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Distance from Bethlehem to Middelburg

Bethlehem to Middelburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 374.0 km in roughly 5 hrs 3 min.

N Bethlehem → Middelburg
Road distance
374.0 km
232.4 mi • 201.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
296.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 3 min
Return: 10 hrs 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 3 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R626.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R628.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R697.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R703.00
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R825.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R829.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R920.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R927.57
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,086.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,091.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,210.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,220.49
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 3 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 18 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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374.0 km 5 hrs 3 min
Start Bethlehem
Finish Middelburg
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Roux Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Muller Street
    0.9 km
  3. Turn left onto Hospital Road
    116.9 km
  4. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  5. Continue straight
    28.6 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N3: Heidelberg
    0.8 km
  7. Merge slight right
    46.9 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    19.5 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R42: Nigel
    0.5 km
  10. Turn sharp right onto Jacobs Street
    30.8 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn left onto Ermelo Road
    0.1 km
  12. Continue straight onto 4th Avenue
    0.2 km
  13. Go straight onto 2nd Avenue
    0.6 km
  14. Turn right onto 2nd Street
    0.4 km
  15. Turn right onto Welgedacht Road
    6.0 km
  16. Continue straight onto Pansy Road
    5.9 km
  17. Take the ramp right towards N12: eMalahleni
    0.5 km
  18. Merge slight right
    85.1 km
  19. Merge slight left
    21.3 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R35: Bethal
    0.7 km
  21. Turn left onto Fontein Road
    2.7 km
  22. Continue straight onto Samora Machel Street
    4.2 km
  23. Turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    0.9 km
  24. Turn right
    0.0 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R812.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
187.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 31 min • 2 hrs 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bethlehem → Middelburg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bethlehem
Destination area Arrival
Middelburg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bethlehem → Middelburg
Bethlehem Origin postcode
Not available
Middelburg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
80.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
97.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
1.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Middelburg → Bethlehem
Bethlehem ↔ Middelburg
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Bethlehem to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethlehem -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint
187.3 km
Total: 374.0 km
Midpoint 187.3 km
374.0 km 5 hrs 3 min
Destination Middelburg -25.76780, 29.45552

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 374.0 km
Return-cycle span 747.9 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 6.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 187.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint -26.72961, 28.41716
End -25.76780, 29.45552
Destination services

Available in Middelburg

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Middelburg
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Middelburg
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Middelburg
6
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Questions 9
How far is Bethlehem from Middelburg? +
Bethlehem is about 374.0 km from Middelburg by road.
How long does it take from Bethlehem to Middelburg? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethlehem to Middelburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bethlehem to Middelburg? +
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 Middelburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R626.00 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R628.96 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R697.35 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R703.00 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethlehem to Middelburg? +
Yes. There are 10 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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Towns along the route

: Heidelberg
From Bethlehem To Middelburg
Johannesburg
From Bethlehem To Middelburg
: Nigel
From Bethlehem To Middelburg
: eMalahleni
From Bethlehem To Middelburg
: Bethal
From Bethlehem To Middelburg

Route Locations

Start area
Bethlehem
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Middelburg
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 80.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 97.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 1.5 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 219.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 135.4 km

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