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Distance from Ermelo to Bethal N4

Ermelo to Bethal N4 is a practical regional trip, covering about 55.8 km in roughly 40 min.

N Ermelo → Bethal N4
Road distance
55.8 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
52.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
7
Info Travel board
Travel time
40 min
Return: 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
40 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R93.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R93.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R104.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R104.94
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R123.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R123.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R137.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R138.46
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R162.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R162.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R180.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R182.18
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
278° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
98° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.5201, 29.9862
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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55.8 km 40 min
Start Ermelo
Finish Bethal N4
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Kerk Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Joubert Street
    55.3 km
  5. Turn left onto Du Plooy Street
    0.2 km
  6. Turn left
    0.1 km
  7. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R45.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Routes ↩ Bethal N4 → Ermelo Ermelo to Johannesburg Ermelo to Pretoria Ermelo to Cape Town Ermelo to Durban Johannesburg to Bethal N4 Pretoria to Bethal N4 Cape Town to Bethal N4
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
27.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
20 min • 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
4.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
9.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
93.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bethal N4
06:29 – 17:27
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 22 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R233.33
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.12
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R11.16
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R245.61
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ermelo -26.52011, 29.98622
Midpoint
27.9 km
Total: 55.8 km
Midpoint 27.9 km
55.8 km 40 min
Destination Bethal N4 -26.45709, 29.46714

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 55.8 km
Return-cycle span 111.6 km
Traversal time 40 min
Maneuver count 7
Maneuver density 12.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 27.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.52011, 29.98622
Midpoint -26.48783, 29.72678
End -26.45709, 29.46714
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Bethal N4
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Bethal N4
1
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Questions 8
How far is Ermelo from Bethal N4? +
Ermelo is about 55.8 km from Bethal N4 by road.
How long does it take from Ermelo to Bethal N4? +
The drive usually takes about 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ermelo to Bethal N4 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ermelo to Bethal N4? +
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 Ermelo to Bethal N4? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R93.44 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R93.89 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R104.09 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R104.94 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ermelo to Bethal N4? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Ermelo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bethal N4, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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