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Distance from Bethlehem N3 to Lyttelton

Bethlehem N3 to Lyttelton is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 258.8 km in roughly 2 hrs 57 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Bethlehem N3 → Lyttelton
Road distance
258.8 km
M10 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
239.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 57 min
Return: 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
177 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R494.25
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R496.30
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R601.97
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R605.70
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R652.13
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R654.84
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R794.27
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R799.18
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R858.07
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R861.63
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,045.09
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,051.56
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
341° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
161° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-27.8619, 28.9588
End coords Destination point
-25.8193, 28.1988
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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258.8 km 2 hrs 57 min
Start Bethlehem N3
Finish Lyttelton
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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
    81.1 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    25.9 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M10: Wierda Road
    0.7 km
  7. Turn left onto Wierda Road
    1.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Trichardt Road
    0.6 km
  9. Turn right onto Cradock Avenue
    0.1 km
  10. Turn right
    0.1 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.0 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 10 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
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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 -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Lyttelton → Bethlehem N3 Bethlehem N3 to Johannesburg Bethlehem N3 to Pretoria Bethlehem N3 to Cape Town Bethlehem N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Lyttelton Pretoria to Lyttelton Cape Town to Lyttelton
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
129.7 km
Free State to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 28 min • 1 hr 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
43.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
92.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lyttelton
06:34 – 17:32
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 48 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,081.97
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.18
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R51.77
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,138.92
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
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
129.7 km
Total: 258.8 km
Midpoint 129.7 km
258.8 km 2 hrs 57 min
Destination Lyttelton -25.81934, 28.19877

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Gauteng
One-way road span 258.8 km
Return-cycle span 517.7 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 57 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 129.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.86189, 28.95883
Midpoint -26.81137, 28.46053
End -25.81934, 28.19877
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Lyttelton
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Lyttelton
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Lyttelton
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Lyttelton
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Lyttelton
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Lyttelton
1
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Questions 9
How far is Bethlehem N3 from Lyttelton? +
Bethlehem N3 is about 258.8 km from Lyttelton by road.
How long does it take from Bethlehem N3 to Lyttelton? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethlehem N3 to Lyttelton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bethlehem N3 to Lyttelton? +
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 Lyttelton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R494.25 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R496.30 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R601.97 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R605.70 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethlehem N3 to Lyttelton? +
Yes. There are 23 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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Route Locations

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

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