Distance from Baccarat to Bethlehem

N Baccarat → Bethlehem

Road distance

280.8 km

Highway dominant · N3 / N5

Baccarat to Bethlehem is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 280.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 22 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

166.3 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.69×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

3 hrs 22 min

Start point

Baccarat Street

End point

Roux Street

Return: 45 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

202 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

83.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

3 hrs 37 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R536.24

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R538.46

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

252° WSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

72° ENE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-27.7678, 29.9194

End coords Destination point

-28.2308, 28.3089

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 16 °C Baccarat Fair View Forecast → 15 °C Bethlehem Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Baccarat → Bethlehem

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Car

280.8 km

3 hrs 22 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

280.8 km

~4 hrs 19 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 2 hrs 49 min faster · Search →

Nearby places

Places in Bethlehem

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

30 places View all →

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Clothing & fashion 0.2 km

Route

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Start Baccarat

Finish Bethlehem

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Destination

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Directions from Baccarat to Bethlehem via N3 and N5

National highway route N3 N5

Head on Baccarat Street

0.0 km
Turn right onto Cabana Crescent

0.3 km
Turn right onto Saint Bruno Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Link Road

0.0 km
Turn left onto Boundary Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Link Road

2.4 km
Turn left

0.7 km
Turn right onto Ladysmith Drive

1.1 km
At the end of the road, turn right

100.0 km
Turn left

2.6 km
Turn right

12.6 km
Take the exit ramp right towards N3: Harrismith

0.9 km
Merge slight right

17.3 km
Continue straight

50.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith

0.7 km
Continue straight

0.1 km
Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith

90.2 km
Continue left 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 4

Known total R260.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

140.5 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 41 min • 1 hr 41 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

20.2 L needed

Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

46.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

15.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

59.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Bethlehem

06:43 – 17:22

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 38 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

8 hrs 13 min

SunriseDawn break

06:43

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,173.89

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R5.62

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R56.17

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,235.67

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (6)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

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Route sheet

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Origin Baccarat Start: Baccarat Street -27.76784, 29.91935

Midpoint

140.5 km

Total: 280.8 km

Midpoint 140.5 km

280.8 km 3 hrs 22 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 280.8 km

Return-cycle span 561.7 km

Traversal time 3 hrs 22 min

Maneuver count 20

Maneuver density 7.1 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 140.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.76784, 29.91935

Midpoint -28.44751, 29.51709

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 Baccarat from Bethlehem? +

Baccarat is about 280.8 km from Bethlehem by road.

How long does it take from Baccarat to Bethlehem? +

The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Baccarat to Bethlehem in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from Baccarat 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 Baccarat to Bethlehem? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R536.24 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R538.46 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R653.11 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R657.15 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Baccarat to Bethlehem? +

Yes. There are 4 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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Towns along the route

Cabana Crescent

From Baccarat To Bethlehem

: Harrismith

From Baccarat To Bethlehem

Route Locations

Start area

Baccarat, KwaZulu-Natal

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Bethlehem

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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