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Distance from George Airport to Bethal

George Airport to Bethal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,327.4 km in roughly 14 hrs 42 min.

N George Airport → Bethal
Road distance
1,327.4 km
N1 N12 N17
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,080.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 42 min
Return: 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
882 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,222.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,232.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,475.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,495.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,931.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,945.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,266.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,292.52
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,857.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,875.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,297.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,332.27
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
41° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
221° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0051, 22.3754
End coords Destination point
-26.4571, 29.4671
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,327.4 km 14 hrs 42 min
Start George Airport
Finish Bethal
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    1.0 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  4. Continue
    5.5 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Montagu Street
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Montagu Street
    4.0 km
  7. Turn left towards N12
    18.1 km
  8. Turn left
    32.0 km
  9. Turn right onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  10. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  11. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Springbok Road
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right
    172.5 km
  15. Continue right towards N1
    7.8 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  18. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    18.9 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.8 km
  21. Merge slight right
    144.5 km
  22. Turn right onto Du Plooy Street
    0.2 km
  23. Turn left
    0.1 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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.
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
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
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 -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Bethal → George Airport George Airport to Johannesburg George Airport to Pretoria George Airport to Cape Town George Airport to Durban Johannesburg to Bethal Pretoria to Bethal Cape Town to Bethal
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
664.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 21 min • 7 hrs 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
95.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
220.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
71.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bethal
06:29 – 17:27
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 46 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,548.49
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R26.55
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R265.48
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,840.52
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (25)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin George Airport -34.00507, 22.37536
Midpoint
664.3 km
Total: 1,327.4 km
Midpoint 664.3 km
1,327.4 km 14 hrs 42 min
Destination Bethal -26.45709, 29.46714

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,327.4 km
Return-cycle span 2,654.8 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 42 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 664.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.00507, 22.37536
Midpoint -30.07123, 25.77913
End -26.45709, 29.46714
Destination services

Available in Bethal

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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 9
How far is George Airport from Bethal? +
George Airport is about 1,327.4 km from Bethal by road.
How long does it take from George Airport to Bethal? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from George Airport 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 George Airport 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 George Airport to Bethal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,222.05 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,232.56 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,475.32 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,495.39 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from George Airport 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

: Oudtshoorn
From George Airport To Bethal
Uniondale
From George Airport To Bethal
: Beaufort
From George Airport To Bethal
: Johannesburg
From George Airport To Bethal
ern Bypass
From George Airport To Bethal
: Springs
From George Airport To Bethal

Route Locations

Start area
George Airport, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bethal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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East London to Mthatha Similar distance
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