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Distance from Aliwal N3 to Bethlehem N6

N Aliwal N3 → Bethlehem N6
Road distance
456.1 km
N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
314.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.45×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 7 min
End point
Roux Street
Return: 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
307 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R870.95
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R874.56
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,060.77
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,067.34
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,149.17
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,153.94
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,399.63
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,408.30
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,512.07
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,518.34
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,841.62
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,853.02
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
30° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
210° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.6942, 26.7097
End coords Destination point
-28.2308, 28.3089
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Aliwal N3 to Bethlehem N6 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 456.1 km in roughly 5 hrs 7 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Aliwal N3 → Bethlehem N6
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Car
456.1 km
5 hrs 7 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
456.1 km
~7 hrs 1 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
456 km
↑ 2 hrs 12 min faster
Flight time
54 min
With airport
~2 hrs 54 min
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456.1 km 5 hrs 7 min
Start Aliwal N3
Finish Bethlehem N6
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Somerset Street
    0.2 km
  3. Continue make a U-turn onto Somerset Street
    0.9 km
  4. Turn left onto Barkly Street
    72.0 km
  5. Continue right onto Rascher Street
    122.0 km
  6. Turn left
    2.6 km
  7. Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    120.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  10. Turn right
    66.5 km
  11. Continue straight
    70.4 km
  12. Turn left onto Roux Street
    0.2 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Bethlehem N6 → Aliwal N3 Aliwal N3 to Johannesburg Aliwal N3 to Pretoria Aliwal N3 to Cape Town Aliwal N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Bethlehem N6 Pretoria to Bethlehem N6 Cape Town to Bethlehem N6
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Halfway point
228.2 km
Eastern Cape to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 33 min • 2 hrs 33 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
32.8 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
75.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bethlehem N6
06:42 – 17:23
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 40 min
SunriseDawn break
06:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,906.62
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.12
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R91.23
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,006.97
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Aliwal N3 -30.69417, 26.70972
Midpoint
228.2 km
Total: 456.1 km
Midpoint 228.2 km
456.1 km 5 hrs 7 min
Destination Bethlehem N6 End: Roux Street -28.23083, 28.30889

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Free State
One-way road span 456.1 km
Return-cycle span 912.3 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 7 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 228.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.69417, 26.70972
Midpoint -28.98180, 26.28062
End -28.23083, 28.30889
Places

Places in Bethlehem N6

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Clothing store

JetMart

👔 Clothing store 17 Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Clothing store

Edgars

👔 Clothing store Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Clothing store

Ackermans

👔 Clothing store Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Clothing store

American Swiss

👔 Clothing store 21 Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Bethlehem, 9701, Free State
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Clothing store

Trendy Shoes

👔 Clothing store Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Clothing store

Markham

👔 Clothing store Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Clothing store

Ideals

👔 Clothing store Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Clothing store

Exact

👔 Clothing store Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Fuel station

Total Sports

⛽ Fuel station Roux Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store 9 Muller Street, Bethlehem
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Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Bethlehem, 9700, Free State
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Convenience store

Sasol Bethlehem

⛽ Convenience store 8 Eufees Street, Bethlehem, 9701
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Bethlehem
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Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Baartman Street, Bethlehem, 9700, Free State
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Bethlehem
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Bethlehem
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Supermarket

Checkers

📍 Supermarket Bethlehem, 9701, Free State
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Department store

Game Bethlehem

🏬 Department store 3371 Preekstoel, Bethlehem, 9700
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Department store

Woolworth Dihlabeng

🏬 Department store 3371 Preekstoel
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Department store

Edgars Dihlabeng

🏬 Department store 3371 Preekstoel, Bethlehem, 9700
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Department store

Jet Dihlabeng

🏬 Department store 3371 Preekstoel, Bethlehem, 9700
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School

Bodikela Intermediate School

🏫 School 2306 Mokgele Street, Vuka Bethlehem
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School

Matswathaka Primary School

🏫 School 2812 Shupinyaneng Street, Thorisong Bethlehem
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Questions 9
How far is Aliwal N3 from Bethlehem N6? +
Aliwal N3 is about 456.1 km from Bethlehem N6 by road.
How long does it take from Aliwal N3 to Bethlehem N6? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aliwal N3 to Bethlehem N6 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Aliwal N3 to Bethlehem N6? +
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 Aliwal N3 to Bethlehem N6? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R870.95 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R874.56 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,060.77 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,067.34 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aliwal N3 to Bethlehem N6? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Kroonstad
From Aliwal N3 To Bethlehem N6
Western Bypass
From Aliwal N3 To Bethlehem N6
: Senekal
From Aliwal N3 To Bethlehem N6
Theunissen
From Aliwal N3 To Bethlehem N6

Route Locations

Start area
Aliwal N3, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bethlehem N6, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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