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Distance from Bethlehem N1 to The Grove

Bethlehem N1 to The Grove is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,248.0 km in roughly 13 hrs 43 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Bethlehem N1 → The Grove
Road distance
1,248.0 km
M12 N1 N7
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,118.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 43 min
Start point
Roux Street
Return: 27 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
823 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
15 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,089.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,099.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,327.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,346.16
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,756.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,769.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,070.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,095.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,627.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,644.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,040.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,073.19
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
234° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
54° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2308, 28.3089
End coords Destination point
-33.8014, 18.5219
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,248.0 km 13 hrs 43 min
Start Bethlehem N1
Finish The Grove
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    646.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  9. Continue straight
    62.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N7: Malmesbury
    0.3 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards N7: Malmesbury
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards N7: Malmesbury
    0.3 km
  13. Continue straight
    8.0 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M12: Durbanville
    0.8 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards Tableview
    0.1 km
  16. Go straight onto Malibongwe Drive
    1.6 km
  17. Continue straight onto Sandown Road
    1.2 km
  18. Turn left onto Parklands Main Road
    0.3 km
  19. Turn left
    0.0 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R242.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Routes ↩ The Grove → Bethlehem N1 Bethlehem N1 to Johannesburg Bethlehem N1 to Pretoria Bethlehem N1 to Cape Town Bethlehem N1 to Durban Johannesburg to The Grove Pretoria to The Grove Cape Town to The Grove
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Halfway point
623.9 km
Free State to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 51 min • 6 hrs 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
89.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
207.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
67.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at The Grove
07:20 – 18:05
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 44 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 min
SunriseDawn break
07:20
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,216.67
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R24.96
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R249.60
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,491.24
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethlehem N1 Start: Roux Street -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint
623.9 km
Total: 1,248.0 km
Midpoint 623.9 km
1,248.0 km 13 hrs 43 min
Destination The Grove -33.80141, 18.52191

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,248.0 km
Return-cycle span 2,496.0 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 623.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint -31.47749, 23.78315
End -33.80141, 18.52191
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around The Grove
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around The Grove
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around The Grove
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around The Grove
1
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Questions 9
How far is Bethlehem N1 from The Grove? +
Bethlehem N1 is about 1,248.0 km from The Grove by road.
How long does it take from Bethlehem N1 to The Grove? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethlehem N1 to The Grove 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 The Grove? +
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 The Grove? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,089.17 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,099.05 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,327.29 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,346.16 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethlehem N1 to The Grove? +
Yes. There are 5 tollgates 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Bloemfontein
From Bethlehem N1 To The Grove
: Cape Town
From Bethlehem N1 To The Grove
: Malmesbury
From Bethlehem N1 To The Grove
Goodwood
From Bethlehem N1 To The Grove
: Durbanville
From Bethlehem N1 To The Grove
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From Bethlehem N1 To The Grove
Tableview
From Bethlehem N1 To The Grove

Route Locations

Start area
Bethlehem N1, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
The Grove, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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