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Distance from Bethlehem N1 to Richmond

N Bethlehem N1 → Richmond
Road distance
606.6 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
549.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
9
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 33 min
Start point
Roux Street
Return: 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
393 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,158.32
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,163.12
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,410.77
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,419.50
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,528.33
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,534.67
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,861.43
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,872.96
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,010.96
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,019.31
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,449.25
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,464.42
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
229° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
49° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2308, 28.3089
End coords Destination point
-31.4131, 23.9436
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Bethlehem N1 to Richmond is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 606.6 km in roughly 6 hrs 33 min.
Travel modes
Bethlehem N1 → Richmond
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Car
606.6 km
6 hrs 33 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
606.6 km
~9 hrs 19 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
607 km
↑ 3 hrs 21 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 12 min
With airport
~3 hrs 12 min
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606.6 km 6 hrs 33 min
Start Bethlehem N1
Finish Richmond
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Roux Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Malan Street
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Commissioner Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  5. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  6. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    468.7 km
  7. Turn left
    0.2 km
  8. Turn left
    0.1 km
  9. 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 N1
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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Halfway point
303.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 16 min • 3 hrs 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
43.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
100.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
32.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Richmond
07:05 – 17:34
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 49 min
SunriseDawn break
07:05
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,535.70
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.13
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R121.33
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,669.15
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethlehem N1 Start: Roux Street -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint
303.4 km
Total: 606.6 km
Midpoint 303.4 km
606.6 km 6 hrs 33 min
Destination Richmond -31.41306, 23.94361

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 606.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,213.3 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 33 min
Maneuver count 9
Maneuver density 1.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 303.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint -29.58145, 26.03793
End -31.41306, 23.94361
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Questions 9
How far is Bethlehem N1 from Richmond? +
Bethlehem N1 is about 606.6 km from Richmond by road.
How long does it take from Bethlehem N1 to Richmond? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethlehem N1 to Richmond 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 Bethlehem N1 to Richmond? +
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 Bethlehem N1 to Richmond? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,158.32 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,163.12 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,410.77 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,419.50 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethlehem N1 to Richmond? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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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Route Locations

Start area
Bethlehem N1, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Richmond
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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