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Distance from Bethal to Aliwal

Bethal to Aliwal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 540.4 km in roughly 6 hrs 39 min.

N Bethal → Aliwal
Road distance
540.4 km
335.8 mi • 291.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
444.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 39 min
Return: 13 hrs 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 39 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R904.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R908.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,007.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,015.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,193.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,199.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,329.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,340.51
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,570.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,578.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,749.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,763.82
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 39 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 54 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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540.4 km 6 hrs 39 min
Start Bethal
Finish Aliwal
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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 right onto Moses Kotane Street
    2.4 km
  4. Turn right
    31.8 km
  5. Turn right onto Steyn Street
    0.3 km
  6. Continue left
    44.3 km
  7. Turn right
    195.6 km
  8. Turn left
    2.6 km
  9. Turn right
    12.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  11. Merge slight right
    166.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  13. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  14. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  15. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  16. Merge slight right
    8.4 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards South Coast
    0.4 km
  18. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  19. Turn right
    0.1 km
  20. Turn left
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right
    6.1 km
  22. Turn left onto Rozel Road
    0.1 km
  23. Turn slight right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  24. Turn left onto Vista Place
    0.1 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R501.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
270.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 19 min • 3 hrs 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bethal → Aliwal
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bethal
Destination area Arrival
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bethal → Aliwal
Bethal Origin postcode
Not available
Aliwal Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
247.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
264.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
168.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Aliwal → Bethal
Bethal ↔ Aliwal
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethal -26.45709, 29.46714
Midpoint
270.7 km
Total: 540.4 km
Midpoint 270.7 km
540.4 km 6 hrs 39 min
Destination Aliwal -30.24549, 30.90749

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 540.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,080.9 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 270.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.45709, 29.46714
Midpoint -28.55514, 29.78558
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is Bethal from Aliwal? +
Bethal is about 540.4 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from Bethal to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethal to Aliwal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bethal to Aliwal? +
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 Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R904.68 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R908.96 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,007.79 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,015.96 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethal to Aliwal? +
Yes. There are 10 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 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

: Pietermaritzburg
From Bethal To Aliwal
: Umumbulu
From Bethal To Aliwal
Richmond
From Bethal To Aliwal
Coast
From Bethal To Aliwal
Ultra City
From Bethal To Aliwal
Vista Place
From Bethal To Aliwal

Route Locations

Start area
Bethal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 247.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 264.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 168.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 301.9 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 385.3 km

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