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Distance from Middelburg to Bethal

N Middelburg → Bethal
Road distance
80.2 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
76.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.05×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
8
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 12 min
Return: 2 hrs 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
72 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
66.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R153.11
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R153.74
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R186.48
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R187.63
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R202.02
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R202.86
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R246.05
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R247.57
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R265.82
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R266.92
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R323.75
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R325.75
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
179° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
359° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7678, 29.4555
End coords Destination point
-26.4571, 29.4671
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Middelburg to Bethal is a practical regional trip, covering about 80.2 km in roughly 1 hr 12 min.
Travel modes
Middelburg → Bethal
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Car
80.2 km
1 hr 12 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
80.2 km
~1 hr 14 min
65 km/h avg
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80.2 km 72 min
Start Middelburg
Finish Bethal
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    0.9 km
  3. Turn right onto Samora Machel Street
    4.2 km
  4. Continue straight onto Fontein Road
    74.1 km
  5. Turn left
    0.7 km
  6. Turn right onto Du Plooy Street
    0.2 km
  7. Turn left
    0.1 km
  8. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Bethal → Middelburg Middelburg to Johannesburg Middelburg to Pretoria Middelburg to Cape Town Middelburg to Durban Johannesburg to Bethal Pretoria to Bethal Cape Town to Bethal
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
40.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
36 min • 36 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
5.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
13.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
4.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
95.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bethal
06:31 – 17:24
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 41 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R335.18
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.60
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R16.04
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R352.82
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Middelburg -25.76780, 29.45552
Midpoint
40.2 km
Total: 80.2 km
Midpoint 40.2 km
80.2 km 72 min
Destination Bethal -26.45709, 29.46714

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 80.2 km
Return-cycle span 160.4 km
Traversal time 72 min
Maneuver count 8
Maneuver density 10.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 40.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.76780, 29.45552
Midpoint -26.10415, 29.47690
End -26.45709, 29.46714
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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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 8
How far is Middelburg from Bethal? +
Middelburg is about 80.2 km from Bethal by road.
How long does it take from Middelburg to Bethal? +
The drive usually takes about 72 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Middelburg to Bethal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Middelburg 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 Middelburg to Bethal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R153.11 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R153.74 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R186.48 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R187.63 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Middelburg to Bethal? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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
Middelburg
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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