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Distance from Bethlehem N3 to City Deep

Bethlehem N3 to City Deep is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 213.7 km in roughly 2 hrs 30 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Bethlehem N3 → City Deep
Road distance
213.7 km
M31 N17
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
203.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.05×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
9
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 30 min
Return: 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
150 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 45 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R357.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R359.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R398.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R401.65
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R471.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R474.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R525.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R529.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R620.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R623.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R691.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R697.30
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
334° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
154° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-27.8619, 28.9588
End coords Destination point
-26.2152, 28.0639
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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213.7 km 2 hrs 30 min
Start Bethlehem N3
Finish City Deep
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    147.1 km
  2. Keep slight right at the fork
    55.5 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Johannesburg
    0.1 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork towards N17: Johannesburg
    1.7 km
  5. Merge slight right
    3.7 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M31: Heidelbergweg
    0.5 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right onto Heidelberg Road
    4.5 km
  8. Turn right
    0.5 km
  9. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N17
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N17. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
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
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ City Deep → Bethlehem N3 Bethlehem N3 to Johannesburg Bethlehem N3 to Pretoria Bethlehem N3 to Cape Town Bethlehem N3 to Durban Johannesburg to City Deep Pretoria to City Deep Cape Town to City Deep
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
107.1 km
Free State to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 15 min • 1 hr 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
15.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
35.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
11.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
95.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at City Deep
06:32 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 31 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R893.06
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.27
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R42.73
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R940.06
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethlehem N3 -27.86189, 28.95883
Midpoint
107.1 km
Total: 213.7 km
Midpoint 107.1 km
213.7 km 2 hrs 30 min
Destination City Deep -26.21518, 28.06390

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Gauteng
One-way road span 213.7 km
Return-cycle span 427.3 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 30 min
Maneuver count 9
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 107.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.86189, 28.95883
Midpoint -26.97916, 28.58447
End -26.21518, 28.06390
Destination services

Available in City Deep

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around City Deep
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around City Deep
6
  • Jam Clothing
    57 Von Weilligh Street
  • Footgear
    86 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Markham
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Mr Price
    Kerk Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Woolworths
    Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Rage
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around City Deep
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around City Deep
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 4 nearby matches around City Deep
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around City Deep
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around City Deep
6
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Questions 9
How far is Bethlehem N3 from City Deep? +
Bethlehem N3 is about 213.7 km from City Deep by road.
How long does it take from Bethlehem N3 to City Deep? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethlehem N3 to City Deep in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bethlehem N3 to City Deep? +
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 N3 to City Deep? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R357.65 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R359.34 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R398.41 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R401.65 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethlehem N3 to City Deep? +
Yes. There are 12 tollgates 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 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. 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

: Johannesburg
From Bethlehem N3 To City Deep
Springs
From Bethlehem N3 To City Deep
: Heidelbergweg
From Bethlehem N3 To City Deep

Route Locations

Start area
Bethlehem N3, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
City Deep, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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