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Distance from Bethlehem to A 26

Bethlehem to A 26 is a practical regional trip, covering about 80.4 km in roughly 1 hr 8 min.

N Bethlehem → A 26
Road distance
80.4 km
R57
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
62.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 8 min
Start point
Roux Street
Return: 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
68 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
70.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R134.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R135.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R149.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R151.10
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R177.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R178.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R197.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R199.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R233.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R234.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R260.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R262.33
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
125° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
305° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2308, 28.3089
End coords Destination point
-28.5529, 28.8288
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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80.4 km 1 hr 8 min
Start Bethlehem
Finish A 26
Map key
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
    1.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    44.2 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R57: Kestell
    0.4 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right
    29.0 km
  6. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    3.0 km
  7. Turn right
    1.5 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.1 km
  9. Turn right
    0.0 km
  10. Turn left
    0.0 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ A 26 → Bethlehem Bethlehem to Johannesburg Bethlehem to Pretoria Bethlehem to Cape Town Bethlehem to Durban Johannesburg to A 26 Pretoria to A 26 Cape Town to A 26
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
40.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
34 min • 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
5.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
13.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
4.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A 26
06:34 – 17:27
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 40 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R335.98
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.61
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R16.08
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R353.66
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (1)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethlehem Start: Roux Street -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint
40.2 km
Total: 80.4 km
Midpoint 40.2 km
80.4 km 1 hr 8 min
Destination A 26 -28.55292, 28.82881

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 80.4 km
Return-cycle span 160.8 km
Traversal time 1 hr 8 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 13.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 40.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint -28.28569, 28.65646
End -28.55292, 28.82881
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around A 26
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around A 26
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around A 26
2
  • Shoprite
    Phuthaditjhaba, 9866, Free State
  • Shoprite
    Phuthaditjhaba, 9869, Free State
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Questions 8
How far is Bethlehem from A 26? +
Bethlehem is about 80.4 km from A 26 by road.
How long does it take from Bethlehem to A 26? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethlehem to A 26 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bethlehem to A 26? +
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 to A 26? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R134.55 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R135.19 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R149.89 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R151.10 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethlehem to A 26? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

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From Bethlehem To A 26

Route Locations

Start area
Bethlehem
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
A 26, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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