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Distance from Bethlehem to Dippenaar Circle

N Bethlehem → Dippenaar Circle
Road distance
809.6 km
M4 N1 N6
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
533.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.52×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
37
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 24 min
Start point
Roux Street
End point
Dippenaar Circle
Return: 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
564 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,545.88
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,552.29
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,882.80
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,894.46
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,039.70
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,048.16
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,484.25
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,499.63
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,683.81
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,694.94
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,268.75
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,288.98
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
185° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
5° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2308, 28.3089
End coords Destination point
-33.0159, 27.8470
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Bethlehem to Dippenaar Circle is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 809.6 km in roughly 9 hrs 24 min.
Travel modes
Bethlehem → Dippenaar Circle
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Car
809.6 km
9 hrs 24 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
809.6 km
~12 hrs 27 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
810 km
↑ 5 hrs 47 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 37 min
With airport
~3 hrs 37 min
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809.6 km 9 hrs 24 min
Start Bethlehem
Finish Dippenaar Circle
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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
    120.1 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  8. Turn left
    2.4 km
  9. Turn right
    122.1 km
  10. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  11. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    162.9 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    2.8 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    173.4 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  21. Continue
    2.1 km
  22. Continue straight onto North East Expressway
    2.9 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Pearce Street
    0.4 km
  24. Turn right onto Pearce Road
    0.5 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Pearce Road
    0.0 km
  26. Continue onto Pearce Road
    0.5 km
  27. Continue straight onto Lukin Road
    1.0 km
  28. At the end of the road, turn right onto Oxford Street
    0.1 km
  29. Turn left onto Connaught Avenue
    0.3 km
  30. Continue straight onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.4 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.0 km
  32. Continue onto Amalinda Main Road
    1.4 km
  33. Turn left onto Fitchett Road
    0.9 km
  34. Turn right onto Northwest Expressway
    2.4 km
  35. Turn left onto Dunoon Road
    0.4 km
  36. Turn right onto Dippenaar Circle
    0.2 km
  37. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M4 - Magalies Toll Route.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Dippenaar Circle → Bethlehem Bethlehem to Johannesburg Bethlehem to Pretoria Bethlehem to Cape Town Bethlehem to Durban Johannesburg to Dippenaar Circle Pretoria to Dippenaar Circle Cape Town to Dippenaar Circle
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
405.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 42 min • 4 hrs 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
58.3 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
134.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
43.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
65.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Dippenaar Circle
06:50 – 17:18
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 28 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:50
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,384.11
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.19
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R161.92
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,562.22
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (40)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
7
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
10
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethlehem Start: Roux Street -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint
405.1 km
Total: 809.6 km
Midpoint 405.1 km
809.6 km 9 hrs 24 min
Destination Dippenaar Circle End: Dippenaar Circle -33.01592, 27.84700

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 809.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,619.2 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 37
Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 405.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint -30.31825, 26.71560
End -33.01592, 27.84700
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Dippenaar Circle
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Dippenaar Circle
4
  • PEP
    Main Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • JetStores
    JetStores, Caxton Street, North End, Buffalo City Ward 47, KuGompo (East London), Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, 5201, South Africa
  • Kingons
    82 Queen Street
  • Woolworths
    Surrey Road, East London, 5247
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Dippenaar Circle
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Dippenaar Circle
6
  • Shell
    110 Jan Smuts Avenue, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, 5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    234 Oxford Street, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5247, Eastern Cape
  • BP
    18 Pearce Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Dippenaar Circle
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Dippenaar Circle
1
  • Clicks
    Amalinda Main Road, East London, 5252
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Dippenaar Circle
1
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Questions 9
How far is Bethlehem from Dippenaar Circle? +
Bethlehem is about 809.6 km from Dippenaar Circle by road.
How long does it take from Bethlehem to Dippenaar Circle? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethlehem to Dippenaar Circle in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Bethlehem to Dippenaar Circle? +
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 Dippenaar Circle? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,545.88 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,552.29 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,882.80 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,894.46 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethlehem to Dippenaar Circle? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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. 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 Dippenaar Circle
: Aliwal
From Bethlehem To Dippenaar Circle
London
From Bethlehem To Dippenaar Circle
Mangaung
From Bethlehem To Dippenaar Circle
Expressway
From Bethlehem To Dippenaar Circle

Route Locations

Start area
Bethlehem
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Dippenaar Circle, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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