Distance from A 9 Lyon to Bethlehem

N A 9 Lyon → Bethlehem

Road distance

257.1 km

Provincial mix · N3 / R26

A 9 Lyon to Bethlehem is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 257.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 35 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

223.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.15×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

3 hrs 35 min

Start point

Lyon Place

End point

Roux Street

Return: 7 hrs 10 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

215 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

71.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

3 hrs 50 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R517.42

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R519.46

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

177° S

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

357° N

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.2275, 28.1837

End coords Destination point

-28.2308, 28.3089

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 11 °C A 9 Lyon Fair View Forecast → 8 °C Bethlehem Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

A 9 Lyon → Bethlehem

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Car

257.1 km

3 hrs 35 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

257.1 km

~3 hrs 57 min

65 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start A 9 Lyon

Finish Bethlehem

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from A 9 Lyon to Bethlehem via N3

National highway N3
Directions from A 9 Lyon to Bethlehem via R26

Provincial road route R26
Head on Lyon Place

0.0 km
Turn left onto Mendi Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Dunkirk Road

0.5 km
Turn sharp right onto Elsburg Road

0.3 km
Turn left onto Delville Road North

0.6 km
Continue straight onto Vimy Ridge

0.5 km
Continue right onto Vimy Ridge

0.0 km
Turn left onto Lake Road

1.0 km
Continue straight onto Russel Road

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Wits Rifles Road

1.8 km
Go straight onto Black Reef Road

0.8 km
Turn right onto Grey Avenue

1.2 km
Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Durban

0.6 km
Merge slight right

53.6 km
Keep slight left at the fork

47.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R26

1.0 km
Turn right

28.8 km
At the end of the road, turn right

6.4 km
Turn left

110.8 km
Turn right onto Eeufees Street

1.0 km
Turn right onto Roux Street

0.4 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 13

Known total R712.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Wilge

Road: 169

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

128.9 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 47 min • 1 hr 47 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

18.5 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

42.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

13.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

86.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Bethlehem

06:56 – 17:17

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 21 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

10 hrs 30 min

SunriseDawn break

06:56

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,074.75

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R5.14

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R51.42

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,131.32

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (5)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin A 9 Lyon Start: Lyon Place -26.22753, 28.18366

Midpoint

128.9 km

Total: 257.1 km

Midpoint 128.9 km

257.1 km 3 hrs 35 min

Destination Bethlehem End: Roux Street -28.23083, 28.30889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 257.1 km

Return-cycle span 514.2 km

Traversal time 3 hrs 35 min

Maneuver count 22

Maneuver density 8.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 128.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22753, 28.18366

Midpoint -27.17450, 28.54074

End -28.23083, 28.30889

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 9

How far is A 9 Lyon from Bethlehem? +

A 9 Lyon is about 257.1 km from Bethlehem by road.

How long does it take from A 9 Lyon to Bethlehem? +

The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from A 9 Lyon to Bethlehem in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from A 9 Lyon 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 9 Lyon to Bethlehem? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R517.42 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R519.46 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R516.87 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R541.67 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from A 9 Lyon to Bethlehem? +

Yes. There are 13 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 long-trip warning on this route? +

This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.

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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