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Distance from Bethlehem to L1698

N Bethlehem → L1698
Road distance
356.7 km
Provincial mix · R616
Bethlehem to L1698 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 356.7 km in roughly 4 hrs 47 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
250.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.43×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 47 min
Start point
Roux Street
Return: 9 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
287 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R717.84
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R720.67
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R717.07
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R751.48
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R947.15
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R950.88
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R946.13
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R991.54
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,246.25
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,251.16
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,244.91
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,304.66
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
97° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
277° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2308, 28.3089
End coords Destination point
-28.4692, 30.8515
Taxi Transport options
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 9 °C Bethlehem Clear Sky View Forecast → 14 °C L1698 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Bethlehem → L1698
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Car
356.7 km
4 hrs 47 min
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Two-wheeler
356.7 km
~5 hrs 29 min
65 km/h avg
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356.7 km 287 min
Start Bethlehem
Finish L1698
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Bethlehem to L1698 via R616
    Provincial road route R616
  2. Head on Roux Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Muller Street
    1.0 km
  4. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  5. Merge slight right
    67.8 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  7. Turn left
    12.3 km
  8. Turn left
    2.5 km
  9. Turn right
    61.9 km
  10. Turn right
    26.4 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Victoria Street
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Victoria Street
    6.0 km
  13. Turn right
    45.4 km
  14. Turn right
    23.7 km
  15. Turn right
    15.0 km
  16. Turn left
    2.4 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R260.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 4 toll points from our database.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ L1698 → Bethlehem Bethlehem to Johannesburg Bethlehem to Pretoria Bethlehem to Cape Town Bethlehem to Durban Johannesburg to L1698 Pretoria to L1698 Cape Town to L1698
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
178.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 23 min • 2 hrs 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
25.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
59.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
19.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
70.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at L1698
06:42 – 17:07
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:54
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 24 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
06:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,491.04
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.13
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R71.34
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,569.52
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethlehem Start: Roux Street -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint
178.4 km
Total: 356.7 km
Midpoint 178.4 km
356.7 km 287 min
Destination L1698 -28.46924, 30.85153

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 356.7 km
Return-cycle span 713.4 km
Traversal time 287 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 178.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint -28.56817, 29.77226
End -28.46924, 30.85153
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How far is Bethlehem from L1698? +
Bethlehem is about 356.7 km from L1698 by road.
How long does it take from Bethlehem to L1698? +
The drive usually takes about 287 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethlehem to L1698 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bethlehem to L1698? +
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 L1698? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R717.84 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R720.67 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R717.07 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R751.48 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethlehem to L1698? +
Yes. There are 4 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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