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Distance from Mbekweni to Bethulie

Mbekweni to Bethulie is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 200.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 25 min.

N Mbekweni → Bethulie
Road distance
200.2 km
124.4 mi • 108.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
144.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 25 min
Return: 6 hrs 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 25 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
58.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R335.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R336.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R373.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R376.34
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R442.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R444.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R492.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R496.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R581.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R584.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R648.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R653.36
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 25 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 40 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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200.2 km 3 hrs 25 min
Start Mbekweni
Finish Bethulie
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left
    0.9 km
  5. Turn right
    0.3 km
  6. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.7 km
  8. Turn right
    15.2 km
  9. Turn right
    9.3 km
  10. Go straight
    0.2 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    36.0 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left
    29.3 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    35.7 km
  14. Turn left
    36.3 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right
    26.6 km
  16. Turn left
    2.2 km
  17. Turn right onto Scott Street
    1.3 km
  18. Continue straight onto Joubert Street
    1.0 km
  19. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
100.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 42 min • 1 hr 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mbekweni → Bethulie
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Mbekweni
Destination area Arrival
Bethulie
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mbekweni → Bethulie
Mbekweni Origin postcode
Not available
Bethulie Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
East London to Mthatha
3 other similar routes
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
21.6 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
57.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
38.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bethulie → Mbekweni
Mbekweni ↔ Bethulie
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mbekweni -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint
100.1 km
Total: 200.2 km
Midpoint 100.1 km
200.2 km 3 hrs 25 min
Destination Bethulie -30.49637, 25.97496

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 200.2 km
Return-cycle span 400.4 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 25 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 10.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 100.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint -30.39604, 26.80640
End -30.49637, 25.97496
Destination services

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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 Mbekweni from Bethulie? +
Mbekweni is about 200.2 km from Bethulie by road.
How long does it take from Mbekweni to Bethulie? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 25 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mbekweni to Bethulie in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mbekweni 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 Mbekweni to Bethulie? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R335.12 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R336.70 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R373.31 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R376.34 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mbekweni to Bethulie? +
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Mbekweni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bethulie
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.

East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 21.6 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 57.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 38.4 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 64.8 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 45.0 km

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