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Distance from Bethlehem to L2601

N Bethlehem → L2601
Road distance
423.9 km
Provincial mix · R616
Bethlehem to L2601 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 423.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 30 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
289.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.46×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 30 min
Start point
Roux Street
End point
the fork
Return: 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
330 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R809.35
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R812.71
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R985.75
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R991.85
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,067.89
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,072.32
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,300.64
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,308.69
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,405.12
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,410.95
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,711.37
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,721.97
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
92° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
272° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2308, 28.3089
End coords Destination point
-28.3037, 31.2648
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 13 °C Bethlehem Clear Sky View Forecast → 18 °C L2601 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Bethlehem → L2601
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Car
423.9 km
5 hrs 30 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
423.9 km
~6 hrs 31 min
65 km/h avg
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424 km
~50 min
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423.9 km 5 hrs 30 min
Start Bethlehem
Finish L2601
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Directions from Bethlehem to L2601 via R616
Provincial road route R616
  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
    67.8 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  6. Turn left
    12.3 km
  7. Turn left
    2.5 km
  8. Turn right
    61.9 km
  9. Turn right
    26.4 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Victoria Street
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Victoria Street
    7.4 km
  12. Continue straight
    63.0 km
  13. Turn right
    6.0 km
  14. Turn right
    81.0 km
  15. Turn left
    0.2 km
  16. Turn right
    1.7 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.3 km
  18. 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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
212.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 45 min • 2 hrs 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
30.5 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
70.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at L2601
06:32 – 17:10
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 37 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 45 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,771.77
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.48
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R84.77
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,865.02
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethlehem Start: Roux Street -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint
212.0 km
Total: 423.9 km
Midpoint 212.0 km
423.9 km 5 hrs 30 min
Destination L2601 End: the fork -28.30375, 31.26483

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 423.9 km
Return-cycle span 847.7 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 30 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 212.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint -28.33199, 29.97138
End -28.30375, 31.26483
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Questions 9
How far is Bethlehem from L2601? +
Bethlehem is about 423.9 km from L2601 by road.
How long does it take from Bethlehem to L2601? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethlehem to L2601 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bethlehem to L2601? +
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 L2601? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R809.35 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R812.71 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R985.75 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R991.85 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethlehem to L2601? +
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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From Bethlehem To L2601

Route Locations

Start area
Bethlehem
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
L2601, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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