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Distance from Bethal to Emalahleni N3 N12

Bethal to Emalahleni N3 N12 is a practical regional trip, covering about 109.2 km in roughly 1 hr 29 min.

N Bethal → Emalahleni N3 N12
Road distance
109.2 km
N4
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
60.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.80×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
8
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 29 min
End point
the fork
Return: 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
89 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R182.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R183.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R203.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R205.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R241.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R242.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R268.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R270.86
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R317.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R318.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R353.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R356.40
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
329° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
149° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.4571, 29.4671
End coords Destination point
-25.9874, 29.1550
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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109.2 km 1 hr 29 min
Start Bethal
Finish Emalahleni N3 N12
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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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 left onto Moses Kotane Street
    0.7 km
  4. Turn right onto Schlosberg Avenue
    71.3 km
  5. Take the ramp left towards N4: eMalahleni
    0.7 km
  6. Merge slight right
    21.2 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork
    15.1 km
  8. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R168.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Routes ↩ Emalahleni N3 N12 → Bethal Bethal to Johannesburg Bethal to Pretoria Bethal to Cape Town Bethal to Durban Johannesburg to Emalahleni N3 N12 Pretoria to Emalahleni N3 N12 Cape Town to Emalahleni N3 N12
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
54.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
44 min • 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
7.9 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
18.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
5.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
55.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Emalahleni N3 N12
06:29 – 17:29
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 6 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R456.45
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.18
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R21.84
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R480.47
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (4)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethal -26.45709, 29.46714
Midpoint
54.7 km
Total: 109.2 km
Midpoint 54.7 km
109.2 km 1 hr 29 min
Destination Emalahleni N3 N12 End: the fork -25.98743, 29.15497

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 109.2 km
Return-cycle span 218.4 km
Traversal time 1 hr 29 min
Maneuver count 8
Maneuver density 7.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 54.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.45709, 29.46714
Midpoint -25.97661, 29.47936
End -25.98743, 29.15497
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Questions 8
How far is Bethal from Emalahleni N3 N12? +
Bethal is about 109.2 km from Emalahleni N3 N12 by road.
How long does it take from Bethal to Emalahleni N3 N12? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethal to Emalahleni N3 N12 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bethal to Emalahleni N3 N12? +
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 Emalahleni N3 N12? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R182.80 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R183.66 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R203.63 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R205.28 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethal to Emalahleni N3 N12? +
Yes. There are 2 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: eMalahleni
From Bethal To Emalahleni N3 N12

Route Locations

Start area
Bethal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Emalahleni N3 N12, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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