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Distance from E40 M1 to Bethal

E40 M1 to Bethal is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 160.4 km in roughly 1 hr 56 min.

N E40 M1 → Bethal
Road distance
160.4 km
M16 N17
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
145.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 56 min
Return: 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
116 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R306.26
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R307.53
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R373.01
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R375.32
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R404.10
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R405.77
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R492.17
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R495.22
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R531.71
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R533.91
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R647.59
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R651.60
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
103° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
283° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1747, 28.0395
End coords Destination point
-26.4571, 29.4671
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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160.4 km 1 hr 56 min
Start E40 M1
Finish Bethal
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    1.4 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M16
    0.5 km
  3. Turn right onto West Street
    0.3 km
  4. Turn right onto Houghton Drive
    0.0 km
  5. Continue left onto Houghton Drive
    1.0 km
  6. Turn left onto Saint Andrew Road
    0.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Joe Slovo Drive
    1.8 km
  8. Continue straight onto Sivewright Avenue
    0.5 km
  9. Continue straight onto Joe Slovo Drive
    1.5 km
  10. Continue straight onto Heidelberg Road
    4.7 km
  11. Take the ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.9 km
  12. Merge slight right onto National Route 17
    146.9 km
  13. Turn right onto Du Plooy Street
    0.2 km
  14. Turn left
    0.1 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R363.50
Main toll road N17
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N17. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
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 ↩ Bethal → E40 M1 E40 M1 to Johannesburg E40 M1 to Pretoria E40 M1 to Cape Town E40 M1 to Durban Johannesburg to Bethal Pretoria to Bethal Cape Town to Bethal
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
80.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
58 min • 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
11.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
26.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bethal
06:30 – 17:25
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R670.45
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.21
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R32.08
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R705.74
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin E40 M1 -26.17469, 28.03955
Midpoint
80.1 km
Total: 160.4 km
Midpoint 80.1 km
160.4 km 1 hr 56 min
Destination Bethal -26.45709, 29.46714

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 160.4 km
Return-cycle span 320.8 km
Traversal time 1 hr 56 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 9.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 80.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.17469, 28.03955
Midpoint -26.36613, 28.72348
End -26.45709, 29.46714
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Bethal
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Bethal
1
Destination brief

Travelling to Bethal

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Standout Why Bethal stands out
Bethal works well for practical inland travel, with emphasis on stop timing and exact local destination planning.
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Bethal arrivals improve when the stop purpose and final suburb are both clear before departure.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Best for Bethal visits, work trips and regional route planning.
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Questions 8
How far is E40 M1 from Bethal? +
E40 M1 is about 160.4 km from Bethal by road.
How long does it take from E40 M1 to Bethal? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from E40 M1 to Bethal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from E40 M1 to Bethal? +
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 E40 M1 to Bethal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R306.26 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R307.53 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R373.01 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R375.32 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from E40 M1 to Bethal? +
Yes. There are 17 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Springs
From E40 M1 To Bethal

Route Locations

Start area
E40 M1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bethal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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