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Distance from Bethlehem to Ruby Gailey N3

N Bethlehem → Ruby Gailey N3
Road distance
183.2 km
R616
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
147.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 15 min
Start point
Roux Street
End point
Ruby Gailey
Return: 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
135 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R349.76
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R351.21
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R425.99
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R428.63
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R461.49
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R463.41
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R562.07
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R565.55
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R607.23
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R609.74
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R739.57
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R744.15
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
104° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
284° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2308, 28.3089
End coords Destination point
-28.5403, 29.7757
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Bethlehem to Ruby Gailey N3 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 183.2 km in roughly 2 hrs 15 min.
Travel modes
Bethlehem → Ruby Gailey N3
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Car
183.2 km
2 hrs 15 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
183.2 km
~2 hrs 49 min
65 km/h avg
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183.2 km 2 hrs 15 min
Start Bethlehem
Finish Ruby Gailey N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Roux Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Muller Street
    1.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  4. Merge slight right
    67.8 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  6. Turn left
    12.3 km
  7. Turn left
    2.5 km
  8. Turn right
    4.9 km
  9. Turn left
    0.1 km
  10. Turn right onto Egerton Road
    0.6 km
  11. Turn left onto Cochrane Road
    0.8 km
  12. Turn right onto Ruby Gailey
    0.8 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R260.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 4 toll points from our database.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Ruby Gailey N3 → Bethlehem Bethlehem to Johannesburg Bethlehem to Pretoria Bethlehem to Cape Town Bethlehem to Durban Johannesburg to Ruby Gailey N3 Pretoria to Ruby Gailey N3 Cape Town to Ruby Gailey N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
91.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 7 min • 1 hr 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
13.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
30.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
9.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ruby Gailey N3
06:34 – 17:19
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 46 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R765.67
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.66
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R36.64
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R805.97
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethlehem Start: Roux Street -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint
91.5 km
Total: 183.2 km
Midpoint 91.5 km
183.2 km 2 hrs 15 min
Destination Ruby Gailey N3 End: Ruby Gailey -28.54029, 29.77565

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 183.2 km
Return-cycle span 366.4 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 15 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 7.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 91.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint -28.28725, 29.13340
End -28.54029, 29.77565
Destination services

Available in Ruby Gailey N3

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Ruby Gailey N3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Ruby Gailey N3
1
  • PEP
    Keate Street, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Ruby Gailey N3
1
  • ABSA
    Murchison Street
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Ruby Gailey N3
3
  • Shell
    52 Newcastle Road, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell Select
    3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    87 Murchinson Street, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Ruby Gailey N3
4
  • Pick n Pay
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Boxer
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Quickshop
    11 Murchison Street, Ladysmith
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Questions 9
How far is Bethlehem from Ruby Gailey N3? +
Bethlehem is about 183.2 km from Ruby Gailey N3 by road.
How long does it take from Bethlehem to Ruby Gailey N3? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethlehem to Ruby Gailey N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bethlehem to Ruby Gailey N3? +
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 Ruby Gailey N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R349.76 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R351.21 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R425.99 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R428.63 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethlehem to Ruby Gailey N3? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

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Route Locations

Start area
Bethlehem
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Ruby Gailey N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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