Distance from Bethal to Richmond

Bethal to Richmond is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 905.4 km in roughly 9 hrs 41 min.

N Bethal → Richmond

Road distance

905.4 km

562.6 mi • 488.8 nmi

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

769.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.18×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

9 hrs 41 min

Return: 19 hrs 23 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

9 hrs 41 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

93.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops

10 hrs 41 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R23.25 / litre

R1,515.60

95 Petrol R23.36 / litre

R1,522.78

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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate

9 hrs 41 min

Comfort drive Allows a short stop

9 hrs 56 min

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Bethal

Finish Richmond

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Start your journey

0.1 km
Turn right onto Du Plooy Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto Moses Kotane Street

144.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12

0.5 km
Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass

22.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork

738.2 km
Turn left

0.2 km
Turn left

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

453.1 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

4 hrs 50 min • 4 hrs 50 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Loc Route geography

Route geography

Bethal → Richmond

Start and destination context

Start area Origin

Bethal

Destination area Arrival

Richmond

Road span Street reference

— • —

Post Postal reference

Postal reference

— • —

Bethal → Richmond

Bethal Origin postcode

Not available

Richmond Destination postcode

Not available

Province span Route area

South Africa

Set Nearby route set

Nearby route set

Cape Town to George

3 other similar routes

Cape Town to George Similar distance

532.9 km

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance

612.3 km

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance

629.0 km

Rev Related route set

Related route set

Richmond → Bethal

Bethal ↔ Richmond

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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Bethal -26.45709, 29.46714

Midpoint

453.1 km

Total: 905.4 km

Midpoint 453.1 km

905.4 km 9 hrs 41 min

Destination Richmond -31.41306, 23.94361

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 905.4 km

Return-cycle span 1,810.8 km

Traversal time 9 hrs 41 min

Maneuver count 9

Maneuver density 1.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 453.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.45709, 29.46714

Midpoint -28.62571, 26.91231

End -31.41306, 23.94361

Destination services

Available in Richmond

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

Service groups 1

Schools

Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Richmond

Richmond, 7090, Northern Cape

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Bethal from Richmond? +

Bethal is about 905.4 km from Richmond by road.

How long does it take from Bethal to Richmond? +

The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Bethal to Richmond 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 Richmond? +

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 Richmond? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,515.60 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,522.78 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,688.35 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,702.04 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Bethal to Richmond? +

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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Towns along the route

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From Bethal To Richmond

Route Locations

Start area

Bethal

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Richmond

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.

Cape Town to George Similar distance

About 372.4 km Difference: 532.9 km

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance

About 293.1 km Difference: 612.3 km

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance

About 276.4 km Difference: 629.0 km

Gqeberha to East London Similar distance

About 238.6 km Difference: 666.8 km

Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance

About 161.5 km Difference: 743.9 km

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