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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158.4 km 2 hrs 6 min
Start Bethal
Finish 6
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Destination
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Navigation sign

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 right onto Moses Kotane Street
    55.3 km
  4. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    1.6 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    96.2 km
  7. Turn right
    1.0 km
  8. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  9. Turn left
    2.9 km
  10. Turn sharp left
    1.0 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R45.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
79.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 3 min • 1 hr 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bethal → 6
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bethal
Destination area Arrival
6, Mpumalanga
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bethal → 6
Bethal Origin postcode
Not available
6 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 Overlapping province
3.9 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
3.2 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
3.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
6 → Bethal
Bethal ↔ 6
Bethal to Johannesburg Related trip
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Bethal to Pretoria Related trip
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Bethal to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethal -26.45709, 29.46714
Midpoint
79.2 km
Total: 158.4 km
Midpoint 79.2 km
158.4 km 2 hrs 6 min
Destination 6 -26.96935, 30.78369

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 158.4 km
Return-cycle span 316.8 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 6 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 6.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 79.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.45709, 29.46714
Midpoint -26.65593, 30.15606
End -26.96935, 30.78369
Destination services

Available in 6

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around 6
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around 6
1
  • Shell
    35 Kerk Street, 2380, Mpumalanga
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 5 nearby matches around 6
5
  • Pick n Pay
    Piet Retief, 2380, Gauteng
  • Quickshop
    17 Church Street, Piet Retief
  • Pick n Pay
    33 Church Street, Piet Retief, 2330, Gauteng
  • Boxer
    10 A Zuidend Street, Piet Retief, 2380, Mpumalanga
  • Bonjour
    Church Street, Piet Retief, 2380
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Questions 8
How far is Bethal from 6? +
Bethal is about 158.4 km from 6 by road.
How long does it take from Bethal to 6? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethal to 6 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bethal to 6? +
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 to 6? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R265.17 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R266.43 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R295.40 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R297.79 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethal to 6? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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 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
Bethal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
6, Mpumalanga
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 Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 3.9 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 3.2 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 3.1 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 23.0 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 100.2 km Difference: 58.2 km

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