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Distance from Bethal to Arcadia

Bethal to Arcadia is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,102.5 km in roughly 12 hrs 25 min.

N Bethal → Arcadia
Road distance
1102.5 km
M18 N12 N6
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 25 min
End point
Tilney Street
Return: 24 hrs 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
745 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,845.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,854.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,055.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,072.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,435.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,446.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,712.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,734.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,204.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,219.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,569.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,598.30
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
191° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
11° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.4571, 29.4671
End coords Destination point
-33.0083, 27.9050
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

1102.5 km 746 min
Start Bethal
Finish Arcadia
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Du Plooy Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Moses Kotane Street
    144.0 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    22.3 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork
    389.5 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  8. Turn left
    2.4 km
  9. Turn right
    122.1 km
  10. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  11. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    162.9 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    2.8 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    173.4 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  21. Continue
    2.1 km
  22. Continue straight onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  23. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.3 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight right towards M18: North End
    0.1 km
  25. Continue straight onto Thornburn Terrace
    0.6 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Graham Road
    0.0 km
  27. Continue onto Graham Road
    0.3 km
  28. Continue left onto Recreation Road
    0.2 km
  29. Turn right onto Tilney Street
    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 N12
This route includes 30 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 5 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 -26.263, 27.976
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
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
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
Routes ↩ Arcadia → Bethal Bethal to Johannesburg Bethal to Pretoria Bethal to Cape Town Bethal to Durban Johannesburg to Arcadia Pretoria to Arcadia Cape Town to Arcadia
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
551.9 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
79.4 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
183.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
59.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Arcadia
06:46 – 17:22
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 36 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 35 min
SunriseDawn break
06:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,608.47
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R22.05
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R220.50
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,851.03
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (37)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethal -26.45709, 29.46714
Midpoint
551.9 km
Total: 1102.5 km
Midpoint 551.9 km
1102.5 km 746 min
Destination Arcadia End: Tilney Street -33.00833, 27.90500

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1102.5 km
Return-cycle span 2205 km
Traversal time 746 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 551.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.45709, 29.46714
Midpoint -29.15326, 26.17491
End -33.00833, 27.90500
Destination services

Available in Arcadia

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Arcadia
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Arcadia
6
  • JetStores
    JetStores, Caxton Street, North End, Buffalo City Ward 47, KuGompo (East London), Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, 5201, South Africa
  • Woolworths
    Surrey Road, East London, 5247
  • PEP
    Main Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Kingons
    82 Queen Street
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    East London, 5201, Western Cape
  • PEP
    East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Arcadia
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Arcadia
6
  • Shell
    234 Oxford Street, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • BP
    18 Pearce Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    8 Old Transkei Road, 5241, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5241, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, 5252, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Arcadia
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Arcadia
1
  • Clicks
    Amalinda Main Road, East London, 5252
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Arcadia
2
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Questions 9
How far is Bethal from Arcadia? +
Bethal is about 1102.5 km from Arcadia by road.
How long does it take from Bethal to Arcadia? +
The drive usually takes about 746 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethal to Arcadia 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 Bethal to Arcadia? +
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 Arcadia? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,845.59 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,854.33 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,055.95 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,072.62 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethal to Arcadia? +
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
Bethal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Arcadia, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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