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Distance from Rustenburg N1 to Bethulie

N Rustenburg N1 → Bethulie
Road distance
699.6 km
N1 N4 R512
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
551.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 59 min
Start point
President Thabo Mbeki Drive
End point
Voortrekker Street
Return: 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
479 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,335.92
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,341.46
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,627.08
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,637.15
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,762.67
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,769.98
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,146.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,160.13
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,319.30
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,328.92
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,824.79
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,842.28
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
193° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
13° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.6657, 27.2414
End coords Destination point
-30.4964, 25.9750
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Rustenburg N1 to Bethulie is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 699.6 km in roughly 7 hrs 59 min.
Travel modes
Rustenburg N1 → Bethulie
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Car
699.6 km
7 hrs 59 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
699.6 km
~10 hrs 45 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
700 km
↑ 4 hrs 35 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 23 min
With airport
~3 hrs 23 min
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699.6 km 7 hrs 59 min
Start Rustenburg N1
Finish Bethulie
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on President Thabo Mbeki Drive
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Oliver Tambo Road
    1.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Bosch Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Fatima Bhayat Street
    1.0 km
  5. Turn right
    2.0 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N4: Pretoria
    0.8 km
  7. Merge slight right
    50.3 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512
    2.2 km
  9. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  10. Go straight
    2.9 km
  11. Continue straight
    10.2 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left
    9.5 km
  13. Turn right onto Pelindaba Road
    21.3 km
  14. Continue straight onto Malibongwe Drive
    12.9 km
  15. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.9 km
  16. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    27.0 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    521.3 km
  18. Turn left
    34.1 km
  19. Continue straight onto Joubert Street
    1.1 km
  20. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 20
Known total R536.50
Main toll road N4
This route includes 20 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Bethulie → Rustenburg N1 Rustenburg N1 to Johannesburg Rustenburg N1 to Pretoria Rustenburg N1 to Cape Town Rustenburg N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Bethulie Pretoria to Bethulie Cape Town to Bethulie
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
350.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 59 min • 3 hrs 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
50.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
116.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
37.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bethulie
06:53 – 17:31
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 37 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 57 min
SunriseDawn break
06:53
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,924.49
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.99
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R139.93
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,078.41
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Rustenburg N1 Start: President Thabo Mbeki Drive -25.66566, 27.24145
Midpoint
350.4 km
Total: 699.6 km
Midpoint 350.4 km
699.6 km 7 hrs 59 min
Destination Bethulie End: Voortrekker Street -30.49637, 25.97496

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 699.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,399.3 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 59 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 350.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.66566, 27.24145
Midpoint -27.98643, 27.18678
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 Rustenburg N1 from Bethulie? +
Rustenburg N1 is about 699.6 km from Bethulie by road.
How long does it take from Rustenburg N1 to Bethulie? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Rustenburg N1 to Bethulie in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Rustenburg N1 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 Rustenburg N1 to Bethulie? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,335.92 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,341.46 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,627.08 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,637.15 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Rustenburg N1 to Bethulie? +
Yes. There are 20 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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

: Pretoria
From Rustenburg N1 To Bethulie
: Randburg
From Rustenburg N1 To Bethulie
Hartbeespoort Dam
From Rustenburg N1 To Bethulie
: Bloemfontein
From Rustenburg N1 To Bethulie
Western Bypass
From Rustenburg N1 To Bethulie

Route Locations

Start area
Rustenburg N1, North West
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bethulie
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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