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Distance from Bethlehem to Bloemfontein N2

Bethlehem to Bloemfontein N2 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 246.6 km in roughly 2 hrs 51 min.

N Bethlehem → Bloemfontein N2
Road distance
246.6 km
M30 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
226.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 51 min
Start point
Roux Street
Return: 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
171 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R412.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R414.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R459.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R463.63
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R544.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R547.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R606.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R611.73
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R716.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R720.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R798.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R804.91
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
244° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
64° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2308, 28.3089
End coords Destination point
-29.1164, 26.2155
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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246.6 km 2 hrs 51 min
Start Bethlehem
Finish Bloemfontein N2
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Destination
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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
    94.9 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M30: Mangaung
    0.9 km
  8. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    3.5 km
  11. Continue straight onto East Burger Street
    0.3 km
  12. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    0.9 km
  13. Turn left onto Markgraaff Street
    0.3 km
  14. Turn left onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.1 km
  15. Turn right
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Bloemfontein N2 → Bethlehem Bethlehem to Johannesburg Bethlehem to Pretoria Bethlehem to Cape Town Bethlehem to Durban Johannesburg to Bloemfontein N2 Pretoria to Bloemfontein N2 Cape Town to Bloemfontein N2
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
123.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 25 min • 1 hr 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
17.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
41.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bloemfontein N2
06:43 – 17:40
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 48 min
SunriseDawn break
06:43
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,030.88
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.93
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R49.32
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,085.14
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethlehem Start: Roux Street -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint
123.2 km
Total: 246.6 km
Midpoint 123.2 km
246.6 km 2 hrs 51 min
Destination Bloemfontein N2 -29.11640, 26.21550

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 246.6 km
Return-cycle span 493.2 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 6.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 123.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint -28.48658, 27.13222
End -29.11640, 26.21550
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 Bloemfontein N2
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Bloemfontein N2
6
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Bloemfontein N2
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Bloemfontein N2
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bloemfontein N2
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Bloemfontein N2
5
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Questions 9
How far is Bethlehem from Bloemfontein N2? +
Bethlehem is about 246.6 km from Bloemfontein N2 by road.
How long does it take from Bethlehem to Bloemfontein N2? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethlehem to Bloemfontein N2 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bethlehem to Bloemfontein N2? +
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 Bloemfontein N2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R412.85 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R414.80 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R459.90 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R463.63 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethlehem to Bloemfontein N2? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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

: Bloemfontein
From Bethlehem To Bloemfontein N2
: Mangaung
From Bethlehem To Bloemfontein N2
Bram Fischer
From Bethlehem To Bloemfontein N2

Route Locations

Start area
Bethlehem
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bloemfontein N2, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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