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Distance from Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1 to Bethlehem

N Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1 → Bethlehem
Road distance
254.5 km
N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
232.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
6
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 50 min
Start point
Western Bypass
End point
Roux Street
Return: 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
170 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R485.92
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R487.94
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R591.83
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R595.50
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R641.15
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R643.81
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R780.89
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R785.72
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R843.62
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R847.12
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,027.49
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,033.85
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
64° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
244° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.1688, 26.1832
End coords Destination point
-28.2308, 28.3089
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1 to Bethlehem is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 254.5 km in roughly 2 hrs 50 min.
Travel modes
Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1 → Bethlehem
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Car
254.5 km
2 hrs 50 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
254.5 km
~3 hrs 54 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
254 km
↑ 20 min faster
Flight time
30 min
With airport
~2 hrs 30 min
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254.5 km 2 hrs 50 min
Start Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1
Finish Bethlehem
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Western Bypass
    116.9 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  3. Turn right
    66.5 km
  4. Continue straight
    70.4 km
  5. Turn left onto Roux Street
    0.2 km
  6. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Bethlehem → Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1 Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1 to Johannesburg Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1 to Pretoria Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1 to Cape Town Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Bethlehem Pretoria to Bethlehem Cape Town to Bethlehem
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Halfway point
127.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 25 min • 1 hr 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
42.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bethlehem
06:42 – 17:23
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 13 min
SunriseDawn break
06:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,063.75
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.09
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R50.90
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,119.74
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (1)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1 Start: Western Bypass -29.16880, 26.18321
Midpoint
127.2 km
Total: 254.5 km
Midpoint 127.2 km
254.5 km 2 hrs 50 min
Destination Bethlehem End: Roux Street -28.23083, 28.30889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 254.5 km
Return-cycle span 509.0 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 50 min
Maneuver count 6
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 127.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.16880, 26.18321
Midpoint -28.49789, 27.09269
End -28.23083, 28.30889
Places

Places in Bethlehem

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

24 places
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Clothing store

JetMart

👔 Clothing store 17 Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Clothing store

Edgars

👔 Clothing store Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Clothing store

Ackermans

👔 Clothing store Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Clothing store

American Swiss

👔 Clothing store 21 Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Bethlehem, 9701, Free State
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Clothing store

Trendy Shoes

👔 Clothing store Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Clothing store

Markham

👔 Clothing store Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Clothing store

Ideals

👔 Clothing store Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Clothing store

Exact

👔 Clothing store Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Fuel station

Total Sports

⛽ Fuel station Roux Street, Bethlehem, 9700
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store 9 Muller Street, Bethlehem
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Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Bethlehem, 9700, Free State
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Convenience store

Sasol Bethlehem

⛽ Convenience store 8 Eufees Street, Bethlehem, 9701
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Bethlehem
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Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Baartman Street, Bethlehem, 9700, Free State
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Bethlehem
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Bethlehem
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Supermarket

Checkers

📍 Supermarket Bethlehem, 9701, Free State
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Department store

Game Bethlehem

🏬 Department store 3371 Preekstoel, Bethlehem, 9700
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Department store

Woolworth Dihlabeng

🏬 Department store 3371 Preekstoel
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Department store

Edgars Dihlabeng

🏬 Department store 3371 Preekstoel, Bethlehem, 9700
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Department store

Jet Dihlabeng

🏬 Department store 3371 Preekstoel, Bethlehem, 9700
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School

Bodikela Intermediate School

🏫 School 2306 Mokgele Street, Vuka Bethlehem
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School

Matswathaka Primary School

🏫 School 2812 Shupinyaneng Street, Thorisong Bethlehem
Destination brief

Travelling to Bethlehem

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Eastern Free State commercial town
Standout Working town with mountain-country access
Best for Who this destination suits
Regional base Working stopover Eastern Free State stay Mountain-country access
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Business addresses, shopping corridors and out-of-town lodges can produce different final drives, so specific routing is more useful than a town-only destination.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Bethlehem as an Eastern Free State base for practical overnights, regional business and onward drives toward Clarens and the Maluti side.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Regional tourism information describes Bethlehem as the commercial centre of the region
It supports shopping, local products and overnight services
The town works well as a practical staging point in the eastern Free State
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1 from Bethlehem? +
Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1 is about 254.5 km from Bethlehem by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1 to Bethlehem? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1 to Bethlehem in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1 to Bethlehem? +
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 Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1 to Bethlehem? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R485.92 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R487.94 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R591.83 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R595.50 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1 to Bethlehem? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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

Western Bypass
From Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1 To Bethlehem
: Senekal
From Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1 To Bethlehem
Theunissen
From Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1 To Bethlehem

Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N1, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bethlehem
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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