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Distance from Bethal to Botrivier

N Bethal → Botrivier
Road distance
1528.1 km
Highway dominant · N12 / R43
Bethal to Botrivier is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,528.1 km in roughly 16 hrs 49 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,308.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 49 min
End point
4th Avenue
Return: 33 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1009 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,917.78
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,929.88
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,553.71
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,575.71
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,849.85
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,865.82
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,688.92
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,717.95
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R5,065.59
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R5,086.60
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R6,169.63
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R6,207.83
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
226° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
46° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.4571, 29.4671
End coords Destination point
-34.2268, 19.2023
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 12 °C Bethal Fair View Forecast → 15 °C Botrivier Fog View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Bethal → Botrivier
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Car
1528.1 km
16 hrs 49 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1528.1 km
~23 hrs 30 min
65 km/h avg
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1,528 km
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Places along the route from Bethal to Botrivier

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1528.1 km 1009 min
Start Bethal
Finish Botrivier
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Directions from Bethal to Botrivier via N12
National highway N12
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Directions from Bethal to Botrivier via R43
Provincial road route R43
2 route directions identified on this trip
  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
    915.9 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Donkin Street
    346.8 km
  9. Turn right
    4.3 km
  10. Turn slight right
    11.3 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn left
    41.2 km
  12. Continue left
    31.6 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    7.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R43: Botrivier
    0.6 km
  15. Turn right
    0.1 km
  16. Continue straight onto Main Road
    1.3 km
  17. Turn sharp left onto 1st Avenue
    0.2 km
  18. Turn right onto Karee Street
    0.2 km
  19. Turn left onto 4th Avenue
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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 ↩ Botrivier → Bethal Bethal to Johannesburg Bethal to Pretoria Bethal to Cape Town Bethal to Durban Johannesburg to Botrivier Pretoria to Botrivier Cape Town to Botrivier
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
764.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 24 min • 8 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
110.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
254.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
82.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Botrivier
07:35 – 17:44
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 9 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
54 min
SunriseDawn break
07:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,387.38
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R30.56
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R305.62
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,723.56
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethal -26.45709, 29.46714
Midpoint
764.4 km
Total: 1528.1 km
Midpoint 764.4 km
1528.1 km 1009 min
Destination Botrivier End: 4th Avenue -34.22676, 19.20232

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1528.1 km
Return-cycle span 3056.2 km
Traversal time 1009 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 1.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 764.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.45709, 29.46714
Midpoint -30.69043, 25.14746
End -34.22676, 19.20232
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Questions 9
How far is Bethal from Botrivier? +
Bethal is about 1528.1 km from Botrivier by road.
How long does it take from Bethal to Botrivier? +
The drive usually takes about 1009 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethal to Botrivier 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 Botrivier? +
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 Botrivier? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,917.78 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,929.88 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,553.71 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,575.71 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethal to Botrivier? +
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
Botrivier, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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