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Distance from Bethlehem to Polokwane Bypass

Bethlehem to Polokwane Bypass is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 583.3 km in roughly 6 hrs 57 min.

N Bethlehem → Polokwane Bypass
Road distance
583.3 km
362.4 mi • 314.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
500.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 57 min
Return: 13 hrs 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 57 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R976.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R981.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,087.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,096.53
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,288.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,294.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,435.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,446.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,695.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,703.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,888.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,903.70
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 57 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 12 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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583.3 km 6 hrs 57 min
Start Bethlehem
Finish Polokwane Bypass
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    81.1 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  11. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  14. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork
    122.4 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 52
Known total R1,685.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 52 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 13 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
292.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 28 min • 3 hrs 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bethlehem → Polokwane Bypass
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bethlehem
Destination area Arrival
Polokwane Bypass, Limpopo
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bethlehem → Polokwane Bypass
Bethlehem Origin postcode
Not available
Polokwane Bypass 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 Overlapping province
290.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
306.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
210.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Polokwane Bypass → Bethlehem
Bethlehem ↔ Polokwane Bypass
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethlehem -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint
292.3 km
Total: 583.3 km
Midpoint 292.3 km
583.3 km 6 hrs 57 min
Destination Polokwane Bypass -23.85816, 29.50588

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 583.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,166.6 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 57 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 292.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint -25.92347, 28.14832
End -23.85816, 29.50588
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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Polokwane Bypass
1
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass
4
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Questions 9
How far is Bethlehem from Polokwane Bypass? +
Bethlehem is about 583.3 km from Polokwane Bypass by road.
How long does it take from Bethlehem to Polokwane Bypass? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethlehem to Polokwane Bypass 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 Polokwane Bypass? +
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 Polokwane Bypass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R976.42 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R981.04 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,087.71 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,096.53 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethlehem to Polokwane Bypass? +
Yes. There are 52 tollgates 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

: Heidelberg
From Bethlehem To Polokwane Bypass
Johannesburg
From Bethlehem To Polokwane Bypass
: Pretoria
From Bethlehem To Polokwane Bypass
Polokwane
From Bethlehem To Polokwane Bypass
Krugersdorp
From Bethlehem To Polokwane Bypass

Route Locations

Start area
Bethlehem
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Polokwane Bypass, Limpopo
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 Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 290.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 306.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 210.8 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 428.8 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 421.8 km

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