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Distance from Bethlehem to Johannesburg N3 M2

Bethlehem to Johannesburg N3 M2 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 264.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 35 min.

N Bethlehem → Johannesburg N3 M2
Road distance
264.0 km
M2 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
225.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 35 min
Start point
Roux Street
Return: 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
215 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R441.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R444.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R492.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R496.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R583.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R585.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R649.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R654.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R767.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R770.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R854.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R861.57
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
354° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
174° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.2308, 28.3089
End coords Destination point
-26.2128, 28.0561
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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264.0 km 3 hrs 35 min
Start Bethlehem
Finish Johannesburg N3 M2
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
    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
    61.1 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2: Johannesburg
    1.5 km
  10. Merge slight right
    7.0 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 13 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 -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
132.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 47 min • 1 hr 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
43.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johannesburg N3 M2
06:32 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 23 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,103.45
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.28
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R52.80
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,161.52
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethlehem Start: Roux Street -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint
132.3 km
Total: 264.0 km
Midpoint 132.3 km
264.0 km 3 hrs 35 min
Destination Johannesburg N3 M2 -26.21281, 28.05614

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 264.0 km
Return-cycle span 528.0 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 35 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 132.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint -27.13957, 28.53903
End -26.21281, 28.05614
Destination services

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3 M2
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3 M2
6
  • Jam Clothing
    57 Von Weilligh Street
  • Woolworths
    Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Footgear
    86 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Markham
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Rage
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Mr Price
    Kerk Street, Johannesburg, 2001
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3 M2
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3 M2
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 4 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3 M2
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3 M2
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Johannesburg N3 M2
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3 M2
6
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Questions 9
How far is Bethlehem from Johannesburg N3 M2? +
Bethlehem is about 264.0 km from Johannesburg N3 M2 by road.
How long does it take from Bethlehem to Johannesburg N3 M2? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethlehem to Johannesburg N3 M2 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bethlehem to Johannesburg N3 M2? +
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 Johannesburg N3 M2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R441.91 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R444.00 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R492.27 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R496.27 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethlehem to Johannesburg N3 M2? +
Yes. There are 13 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 Johannesburg N3 M2
Johannesburg
From Bethlehem To Johannesburg N3 M2

Route Locations

Start area
Bethlehem
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg N3 M2, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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