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Distance from A 16 to Bethlehem

A 16 to Bethlehem is a practical regional trip, covering about 89.4 km in roughly 1 hr 22 min.

N A 16 → Bethlehem
Road distance
89.4 km
55.6 mi • 48.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
65.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 22 min
Return: 2 hrs 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 22 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
65.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R149.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R150.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R166.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R168.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R197.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R198.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R219.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R221.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R259.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R261.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R289.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R291.81
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 22 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 37 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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89.4 km 1 hr 22 min
Start A 16
Finish Bethlehem
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head east
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right
    0.7 km
  3. Keep right
    0.1 km
  4. Keep right
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right
    0.3 km
  6. Turn sharp left
    0.3 km
  7. Turn right
    0.2 km
  8. Turn right onto Mota Road
    12.3 km
  9. Turn slight right onto R57
    28.8 km
  10. Keep left
    0.6 km
  11. Continue straight onto N5
    44.1 km
  12. Turn left onto Eeufees Street, N5
    1.2 km
  13. Turn right onto Commissioner Street, R26
    0.2 km
  14. Turn right onto Muller Street, N5
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Roux Street
    0.2 km
  16. Arrive at Roux Street, on the right
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
44.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
41 min • 41 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
A 16 → Bethlehem
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
A 16, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Bethlehem
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
A 16 → Bethlehem
A 16 Origin postcode
Not available
Bethlehem Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Rustenburg
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
10.8 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
9.9 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
46.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bethlehem → A 16
A 16 ↔ Bethlehem
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A 16 -28.60412, 28.82553
Midpoint
44.7 km
Total: 89.4 km
Midpoint 44.7 km
89.4 km 1 hr 22 min
Destination Bethlehem -28.23083, 28.30889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 89.4 km
Return-cycle span 178.8 km
Traversal time 1 hr 22 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 17.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 44.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.60412, 28.82553
Midpoint -28.29733, 28.69452
End -28.23083, 28.30889
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Bethlehem
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Bethlehem
6
  • JetMart
    17 Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
  • Edgars
    Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
  • Ackermans
    Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
  • Trendy Shoes
    Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
  • Markham
    Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
  • Ideals
    Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Bethlehem
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bethlehem
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Bethlehem
4
Destination brief

Travelling to Bethlehem

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Eastern Free State commercial town
Standout Working town with mountain-country access
Best for Who this destination suits
Regional base Working stopover Eastern Free State stay Mountain-country access
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Business addresses, shopping corridors and out-of-town lodges can produce different final drives, so specific routing is more useful than a town-only destination.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Bethlehem as an Eastern Free State base for practical overnights, regional business and onward drives toward Clarens and the Maluti side.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Regional tourism information describes Bethlehem as the commercial centre of the region
It supports shopping, local products and overnight services
The town works well as a practical staging point in the eastern Free State
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Questions 8
How far is A 16 from Bethlehem? +
A 16 is about 89.4 km from Bethlehem by road.
How long does it take from A 16 to Bethlehem? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A 16 to Bethlehem in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from A 16 to Bethlehem? +
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 A 16 to Bethlehem? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R149.67 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R150.38 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R166.73 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R168.08 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A 16 to Bethlehem? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
A 16, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bethlehem
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 Rustenburg Similar distance
About 100.2 km Difference: 10.8 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 99.3 km Difference: 9.9 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 46.0 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
About 68.3 km Difference: 21.1 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
About 112.2 km Difference: 22.8 km

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