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Distance from Fauna N1 to Bethal

N Fauna N1 → Bethal
Road distance
556.7 km
N1 N17
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
441.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 2 min
Start point
Lechwe Avenue
Return: 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
362 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,063.08
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,067.49
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,294.77
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,302.79
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,402.67
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,408.49
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,708.38
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,718.96
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,845.62
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,853.27
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,247.87
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,261.79
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
48° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
228° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.1678, 26.1881
End coords Destination point
-26.4571, 29.4671
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Fauna N1 to Bethal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 556.7 km in roughly 6 hrs 2 min.
Travel modes
Fauna N1 → Bethal
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Car
556.7 km
6 hrs 2 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
556.7 km
~8 hrs 33 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
557 km
↑ 2 hrs 56 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 6 min
With airport
~3 hrs 6 min
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556.7 km 6 hrs 2 min
Start Fauna 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 Lechwe Avenue
    0.7 km
  2. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  3. Go straight onto Vereeniging Drive
    0.7 km
  4. Turn left onto Curie Avenue
    1.3 km
  5. Turn right towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    388.8 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    18.9 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.8 km
  9. Merge slight right
    144.5 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 30
Known total R790.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 30 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
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
Routes ↩ Bethal → Fauna N1 Fauna N1 to Johannesburg Fauna N1 to Pretoria Fauna N1 to Cape Town Fauna N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Bethal Pretoria to Bethal Cape Town to Bethal
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
278.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 1 min • 3 hrs 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
40.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
92.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
30.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bethal
06:34 – 17:21
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 43 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,327.21
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.13
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R111.35
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,449.69
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Fauna N1 Start: Lechwe Avenue -29.16778, 26.18806
Midpoint
278.7 km
Total: 556.7 km
Midpoint 278.7 km
556.7 km 6 hrs 2 min
Destination Bethal -26.45709, 29.46714

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 556.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,113.5 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 2 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 278.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.16778, 26.18806
Midpoint -27.18996, 27.50342
End -26.45709, 29.46714
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Travelling to Bethal

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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 9
How far is Fauna N1 from Bethal? +
Fauna N1 is about 556.7 km from Bethal by road.
How long does it take from Fauna N1 to Bethal? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Fauna N1 to Bethal 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 Fauna 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 Fauna N1 to Bethal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,063.08 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,067.49 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,294.77 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,302.79 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Fauna N1 to Bethal? +
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

: Kroonstad
From Fauna N1 To Bethal
Western Bypass
From Fauna N1 To Bethal
ern Bypass
From Fauna N1 To Bethal
: Springs
From Fauna N1 To Bethal

Route Locations

Start area
Fauna N1, Free State
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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