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Distance from Masakeng to Bethal

N Masakeng → Bethal
Road distance
295.2 km
Provincial mix · N4 / R35
Masakeng to Bethal is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 295.2 km in roughly 4 hrs 20 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
232.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 20 min
Return: 8 hrs 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
260 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
67.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R563.64
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R565.98
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R686.49
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R690.74
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R743.70
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R746.78
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R905.78
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R911.39
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R978.55
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R982.61
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,191.82
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,199.20
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
208° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
28° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-24.6114, 30.5447
End coords Destination point
-26.4571, 29.4671
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 13 °C Masakeng Clear Sky View Forecast → 7 °C Bethal Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Masakeng → Bethal
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Car
295.2 km
4 hrs 20 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
295.2 km
~4 hrs 32 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
295 km
~35 min
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Route overview

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295.2 km 261 min
Start Masakeng
Finish Bethal
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Directions from Masakeng to Bethal via N4
National highway N4
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Directions from Masakeng to Bethal via R35
Provincial road route R35
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    1.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    9.7 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    55.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.8 km
  6. Turn right onto Viljoen Street
    2.3 km
  7. Turn right
    86.3 km
  8. Turn left onto Vermooten Street
    3.1 km
  9. Turn right towards N4: Middelburg
    0.7 km
  10. Merge slight right
    63.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R35: Bethal
    0.6 km
  12. Turn left onto Fontein Road
    71.2 km
  13. Turn left
    0.7 km
  14. Turn right onto Du Plooy Street
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N4
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.
N4 N4 N4 N4
Routes ↩ Bethal → Masakeng Masakeng to Johannesburg Masakeng to Pretoria Masakeng to Cape Town Masakeng to Durban Johannesburg to Bethal Pretoria to Bethal Cape Town to Bethal
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
147.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 10 min • 2 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
49.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bethal
06:37 – 17:19
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,233.89
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.90
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R59.04
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,298.83
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Masakeng -24.61139, 30.54472
Midpoint
147.8 km
Total: 295.2 km
Midpoint 147.8 km
295.2 km 261 min
Destination Bethal -26.45709, 29.46714

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 295.2 km
Return-cycle span 590.4 km
Traversal time 261 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 147.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.61139, 30.54472
Midpoint -25.63559, 30.07226
End -26.45709, 29.46714
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 Masakeng from Bethal? +
Masakeng is about 295.2 km from Bethal by road.
How long does it take from Masakeng to Bethal? +
The drive usually takes about 261 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Masakeng to Bethal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Masakeng 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 Masakeng to Bethal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R563.64 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R565.98 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R686.49 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R690.74 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Masakeng to Bethal? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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
Masakeng
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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