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Distance from Bethlehem to Lyon

Bethlehem to Lyon is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 664.5 km in roughly 7 hrs 57 min.

N Bethlehem → Lyon
Road distance
664.5 km
412.9 mi • 358.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
590.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 57 min
Return: 15 hrs 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 57 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,112.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,117.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,239.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,249.24
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,467.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,474.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,635.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,648.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,931.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,940.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,151.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,168.82
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 57 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
8 hrs 12 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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664.5 km 7 hrs 57 min
Start Bethlehem
Finish Lyon
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Turn-by-turn directions

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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
    111.3 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  8. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Road towards N8: Kimberley
    0.1 km
  9. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.9 km
  10. Merge slight left onto Oliver Street
    3.7 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dalham Road
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  14. Turn left onto Long Street
    1.7 km
  15. Continue straight onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    3.6 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    240.9 km
  18. Turn right
    12.9 km
  19. 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 N1
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
331.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 58 min • 3 hrs 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bethlehem → Lyon
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bethlehem
Destination area Arrival
Lyon, Northern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bethlehem → Lyon
Bethlehem Origin postcode
Not available
Lyon Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
292.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
371.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
388.1 km
Rev Related route set
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Lyon → Bethlehem
Bethlehem ↔ Lyon
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethlehem -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint
331.9 km
Total: 664.5 km
Midpoint 331.9 km
664.5 km 7 hrs 57 min
Destination Lyon -28.79751, 22.30109

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 664.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,329.0 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 57 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 331.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint -29.11250, 25.33523
End -28.79751, 22.30109
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Questions 9
How far is Bethlehem from Lyon? +
Bethlehem is about 664.5 km from Lyon by road.
How long does it take from Bethlehem to Lyon? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethlehem to Lyon 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 Lyon? +
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 Lyon? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,112.40 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,117.67 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,239.19 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,249.24 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethlehem to Lyon? +
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 Lyon
Kimberley
From Bethlehem To Lyon

Route Locations

Start area
Bethlehem
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Lyon, Northern Cape
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.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 292.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 371.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 388.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 425.9 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 521.7 km

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