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Distance from Mtubatuba to Bethal

Mtubatuba to Bethal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 423.1 km in roughly 5 hrs 8 min.

N Mtubatuba → Bethal
Road distance
423.1 km
262.9 mi • 228.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
345.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 8 min
Return: 10 hrs 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 8 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R708.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R711.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R788.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R795.38
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R934.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R938.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,041.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,049.47
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,229.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,235.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,369.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,380.88
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 8 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 23 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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423.1 km 5 hrs 8 min
Start Mtubatuba
Finish Bethal
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Poplar Lane
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Aloe Avenue
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Jacaranda Avenue
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Nkosi Mtubatuba Road
    0.3 km
  5. Turn right
    0.5 km
  6. Continue straight
    2.6 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Pongola
    1.0 km
  8. Merge slight right
    259.0 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  10. Continue
    42.7 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left
    59.4 km
  12. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    1.6 km
  13. Turn left onto Joubert Street
    55.3 km
  14. Turn left 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 1
Known total R45.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
211.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 34 min • 2 hrs 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mtubatuba → Bethal
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Mtubatuba
Destination area Arrival
Bethal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mtubatuba → Bethal
Mtubatuba 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
130.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
146.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
50.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bethal → Mtubatuba
Mtubatuba ↔ Bethal
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mtubatuba -28.41571, 32.18846
Midpoint
211.7 km
Total: 423.1 km
Midpoint 211.7 km
423.1 km 5 hrs 8 min
Destination Bethal -26.45709, 29.46714

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 423.1 km
Return-cycle span 846.2 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 8 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 211.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.41571, 32.18846
Midpoint -27.21757, 31.19764
End -26.45709, 29.46714
Destination services

Available in Bethal

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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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How far is Mtubatuba from Bethal? +
Mtubatuba is about 423.1 km from Bethal by road.
How long does it take from Mtubatuba to Bethal? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mtubatuba to Bethal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mtubatuba 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 Mtubatuba to Bethal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R708.26 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R711.61 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R788.99 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R795.38 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mtubatuba to Bethal? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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

Poplar Lane
From Mtubatuba To Bethal
: Pongola
From Mtubatuba To Bethal

Route Locations

Start area
Mtubatuba
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: 130.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 146.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 50.6 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 268.6 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 267.9 km

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