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Distance from Bethlehem to Theunissen

N Bethlehem → Theunissen
Road distance
168.9 km
Bethlehem to Theunissen is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 168.9 km in roughly 2 hrs 12 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
157.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 12 min
Start point
Roux Street
End point
President Steyn Street
Return: 4 hrs 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
132 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R339.93
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R341.27
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R339.57
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R355.87
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R448.52
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R450.29
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R448.04
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R469.54
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R590.16
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R592.48
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R589.53
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R617.82
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
263° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
83° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2308, 28.3089
End coords Destination point
-28.4006, 26.7106
Taxi Transport options
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 7 °C Bethlehem Clear Sky View Forecast → 10 °C Theunissen Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Bethlehem → Theunissen
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Car
168.9 km
2 hrs 12 min
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Two-wheeler
168.9 km
~2 hrs 35 min
65 km/h avg
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168.9 km 133 min
Start Bethlehem
Finish Theunissen
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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
    136.7 km
  5. Continue straight
    30.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.3 km
  7. Turn left onto Piet Retief Street
    0.6 km
  8. Turn right
    0.4 km
  9. Turn left onto President Steyn Street
    0.0 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
84.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 6 min • 1 hr 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
12.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
28.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
9.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
93.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Theunissen
07:00 – 17:23
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:12
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 22 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
22 min
SunriseDawn break
07:00
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R706.08
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.38
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R33.78
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R743.24
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
84.4 km
Total: 168.9 km
Midpoint 84.4 km
168.9 km 133 min
Destination Theunissen End: President Steyn Street -28.40056, 26.71056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 168.9 km
Return-cycle span 337.8 km
Traversal time 133 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 5.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 84.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint -28.38526, 27.50713
End -28.40056, 26.71056
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Questions 8
How far is Bethlehem from Theunissen? +
Bethlehem is about 168.9 km from Theunissen by road.
How long does it take from Bethlehem to Theunissen? +
The drive usually takes about 133 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethlehem to Theunissen in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bethlehem to Theunissen? +
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 Theunissen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R339.93 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R341.27 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R339.57 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R355.87 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethlehem to Theunissen? +
No tollgates are 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 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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