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Distance from Bethlehem R44 to Nigel

Bethlehem R44 to Nigel is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 227.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 17 min.

N Bethlehem R44 → Nigel
Road distance
227.8 km
N3 R42
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
201.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 17 min
Start point
Roux Street
Return: 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
197 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R434.98
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R436.78
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R529.78
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R533.06
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R573.93
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R576.31
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R699.02
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R703.35
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R755.17
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R758.31
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R919.76
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R925.46
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
5° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
185° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.2308, 28.3089
End coords Destination point
-26.4260, 28.4704
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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227.8 km 3 hrs 17 min
Start Bethlehem R44
Finish Nigel
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Roux Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Muller Street
    0.9 km
  3. Turn left onto Hospital Road
    116.9 km
  4. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  5. Continue straight
    28.6 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N3: Heidelberg
    0.8 km
  7. Merge slight right
    46.9 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    19.5 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R42: Nigel
    0.5 km
  10. Turn sharp right onto Jacobs Street
    11.7 km
  11. Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue
    1.6 km
  12. Enter the roundabout
    0.0 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R644.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
114.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 38 min • 1 hr 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
16.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
37.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
12.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Nigel
06:34 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R952.22
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.56
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R45.56
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,002.34
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethlehem R44 Start: Roux Street -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint
114.2 km
Total: 227.8 km
Midpoint 114.2 km
227.8 km 3 hrs 17 min
Destination Nigel -26.42596, 28.47043

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 227.8 km
Return-cycle span 455.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 17 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 5.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 114.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint -27.28733, 28.49704
End -26.42596, 28.47043
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Nigel
1
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Bethlehem R44 from Nigel? +
Bethlehem R44 is about 227.8 km from Nigel by road.
How long does it take from Bethlehem R44 to Nigel? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethlehem R44 to Nigel in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bethlehem R44 to Nigel? +
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 R44 to Nigel? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R434.98 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R436.78 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R529.78 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R533.06 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethlehem R44 to Nigel? +
Yes. There are 8 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

: Heidelberg
From Bethlehem R44 To Nigel
Johannesburg
From Bethlehem R44 To Nigel
: Nigel
From Bethlehem R44 To Nigel

Route Locations

Start area
Bethlehem R44, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Nigel
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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