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Distance from Emalahleni N1 to Bethal

N Emalahleni N1 → Bethal
Road distance
100.7 km
N4 R35
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
69.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.45×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 25 min
Start point
Eadie Street
Return: 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
85 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R192.27
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R193.07
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R234.18
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R235.63
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R253.70
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R254.75
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R308.99
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R310.90
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R333.81
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R335.19
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R406.56
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R409.08
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
158° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
338° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.8762, 29.2100
End coords Destination point
-26.4571, 29.4671
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Emalahleni N1 to Bethal is a practical regional trip, covering about 100.7 km in roughly 1 hr 25 min.
Travel modes
Emalahleni N1 → Bethal
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Car
100.7 km
1 hr 25 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
100.7 km
~1 hr 32 min
65 km/h avg
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100.7 km 1 hr 25 min
Start Emalahleni N1
Finish Bethal
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.8 km
  4. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.7 km
  5. Continue straight
    1.3 km
  6. Continue straight
    24.6 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R35: Bethal
    0.7 km
  8. Turn right onto Fontein Road
    71.4 km
  9. Turn left
    0.7 km
  10. Turn right onto Du Plooy Street
    0.2 km
  11. Turn left
    0.1 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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 ↩ Bethal → Emalahleni N1 Emalahleni N1 to Johannesburg Emalahleni N1 to Pretoria Emalahleni N1 to Cape Town Emalahleni N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Bethal Pretoria to Bethal Cape Town to Bethal
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
50.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
42 min • 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
7.3 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
16.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
5.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bethal
06:31 – 17:24
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 9 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R420.91
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.01
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R20.14
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R443.07
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (1)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Emalahleni N1 Start: Eadie Street -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint
50.5 km
Total: 100.7 km
Midpoint 50.5 km
100.7 km 1 hr 25 min
Destination Bethal -26.45709, 29.46714

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 100.7 km
Return-cycle span 201.4 km
Traversal time 1 hr 25 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 11.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 50.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint -26.01450, 29.48136
End -26.45709, 29.46714
Destination services

Available in Bethal

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

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 Emalahleni N1 from Bethal? +
Emalahleni N1 is about 100.7 km from Bethal by road.
How long does it take from Emalahleni N1 to Bethal? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 25 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Emalahleni N1 to Bethal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Emalahleni N1 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 Emalahleni N1 to Bethal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R192.27 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R193.07 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R234.18 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R235.63 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Emalahleni N1 to Bethal? +
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

: Bethal
From Emalahleni N1 To Bethal
Middelburg
From Emalahleni N1 To Bethal

Route Locations

Start area
Emalahleni N1, Mpumalanga
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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