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Distance from George to Bethulie

George to Bethulie is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 648.5 km in roughly 7 hrs 47 min.

N George → Bethulie
Road distance
648.5 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
507.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 47 min
Start point
Hibernia Street
End point
Voortrekker Street
Return: 15 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
467 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,238.29
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,243.42
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,508.17
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,517.51
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,633.85
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,640.63
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,989.95
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,002.27
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,149.81
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,158.72
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,618.35
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,634.57
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
42° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
222° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9597, 22.4587
End coords Destination point
-30.4964, 25.9750
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Accommodation

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Live map

Start, destination and route line.

648.5 km 468 min
Start George
Finish Bethulie
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Hibernia Street
    0.2 km
  2. Continue straight onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    1.1 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    1.5 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    21.9 km
  7. Turn left
    32.0 km
  8. Turn right onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  9. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  10. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Springbok Road
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    172.5 km
  14. Continue right towards N1
    7.8 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  17. Continue straight
    354.7 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Bethulie
    0.8 km
  19. Turn right
    0.9 km
  20. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  21. Go straight
    47.3 km
  22. Turn right
    2.1 km
  23. Continue straight onto Joubert Street
    1.1 km
  24. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    0.1 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N1
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ Bethulie → George George to Johannesburg George to Pretoria George to Cape Town George to Durban Johannesburg to Bethulie Pretoria to Bethulie Cape Town to Bethulie
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
324.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 53 min • 3 hrs 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
46.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
107.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
35.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bethulie
06:50 – 17:33
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:50
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,710.77
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.97
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R129.70
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,853.44
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (21)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin George Start: Hibernia Street -33.95972, 22.45871
Midpoint
324.3 km
Total: 648.5 km
Midpoint 324.3 km
648.5 km 468 min
Destination Bethulie End: Voortrekker Street -30.49637, 25.97496

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 648.5 km
Return-cycle span 1297 km
Traversal time 468 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 324.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.95972, 22.45871
Midpoint -31.88660, 23.20064
End -30.49637, 25.97496
Destination services

Available in Bethulie

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

Service groups 3
Schools Banks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Bethulie
2
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Bethulie
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Bethulie
2
Destination brief

Travelling to Bethulie

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 Bethulie stands out
Bethulie works best with focused on exact stays and small-town planning rather than broad city-style copy.
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Bethulie trips improve when the final guesthouse, home or landmark is known before departure.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Best for Bethulie visits, overnight stops and local route planning.
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Questions 9
How far is George from Bethulie? +
George is about 648.5 km from Bethulie by road.
How long does it take from George to Bethulie? +
The drive usually takes about 468 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from George to Bethulie 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 to Bethulie? +
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 to Bethulie? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,238.29 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,243.42 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,508.17 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,517.51 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from George to Bethulie? +
No tollgates are 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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Route Locations

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

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