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Distance from Bethlehem to Coast N5

Bethlehem to Coast N5 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 500.8 km in roughly 5 hrs 55 min.

N Bethlehem → Coast N5
Road distance
500.8 km
R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
347.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.44×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 55 min
Start point
Roux Street
End point
Ray Nkonyeni Road
Return: 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
355 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R956.32
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R960.29
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,164.75
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,171.96
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,261.81
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,267.04
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,536.82
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,546.34
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,660.28
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,667.16
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,022.13
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,034.65
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
146° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
326° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2308, 28.3089
End coords Destination point
-30.8102, 30.3308
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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500.8 km 5 hrs 55 min
Start Bethlehem
Finish Coast N5
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
    91.6 km
  4. Merge slight right
    235.4 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  7. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  8. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  9. Merge slight right
    87.6 km
  10. Go straight
    6.0 km
  11. Go straight
    0.7 km
  12. Turn right
    2.4 km
  13. Turn sharp left
    3.6 km
  14. Turn right
    2.2 km
  15. Turn left
    0.2 km
  16. Turn right
    0.1 km
  17. Turn left onto Ray Nkonyeni Road
    1.9 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 22
Known total R1,007.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 22 toll points from our database.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Coast N5 → Bethlehem Bethlehem to Johannesburg Bethlehem to Pretoria Bethlehem to Cape Town Bethlehem to Durban Johannesburg to Coast N5 Pretoria to Coast N5 Cape Town to Coast N5
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
250.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 57 min • 2 hrs 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
36.1 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
83.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
27.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Coast N5
06:33 – 17:15
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 35 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,093.50
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.02
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R100.17
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,203.69
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
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
250.6 km
Total: 500.8 km
Midpoint 250.6 km
500.8 km 5 hrs 55 min
Destination Coast N5 End: Ray Nkonyeni Road -30.81018, 30.33083

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 500.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,001.7 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 250.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint -29.24376, 30.01903
End -30.81018, 30.33083
Destination services

Available in Coast N5

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 5 nearby matches around Coast N5
5
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Coast N5
1
  • PEP
    Margate, 4275, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Coast N5
1
  • Shell
    249 Marine Drive, 4276, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Coast N5
4
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Questions 9
How far is Bethlehem from Coast N5? +
Bethlehem is about 500.8 km from Coast N5 by road.
How long does it take from Bethlehem to Coast N5? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethlehem to Coast N5 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bethlehem to Coast N5? +
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 Coast N5? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R956.32 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R960.29 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,164.75 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,171.96 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethlehem to Coast N5? +
Yes. There are 22 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 long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Umumbulu
From Bethlehem To Coast N5
Richmond
From Bethlehem To Coast N5

Route Locations

Start area
Bethlehem
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Coast N5, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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