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Distance from Bethlehem to Merewent

Bethlehem to Merewent is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 393.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 11 min.

N Bethlehem → Merewent
Road distance
393.3 km
N3 N5 R102
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
322.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 11 min
Start point
Roux Street
End point
Dinapur Road
Return: 8 hrs 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
251 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
93.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R658.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R661.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R733.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R739.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R868.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R872.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R967.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R975.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,143.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,148.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,273.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,283.63
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
127° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
307° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2308, 28.3089
End coords Destination point
-29.9576, 30.9775
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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393.3 km 251 min
Start Bethlehem
Finish Merewent
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head south on Roux Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Muller Street, N5
    1.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Hospital Road, N5
    91.5 km
  4. Continue straight onto N3
    277.4 km
  5. Keep left
    0.4 km
  6. Keep right
    15.9 km
  7. Turn right onto South Coast Road, R102
    1.3 km
  8. Turn sharp left onto Jacobs Road
    0.3 km
  9. Turn right
    3.1 km
  10. Keep left
    0.4 km
  11. Keep left
    0.0 km
  12. Turn left onto Basil February Road
    1.0 km
  13. Turn slight left onto Badulla Drive
    0.4 km
  14. Turn right onto Dinapur Road
    0.4 km
  15. Arrive at Dinapur Road, on the left
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R707.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Routes ↩ Merewent → Bethlehem Bethlehem to Johannesburg Bethlehem to Pretoria Bethlehem to Cape Town Bethlehem to Durban Johannesburg to Merewent Pretoria to Merewent Cape Town to Merewent
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
196.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 5 min • 2 hrs 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
28.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
65.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
21.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Merewent
06:24 – 17:21
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 52 min
SunriseDawn break
06:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,643.99
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.87
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R78.66
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,730.51
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethlehem Start: Roux Street -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint
196.7 km
Total: 393.3 km
Midpoint 196.7 km
393.3 km 251 min
Destination Merewent End: Dinapur Road -29.95759, 30.97754

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 393.3 km
Return-cycle span 786.6 km
Traversal time 251 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 196.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint -28.87664, 29.74025
End -29.95759, 30.97754
Destination services

Available in Merewent

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Merewent
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Merewent
1
  • PEP
    201 Tara Road, Bluff, 4036, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Merewent
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Merewent
6
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Questions 9
How far is Bethlehem from Merewent? +
Bethlehem is about 393.3 km from Merewent by road.
How long does it take from Bethlehem to Merewent? +
The drive usually takes about 251 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethlehem to Merewent in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bethlehem to Merewent? +
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 Merewent? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R658.38 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R661.50 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R733.42 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R739.37 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethlehem to Merewent? +
Yes. There are 14 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. 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
Merewent
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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