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Distance from Bethlehem to Protea Heights

Bethlehem to Protea Heights is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,225.0 km in roughly 13 hrs 29 min.

N Bethlehem → Protea Heights
Road distance
1,225.0 km
761.2 mi • 661.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,109.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 29 min
Return: 26 hrs 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
13 hrs 29 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,050.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,060.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,284.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,302.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,705.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,718.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,014.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,038.44
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,560.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,576.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,965.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,997.94
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
13 hrs 29 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
13 hrs 44 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,225.0 km 13 hrs 29 min
Start Bethlehem
Finish Protea Heights
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Destination
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Navigation sign

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
    646.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  9. Continue straight
    48.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M100
    0.4 km
  11. Turn right onto Brackenfell Boulevard
    2.6 km
  12. Turn left onto Protea Road towards Protea Heights
    0.8 km
  13. Turn right onto Jacaranda Street
    0.4 km
  14. Turn left onto Tulip Street
    0.1 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R242.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
612.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 44 min • 6 hrs 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bethlehem → Protea Heights
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bethlehem
Destination area Arrival
Protea Heights, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bethlehem → Protea Heights
Bethlehem Origin postcode
Not available
Protea Heights 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 Overlapping province
852.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
931.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
948.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Protea Heights → Bethlehem
Bethlehem ↔ Protea Heights
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethlehem -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint
612.3 km
Total: 1,225.0 km
Midpoint 612.3 km
1,225.0 km 13 hrs 29 min
Destination Protea Heights -33.88905, 18.70004

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,225.0 km
Return-cycle span 2,449.9 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 29 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 1.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 612.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint -31.43836, 23.89342
End -33.88905, 18.70004
Destination services

Available in Protea Heights

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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 Protea Heights
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Protea Heights
3
  • Woolworths
    Cobia Street, 7580
  • PEP
    Cape Town, 7570, Western Cape
  • PEP
    125-135 Ascot Street, Cape Town, 7570, Western Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Protea Heights
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Protea Heights
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Protea Heights
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Protea Heights
3
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Questions 9
How far is Bethlehem from Protea Heights? +
Bethlehem is about 1,225.0 km from Protea Heights by road.
How long does it take from Bethlehem to Protea Heights? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethlehem to Protea Heights 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 Protea Heights? +
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 Protea Heights? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,050.57 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,060.27 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,284.29 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,302.81 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethlehem to Protea Heights? +
Yes. There are 5 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

: Bloemfontein
From Bethlehem To Protea Heights
: Cape Town
From Bethlehem To Protea Heights
Brackenfell Boulevard
From Bethlehem To Protea Heights

Route Locations

Start area
Bethlehem
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Protea Heights, Western 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 Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 852.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 931.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 948.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 986.4 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 1,082.1 km

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