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Distance from Bethlehem to Heerlen

Bethlehem to Heerlen is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 267.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 42 min.

N Bethlehem → Heerlen
Road distance
267.8 km
166.4 mi • 144.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
222.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 42 min
Return: 7 hrs 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 42 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 57 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R448.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R450.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R499.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R503.52
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R591.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R594.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R659.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R664.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R778.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R782.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R867.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R874.17
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 42 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 57 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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267.8 km 3 hrs 42 min
Start Bethlehem
Finish Heerlen
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    53.9 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M94: Germiston
    0.5 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards Kritzinger Road
    0.1 km
  11. Go straight onto Kritzinger Road
    1.3 km
  12. Continue straight onto Jan Coetzee Road
    0.9 km
  13. Continue straight onto Van Rensburg Street
    0.4 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right onto Ring Road East
    0.6 km
  15. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.3 km
  16. Take the ramp slight left towards Kimberley
    0.5 km
  17. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    10.6 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M17
    0.6 km
  19. Turn right onto Xavier Street
    0.6 km
  20. Turn left onto Rifle Range Road
    1.0 km
  21. Turn right onto Shakespeare Avenue
    0.9 km
  22. Turn left onto Akker Street
    0.2 km
  23. Turn right onto Eucalyptus Road
    0.3 km
  24. Turn right onto Erding Road
    0.4 km
  25. Continue straight onto Essen Road
    0.1 km
  26. Turn right onto Carnac Road
    0.1 km
  27. Turn right onto Heerlen Place
    0.0 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R644.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
134.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 51 min • 1 hr 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bethlehem → Heerlen
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bethlehem
Destination area Arrival
Heerlen, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bethlehem → Heerlen
Bethlehem Origin postcode
Not available
Heerlen Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
8.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
25.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
29.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Heerlen → Bethlehem
Bethlehem ↔ Heerlen
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethlehem -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint
134.2 km
Total: 267.8 km
Midpoint 134.2 km
267.8 km 3 hrs 42 min
Destination Heerlen -26.24625, 27.99334

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 267.8 km
Return-cycle span 535.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 42 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 10.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 134.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint -27.12230, 28.53818
End -26.24625, 27.99334
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Heerlen
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Heerlen
6
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 2091, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Columbine Avenue and Rifle Range Roadd, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Braiders
    58 Earp Street
  • PEP
    Seranium Street, Johannesburg, 2190, Gauteng
  • Starlite Fashions
    Helen Joseph Street, Johannesburg
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 1862, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Heerlen
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Heerlen
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 2 nearby matches around Heerlen
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Heerlen
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Heerlen
6
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Questions 9
How far is Bethlehem from Heerlen? +
Bethlehem is about 267.8 km from Heerlen by road.
How long does it take from Bethlehem to Heerlen? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethlehem to Heerlen in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bethlehem to Heerlen? +
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 Heerlen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R448.37 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R450.49 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R499.47 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R503.52 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethlehem to Heerlen? +
Yes. There are 11 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 To Heerlen
Johannesburg
From Bethlehem To Heerlen
: Germiston
From Bethlehem To Heerlen
Kimberley
From Bethlehem To Heerlen
ern Bypass
From Bethlehem To Heerlen
Heerlen Place
From Bethlehem To Heerlen

Route Locations

Start area
Bethlehem
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Heerlen, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 8.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 25.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 29.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 106.3 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 113.4 km

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