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Distance from Uniondale to Bethal

N Uniondale → Bethal
Road distance
1,204.5 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N17
Uniondale to Bethal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,204.5 km in roughly 13 hrs 21 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,006.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 21 min
Return: 26 hrs 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
801 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,424.02
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,433.56
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,421.41
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,537.63
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,198.35
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,210.94
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,194.92
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,348.26
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R4,208.36
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R4,224.92
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R4,203.84
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,405.60
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
39° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
219° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.6556, 23.1256
End coords Destination point
-26.4571, 29.4671
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 4 °C Uniondale Fog View Forecast → 8 °C Bethal Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Uniondale → Bethal
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Car
1,204.5 km
13 hrs 21 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,204.5 km
~18 hrs 31 min
65 km/h avg
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1,204.5 km 13 hrs 21 min
Start Uniondale
Finish Bethal
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Uniondale to Bethal via N1 and N17
    National highway route N1N17
  2. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Victoria Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Taylor Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Voortrekker Road
    2.7 km
  6. Continue right
    176.2 km
  7. Continue straight
    54.6 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left onto Church Street
    0.1 km
  9. Turn right onto Caledon Street
    0.3 km
  10. Turn left
    198.7 km
  11. Take the exit ramp straight towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  12. Merge slight right
    606.5 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    18.9 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.8 km
  15. Merge slight right
    144.5 km
  16. Turn right onto Du Plooy Street
    0.2 km
  17. Turn left
    0.1 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 30
Known total R790.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 30 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
602.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 40 min • 6 hrs 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
86.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
200.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
65.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bethal
06:47 – 17:16
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:02
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:47
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,034.97
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R24.09
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R240.91
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,299.97
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Uniondale -33.65556, 23.12556
Midpoint
602.9 km
Total: 1,204.5 km
Midpoint 602.9 km
1,204.5 km 13 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 1,204.5 km
Return-cycle span 2,409.1 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 21 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 1.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 602.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.65556, 23.12556
Midpoint -29.57451, 26.04280
End -26.45709, 29.46714
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 Uniondale from Bethal? +
Uniondale is about 1,204.5 km from Bethal by road.
How long does it take from Uniondale to Bethal? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Uniondale to Bethal 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 Uniondale 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 Uniondale to Bethal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,424.02 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,433.56 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,421.41 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,537.63 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Uniondale to Bethal? +
Yes. There are 30 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

: Bloemfontein
From Uniondale To Bethal
ern Bypass
From Uniondale To Bethal
: Springs
From Uniondale To Bethal

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