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Distance from Iqbal Square to Bethal

Iqbal Square to Bethal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 524.7 km in roughly 6 hrs 21 min.

N Iqbal Square → Bethal
Road distance
524.7 km
326.0 mi • 283.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
417.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 21 min
Return: 12 hrs 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 21 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R878.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R882.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R978.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R986.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,158.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,164.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,291.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,301.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,524.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,532.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,698.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,712.48
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 21 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 36 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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524.7 km 6 hrs 21 min
Start Iqbal Square
Finish Bethal
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Iqbal Square
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Saunders Avenue
    0.6 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Phila Ndwandwe Road
    0.3 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Phila Ndwandwe Road
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Phila Ndwandwe Road
    0.3 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Phila Ndwandwe Road
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Phila Ndwandwe Road
    0.6 km
  8. Turn right onto Prospecton Road
    0.3 km
  9. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Durban
    0.7 km
  10. Merge slight right
    1.1 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    9.8 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7
    0.4 km
  13. Turn left
    10.5 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.1 km
  15. Merge slight left
    5.5 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    202.9 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11
    0.5 km
  18. Turn right
    12.5 km
  19. Turn left
    2.5 km
  20. Turn right
    195.7 km
  21. Turn left
    44.3 km
  22. Turn right onto Steyn Street
    0.3 km
  23. Turn left
    31.8 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn left onto Moses Kotane Street
    2.4 km
  25. Turn left onto Du Plooy Street
    0.2 km
  26. Turn left
    0.1 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 14
Known total R567.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
262.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 10 min • 3 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Iqbal Square → Bethal
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Iqbal Square, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Bethal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Iqbal Square → Bethal
Iqbal Square Origin postcode
Not available
Bethal Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
231.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
248.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
152.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bethal → Iqbal Square
Iqbal Square ↔ Bethal
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Iqbal Square -29.98442, 30.92088
Midpoint
262.8 km
Total: 524.7 km
Midpoint 262.8 km
524.7 km 6 hrs 21 min
Destination Bethal -26.45709, 29.46714

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 524.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,049.4 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 21 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 262.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.98442, 30.92088
Midpoint -28.50094, 29.83481
End -26.45709, 29.46714
Destination services

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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 Iqbal Square from Bethal? +
Iqbal Square is about 524.7 km from Bethal by road.
How long does it take from Iqbal Square to Bethal? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Iqbal Square to Bethal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Iqbal Square 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 Iqbal Square to Bethal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R878.34 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R882.50 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R978.45 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R986.39 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Iqbal Square to Bethal? +
Yes. There are 14 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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

: Durban
From Iqbal Square To Bethal
: Pietermaritzburg
From Iqbal Square To Bethal
: Ladysmith
From Iqbal Square To Bethal
Bergville
From Iqbal Square To Bethal

Route Locations

Start area
Iqbal Square, KwaZulu-Natal
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

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 231.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 248.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 152.2 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 369.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 286.1 km

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