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Distance from Tembisa to Bethal

Tembisa to Bethal is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 157.7 km in roughly 2 hrs 4 min.

N Tembisa → Bethal
Road distance
157.7 km
N17
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
132.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 4 min
Return: 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
124 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R264.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R265.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R294.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R296.49
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R348.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R350.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R388.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R391.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R458.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R460.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R510.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R514.73
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
112° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
292° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0096, 28.2314
End coords Destination point
-26.4571, 29.4671
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

157.7 km 2 hrs 4 min
Start Tembisa
Finish Bethal
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Kangaroo Street
    0.5 km
  3. Turn left onto Capricorn Street
    0.0 km
  4. Turn slight right onto Nkanyamba Street
    0.6 km
  5. Turn right onto Brian Mazibuko Drive East
    1.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Sam Molele Drive
    0.5 km
  7. Turn slight left towards Sam Molele East Drive
    0.0 km
  8. Turn slight left onto Sam Molele East Drive
    3.5 km
  9. Turn right onto Pretoria Road
    1.1 km
  10. Turn left onto High Road
    12.0 km
  11. Turn left onto Great North Road
    5.1 km
  12. Continue straight onto Tom Jones Street
    3.0 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right onto Range View Road
    2.5 km
  14. Continue straight onto Heidelberg Road
    3.3 km
  15. Take the ramp slight left towards N17
    0.8 km
  16. Merge slight right
    123.3 km
  17. Turn right onto Du Plooy Street
    0.2 km
  18. Turn left
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R261.50
Main toll road N17
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N17.
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Routes ↩ Bethal → Tembisa Tembisa to Johannesburg Tembisa to Pretoria Tembisa to Cape Town Tembisa to Durban Johannesburg to Bethal Pretoria to Bethal Cape Town to Bethal
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
78.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 2 min • 1 hr 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
11.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
26.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bethal
06:29 – 17:26
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 50 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R659.24
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.15
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R31.54
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R693.94
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Tembisa -26.00961, 28.23138
Midpoint
78.8 km
Total: 157.7 km
Midpoint 78.8 km
157.7 km 2 hrs 4 min
Destination Bethal -26.45709, 29.46714

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 157.7 km
Return-cycle span 315.4 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 4 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 12.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 78.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.00961, 28.23138
Midpoint -26.36763, 28.73639
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 8
How far is Tembisa from Bethal? +
Tembisa is about 157.7 km from Bethal by road.
How long does it take from Tembisa to Bethal? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Tembisa to Bethal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Tembisa 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 Tembisa to Bethal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R264.01 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R265.26 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R294.10 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R296.49 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Tembisa to Bethal? +
Yes. There are 10 tollgates 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 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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Route Locations

Start area
Tembisa, Gauteng
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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