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Distance from Bethal to 8

N Bethal → 8
Road distance
333.1 km
Highway dominant · N4 / R36
Bethal to 8 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 333.1 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 11 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
245 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.3 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
R670.38
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R673.02
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R669.66
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R701.80
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R884.53
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R888.01
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R883.58
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R925.98
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,163.85
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,168.43
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,162.60
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,218.40
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
63° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
243° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.4571, 29.4671
End coords Destination point
-25.4477, 31.6665
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 19 °C Bethal Clear Sky View Forecast → 24 °C 8 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Bethal → 8
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Car
333.1 km
4 hrs 5 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
333.1 km
~5 hrs 7 min
65 km/h avg
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358 km flight
~5 hrs 27 min
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Route overview

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Start, destination and route line.

333.1 km 4 hrs 5 min
Start Bethal
Finish 8
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Bethal to 8 via N4
    National highway N4
  2. Directions from Bethal to 8 via R36
    Provincial road route R36
  3. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Du Plooy Street
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Moses Kotane Street
    0.7 km
  6. Turn right onto Schlosberg Avenue
    71.5 km
  7. Take the ramp right towards N4: Nelspruit
    0.6 km
  8. Merge slight right
    93.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  10. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  12. Merge slight right
    104.5 km
  13. Turn sharp left
    0.2 km
  14. Turn right
    0.6 km
  15. 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 N4
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Nkomazi Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R95.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Routes ↩ 8 → Bethal Bethal to Johannesburg Bethal to Pretoria Bethal to Cape Town Bethal to Durban Johannesburg to 8 Pretoria to 8 Cape Town to 8
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
166.6 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
55.4 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
74.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 8
06:36 – 17:10
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:53
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 33 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 58 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,392.46
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.66
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R66.62
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,465.75
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethal -26.45709, 29.46714
Midpoint
166.6 km
Total: 333.1 km
Midpoint 166.6 km
333.1 km 4 hrs 5 min
Destination 8 -25.44773, 31.66648

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 333.1 km
Return-cycle span 666.2 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 5 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 166.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.45709, 29.46714
Midpoint -25.61209, 30.27669
End -25.44773, 31.66648
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Bethal from 8? +
Bethal is about 333.1 km from 8 by road.
How long does it take from Bethal to 8? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethal to 8 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bethal to 8? +
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 8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R670.38 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R673.02 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R669.66 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R701.80 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethal to 8? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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