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Distance from Bloemfontein to Bethlehem N1

Bloemfontein to Bethlehem N1 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 246.5 km in roughly 2 hrs 51 min.

N Bloemfontein → Bethlehem N1
Road distance
246.5 km
N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
226.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 51 min
End point
Roux Street
Return: 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
171 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R470.65
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R472.60
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R573.22
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R576.77
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R620.99
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R623.57
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R756.34
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R761.02
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R817.10
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R820.49
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R995.18
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,001.34
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
65° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
245° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-28.2308, 28.3089
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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246.5 km 2 hrs 51 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Bethlehem N1
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.5 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto West Burger Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto Zastron Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto East Burger Street
    0.2 km
  6. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    3.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  9. Take the ramp straight
    1.5 km
  10. Merge slight right
    94.6 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  12. Turn right
    66.5 km
  13. Continue straight
    70.4 km
  14. Turn left onto Roux Street
    0.2 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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 N1 → Bloemfontein Bloemfontein to Johannesburg Bloemfontein to Pretoria Bloemfontein to Cape Town Bloemfontein to Durban Johannesburg to Bethlehem N1 Pretoria to Bethlehem N1 Cape Town to Bethlehem N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
123.2 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
17.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
41.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
92%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bethlehem N1
06:37 – 17:28
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 50 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 51 min
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,030.31
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.93
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R49.30
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,084.53
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
123.2 km
Total: 246.5 km
Midpoint 123.2 km
246.5 km 2 hrs 51 min
Destination Bethlehem N1 End: Roux Street -28.23083, 28.30889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 246.5 km
Return-cycle span 493.0 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 6.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 123.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -28.48679, 27.13160
End -28.23083, 28.30889
Destination services

Available in Bethlehem N1

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Bethlehem N1
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Bethlehem N1
6
  • JetMart
    17 Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
  • Edgars
    Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
  • Ackermans
    Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
  • Trendy Shoes
    Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
  • Markham
    Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
  • Ideals
    Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Bethlehem N1
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bethlehem N1
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Bethlehem N1
4
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Bethlehem N1? +
Bloemfontein is about 246.5 km from Bethlehem N1 by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Bethlehem N1? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Bethlehem N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein to Bethlehem N1? +
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 to Bethlehem N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R470.65 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R472.60 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R573.22 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R576.77 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Bethlehem N1? +
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

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Route Locations

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

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