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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Bethal

Pietermaritzburg to Bethal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 437.2 km in roughly 5 hrs 21 min.

N Pietermaritzburg → Bethal
Road distance
437.2 km
271.7 mi • 236.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
360.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 21 min
Return: 10 hrs 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 21 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R731.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R735.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R815.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R821.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R965.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R970.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,075.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,084.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,270.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,276.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,415.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,426.95
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 21 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 36 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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437.2 km 5 hrs 21 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish Bethal
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Pietermaritz Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    0.7 km
  3. Continue straight onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.1 km
  6. Take the ramp straight towards N3: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right
    142.7 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11
    0.5 km
  9. Turn right
    12.5 km
  10. Turn left
    2.5 km
  11. Turn right
    195.7 km
  12. Turn left
    44.3 km
  13. Turn right onto Steyn Street
    0.3 km
  14. Turn left
    31.8 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn left onto Moses Kotane Street
    2.4 km
  16. Turn left onto Du Plooy Street
    0.2 km
  17. Turn left
    0.1 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R501.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
219.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 40 min • 2 hrs 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pietermaritzburg → Bethal
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pietermaritzburg
Destination area Arrival
Bethal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pietermaritzburg → Bethal
Pietermaritzburg 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
144.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
160.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
64.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bethal → Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg ↔ Bethal
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
219.0 km
Total: 437.2 km
Midpoint 219.0 km
437.2 km 5 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 437.2 km
Return-cycle span 874.4 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 21 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 219.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -28.16388, 29.95835
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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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Bethal? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 437.2 km from Bethal by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Bethal? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Bethal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg to Bethal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R731.89 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R735.35 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R815.31 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R821.92 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Bethal? +
Yes. There are 10 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

: Harrismith
From Pietermaritzburg To Bethal
: Ladysmith
From Pietermaritzburg To Bethal
Bergville
From Pietermaritzburg To Bethal

Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg
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: 144.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 160.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 64.8 km
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About 238.6 km Difference: 198.6 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 282.0 km

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