Distance from Bethlehem to Makana Way

N Bethlehem → Makana Way
Road distance
823.5 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N6
Bethlehem to Makana Way is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 823.5 km in roughly 10 hrs 17 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
585.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.41×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 17 min
Start point
Roux Street
End point
Makana Way
Return: 20 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
617 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,572.39
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,578.91
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,915.09
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,926.95
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,074.68
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,083.29
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,526.86
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,542.50
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,729.85
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,741.17
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,324.81
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,345.40
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
196° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
16° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2308, 28.3089
End coords Destination point
-33.2825, 26.5658
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Travel modes
Bethlehem → Makana Way
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Car
823.5 km
10 hrs 17 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
823.5 km
~12 hrs 40 min
65 km/h avg
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Places along your journey

Places from Bethlehem to Makana Way

Fuel stops, restaurants, shops and services along or near your route.

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Schools & education 0.5 km

Khutliso Daniels Secondary School

Mbongela Street, Rhini Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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Schools & education 0.9 km

N V Cewu Public Primary School

Wakashe Street, Rhini Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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Schools & education 1.2 km

D D Siwisa Primary School

Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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Schools & education 1.3 km

C. M. Vellem Primary School

Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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Schools & education 1.3 km

Samuel Ntlebi Primary School

Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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Schools & education 1.5 km

T. E. M. Mrwetyana Secondary School

Ncame Street, Rhini Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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Schools & education 1.7 km

Ntsika Senior Secondary School

Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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Schools & education 1.8 km

Archie Mbolekwa School

P.O. Box 558, Rhini Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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Banks 2.6 km

Nedbank Highflats

R612 Site 27 Graisco Trading Co Tantji Highflats M Street, Grahamstown, 3276
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Professional services 3.0 km

Micronized Products (Pty) Ltd - Grahamstown

1 Victoria Road, Rhini Grahamstown, 6139
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Car services 3.9 km

Auto Clinic

2 Jarvis Street, Makhanda, 6139
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Convenience store 4.2 km

Quickshop

Grahamstown
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Supermarkets 4.5 km

Shoprite

Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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Clothing & fashion 4.5 km

PEP

Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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Convenience store 4.7 km

Pick n Pay

68 Bathurst Street, Grahamstown, 6148, Eastern Cape
Fuel stations 4.7 km

Shell

67 Beaufort Street, 6139, Eastern Cape
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Banks 4.8 km

GBS Mutual Bank

18-20 Hill Street, Grahamstown, 6139
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Clothing & fashion 4.8 km

PEP

Hill Street, Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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Gifts & hobbies 4.9 km

Tops at Spar

35 African Street, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
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Supermarkets 4.9 km

Spar

35 African Street, Grahamstown, 6139
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Banks 4.9 km

Nedbank

94 High Street, Grahamstown, 6139
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Government offices 4.9 km

Director of Public Prosecutions Eastern Cape

94 High Street, Grahamstown, 6139
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Government offices 4.9 km

Makana Health Sub-district Offices

2 Huntley Street, Grahamstown, 6139
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Banks 4.9 km

Capitec Bank

98 High Street, Grahamstown, 6139
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Government offices 4.9 km

Department of Economic Development and Environmental Affairs

5 Huntley Street, Grahamstown, 6139
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Opticians 4.9 km

Spec Savers

Shop 50 African Street, Grahamstown, 6139
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Supermarkets 4.9 km

Checkers

Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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Government offices 5.0 km

Department of Roads and Transport

5 Huntley Street, Grahamstown, 6139
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Gifts & hobbies 5.0 km

The Crazy Store

Shop 42 African Street, Grahamstown, 6139
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Supermarkets 5.0 km

Pick n Pay

Makhanda
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Pet services 5.1 km

Hoof & Hound

Shop 17 Allen Street, Makhanda, 6139
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Professional services 5.2 km

Legal Resources Centre

116 Thompson Street, Grahamstown, 6139
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Professional services 5.2 km

Gadra Education Office

1 Thompson Street, Grahamstown, 6139
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Food & drink 5.2 km

Jacques' Artisinal Bread

36 New Street, Makhanda, 6139
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Electronics 5.2 km

GEEnet

63 New Street, Makhanda, 6139
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Professional services 5.3 km

South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB)

Somerset Street, Makhanda, 6139
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Home & garden 6.3 km

Bouquet Florist for Flowers Grahamstown

3 Schonland Avenue, Grahamstown, 6140
Route

Route overview

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823.5 km 10 hrs 17 min
Start Bethlehem
Finish Makana Way
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Turn-by-turn directions

Route directions
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Directions from Bethlehem to Makana Way via N1 and N6
National highway route N1 N6
  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
    120.1 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  8. Turn left
    2.4 km
  9. Turn right
    122.1 km
  10. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  11. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    162.9 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Voortrekker Street
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto Voortrekker Street
    1.8 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    129.4 km
  16. Turn right
    0.7 km
  17. Turn left
    70.4 km
  18. Turn right onto Beaufort Street
    2.4 km
  19. Turn right onto Makana Way
    1.0 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
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
412.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 8 min • 5 hrs 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
59.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
137.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
44.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
71.1%
Solar data
Daylight window at Makana Way
07:04 – 17:16
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 12 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:04
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,442.16
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.47
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R164.70
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,623.33
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethlehem Start: Roux Street -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint
412.1 km
Total: 823.5 km
Midpoint 412.1 km
823.5 km 10 hrs 17 min
Destination Makana Way End: Makana Way -33.28247, 26.56580

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 823.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,647.0 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 17 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 412.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint -30.36343, 26.76655
End -33.28247, 26.56580
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Questions 9
How far is Bethlehem from Makana Way? +
Bethlehem is about 823.5 km from Makana Way by road.
How long does it take from Bethlehem to Makana Way? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethlehem to Makana Way 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 Makana Way? +
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 Makana Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,572.39 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,578.91 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,915.09 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,926.95 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethlehem to Makana Way? +
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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Route Locations

Start area
Bethlehem
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Makana Way, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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